midterm 2024 Flashcards
what is the key term to describe giving a criminal an opportunity to change?
reform
define crime
an act that breaks the law and is then punishable
why would some people think it’s acceptable to break laws?
opposition to unjust laws
murder: is it against the law, sin or both
both
when was capital punishment abolished in the uk
1965
‘i was in prison and you came to visit me’ is from which parable in the bible?
the sheep and goats
Where does most British Law come from?
from the codes of law within the Bible
What does retribution mean?
Society is getting its own back on behalf of the victim
What are the three aims of punishment
Retribution, deterrence, reformation
Christians believe that the inhumane treatment of criminals is wrong
True
Those without sin, cast the first stone” (John 8) suggests
Nobody is perfect, so we shouldn’t condemn, judge or punish others.
What did Jesus teach about revenge?
Jesus taught that we should forgive each other and not seek revenge.
What does the term deterrence mean?
The action of discouraging an action or event through instilling doubt or fear of the consequences
Reformation is the aim of punishment that most Christians prefer
true
Rehabilitate
To restore a person back to being a law abiding citizen
