Good And Evil Flashcards
What is morality
Right and wrong
What the different types of morality
Absolute morality
Relative morality
Conscience
Virtue
Sin
What is absolute morality and two strengths and weaknesses
When a person follows a set standard
Strengths: straight forward
Clear
Weaknesses: doesn’t consider circumstances
What is relative morality and two strengths and weaknesses
When morals are adapted
Strengths: people don’t feel pressure
Considers circumstances
Weaknesses: not clear
Don’t know what’s right and wrong
What is conscience
The inner voice which keeps a person on the the right track
What is virtues
Good qualities or characteristics
What is sin
Deliberate immoral actions
Outline the different causes of crimes
Poor education
Media
Peer pressure
Unemployment
Poor mental health
Drugs and alcohol
Poverty
Poor parenting
How do religious believers respond to criminal behaviour
Follow the teaches of Jesus
People should deter sin and crime by setting a good example.
They offer forgiveness
What are the 6 aims of punishment
Retribution
Reform
Vindication
Deterrence
Reparation
Protection
What does retribution mean
A sense of justice
What does Reparation mean
Criminals should pay for what they have done
What does vindication mean
The law must be upheld and protected
What is Christian views on punishment
Forgiveness
People should be treated humanly
Recognise the causes of crime
Reformation
What are Jewish views on punishment
Criminals must take responsibility
Deter and protect
Justice
Not excessive or disproportionate
Time for reflection
Forgiving
