Reasons For Crime Flashcards
Reasons for crime
Poverty , upbringing , mental illness , hatred , addiction , greed and opposition to an unjust law
Poverty
Can’t afford the necessities of life
Stealing for essentials they cannot buy
Muslim views on poverty
Zakat in is place to support
Muslims hope that the community support will prevent from turning to crime
Christian views on poverty
Christians condemn stealing
Should help one another
Pope Francis quote
Upbringing
Crime is a way of life
Parents encouraging them
Christian views on upbringing
Let everyone Be subject To the governing authorities For there is no authority That which God has established
Muslim views on Upbringing
Muslims place emphasis on a strong family and they should make their children follow the law
Mental illness
Anger management may lead to violence
Sentencing can give them the help they need
Christian and Muslim views on mental illness
Should get help for their illness but also get the punishment they deserve
Addiction
Need to get what they need
Lose control of their thoughts
Christian views on addiction
Alcohol is not forbidden
Drunkenness is a sin
Doesnt encourage excessive drinking
Muslim views on addiction
Alcohol and drugs are forbidden
These are the temptations that lead people to do wrong
Greed
Wealth and possessions can be seen as a sign of status
Lead to crimes - theft and fraud
Christian views on greed
10 commandments ‘ do not be covet ‘
Envy is seen as one of the 7 deadly sins
Muslim views on greed
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