key questions Flashcards
how are the sacraments a path to salvation?
they are ‘an visible sign of God’s invisible Grace’. they are rite through which we can receive the unconditional love of God and be on the path to salvation. they are a visible sign (action) through which God bestows upon us undeserved grace. For example , at baptism the symbol of water washes away original sin. The laying of the hands at confirmation is a sign of us receiving the gifts of the Holy Spirit
what is the Catholic view on the aims of punishment?
retribution: aim to make the criminal pay for what they have done wrong. “an eye for an eye” - life forever with a life but Jesus taught about not taking revenge “Turn the other cheek”
Rehabilitation: aim to reform the criminal. Jesus taught about forgiveness - punishments should allow a person to change/reform
e.g the Adulterous woman ‘go and sin no more’
why are some people in favour of capital punishment?
- fair and reasonable response to some crimes
- only way to keep people safe
- deterrence (people scared)
- ‘eye for an eye’ Leviticus
- ‘Whoever sheds man’s blood shall his blood be shed’ Genesis
- retribution
- PJP II - if it is the only way to protect society and restore justice and order
why are some people against the use of capital punishment?
- St Augustine: it denies reform + better to set a criminal free than be responsible for his death
- innocent people can be executed
- it is inhumane
- Pope Francis said it goes against the dignity of the human being
