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What are the main reasons for crime according to religious views?
Crime can be caused by a range of reasons, including upbringing, poverty, and lack of role models.
How do religious views influence the treatment of criminals?
The way a criminal should be treated depends a lot on what caused them to commit crime.
What influence does upbringing have on criminal behavior?
The values a person is brought up with have a huge influence, and a lack of good role models can lead to criminal behavior.
What do all religions believe about the influence of parenting and education?
All religions believe that parenting and education have a crucial influence on how a young person will go on to live their lives.
What does Proverbs 22:6 suggest about upbringing?
Start the children off in the way they should go, and when they’re older they will not turn from it.
What does the Qur’an 25:74 emphasize about parental roles?
O Lord, make us an example for the righteous.
How does poverty contribute to crime?
People living in poverty may resort to crime out of need, such as theft, when they cannot afford necessities.
What is the role of Zakah in Islam?
Zakah is in place to alleviate poverty; Allah wants everybody to be looked after.
What is Sadagah in Islam?
Sadagah is additional voluntary giving to charity.
How do churches contribute to poverty alleviation in Christianity?
Churches do charity work on a local basis, such as food banks.
What does Pope Francis say about poverty and genuine faith?
Focusing on poverty and sacrificing for the poor are at the heart of the gospel.
Fill in the blank: If Christians don’t dig deep and generously open up their wallets, they do not have _______.
genuine faith.
What is a mental illness that can compel a person to steal items?
Kleptomania
Kleptomania is a condition that causes a compulsion to steal, regardless of the value of the items.
What do all religious people believe regarding individuals suffering from mental illness?
They must be helped to get treatment
In serious cases, offenders may be kept in secure units to protect the public.
What does Christianity teach about kindness to others?
“Love your neighbour” (Jesus, Mark 12:31)
This reflects the importance of kindness in Christian teachings.
What is a common reason for addiction-related crime?
Need for money to buy drugs
Addicts may resort to stealing if they cannot afford their drugs.
What do all religions generally encourage for individuals with addictions?
Support for reform through treatment and rehab
Religious views emphasize helping individuals overcome addiction.
What is greed defined as?
Selfish desire for something
Greed can lead individuals to break the law for possessions and wealth.
What do religious teachings say about greed?
It goes against moral teachings
People who break the law out of greed should be punished to reform them.
What does Islam say about envy?
It is one of the Seven Deadly Sins
Envy is discouraged in both Islam and Christianity.
What is hate defined as in the context of crime?
A negative feeling leading to prejudice or violence
Hate crimes are often driven by strong negative emotions.
What do religions generally believe about laws that are unjust?
Laws should be followed unless they clash with religious beliefs
This raises questions about civil disobedience.
Who was Rosa Parks?
A civil rights activist who broke unjust laws
She protested against racial discrimination by sitting in a whites-only section of a bus.
What does Shariah law represent in some Muslim countries?
God’s law
This belief can lead to limited protests against the law.
