Punishment

Question 1

Crime in Britain

Answer 1

Prisons in Britiain are at a breaking point. It is believed that over 30,000 crimes are committed daily.

Question 2

Causes of Crime

Answer 2

• Media
• Poor education
• Poor parenting
• Poverty
• Mental health problems
• Drug/ alcohol addictions
• Unemployment
• Peer pressure

Question 3

What does Christianity teach about Punishment?

Answer 3

• If people commit sins or crimes they should expect justice to follow
• Jesus taught forgiveness, people should aim to forgive
• To gain justice punishment should be given as well as forgiveness
• God will be responsible for the final judgement
• Jesus taught compassion not revenge
• Everyone has freewill
• Do not support the idea of retribution

Question 4

What does Islam teach about punishment?

Answer 4

• A follower of Islam should make the choice between good and evil deeds
• Punishment is important, so if forgiveness
• Allah will be the final judge on judgement day
• Allah sets the rules, humans have a duty to follow them, if not punishment should follow
• Some country laws practise Shari’ah Law
• Allah’s 99 names (compassionate, merciful, generous)
• Punishment has nothing to do with removing sin)
• Shari’ah law practices punishment - cutting a hand off for theft

Question 5

CHRISTIANITY - SOURCE OF WISDOM FOR PUNISHMENT

Answer 5

“turn to them on the other cheek also.” - MATTHEW 5:39-40

Question 6

CHRISTIANITY - SOURCE OF WISDOM FOR PUNISHMENT

Answer 6

“But let justice roll on like a river.” - AMOS 5:24

Question 7

CHRISTIANITY - SOURCE OF WISDOM FOR PUNISHMENT AND RETRIBUTION

Answer 7

“an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.” - EXODUS 24:17-21

Question 8

ISLAM - SOURCE OF WISDOM FOR PUNISHMENT AND JUSTICE

Answer 8

“indeed Allah orders justice and good conduct.” - QUR’AN 16:90

Question 9

ISLAM - SOURCE OF WISDOM - 3/99 ALLAH’S NAMES

Answer 9

“Ar-Rahman” - The Merciful
“Ar-Rahmin” - The Compassionate
“Al-Karim” - The Generous