Religion Peace And Justice (crime And Punishment) Flashcards
What do you most Christians believe about the death-penalty and get a quote to support. Also give a quote why this might not work
It can never be right to take a life as punishment -“you shalt not murder”
-this might not work because “eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth”
How many people were executed in how many countries around the world in 2013? (Amnesty international stats)
778 people were executed in 22 countries around the world in 2013
What percentage of British people want to bring back capital punishment? (Amnesty international stats)
45%
What does Amnesty international not publish numbers of?
It does not publish numbers of executions in china which continues to execute more people than the rest of the world combined
Give 2 reasons for and against capital punishment
For: - serial killers should be killed
- shouldn’t get away with terrorism
Against: -having capital punishment doesn’t decrease the murder rate in countries
- 18750 people on death row
What is the only European country that that carries out capital punishment?
Belarus
What are the highest executioner countries?
China, Iran, USA
What do most christians believe about criminals?
That they should be forgiven for their wrong doings and be restored to society after they have been punished
Why do Christian’s think that criminals should not be mistreated in prison?
Because Jesus taught that everyone should be treated humanely
What do Christian’s do to prisoners?
They work with them to help them lead better lives when they leave prison. They also visit them in prison
What are Norways prisons like?
Soft prison approach with the lowest reoffending rate
What to Jews and muslims believe about forgiveness?
That they should forgive other people
What is deterrence?
To put a person or people off from committing a certain crime
What is protection?
To protect society and innocent people
What is retribution?
For the victims and society to see that the person is punished fairly
What is re-formation?
To give criminals a chance to change their ways and live a better life
Give four types of punishment
1) prison
2) fine
3) death-penalty
4) Community service
What do Christians believe about the treatment criminals?
- Jesus taught about unconditional love and selfless love agape and forgiveness so Christians believe in giving people a second chance and the opportunity to change
Give three quotes to suggest that Christians are forgiving and loving towards criminals
1) “Love my neighbour as you love yourself”
2) “forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us”
3) “you have heard it said an eye for an eye a tooth for a tooth but I say turn the other cheek”
Who was Elizabeth Fry?
Quaker in the 18th century, who campaigned for prisoners rights
God wants people to reward and punish justly and criminals should be punished fairly for their crimes. Gift to quotes to support this statement
1) “anyone who does wrong will be repaid for his wrong and there is no favouritism”
2) “you reward everyone according to his conduct and as his deeds deserve”
What do Christians believe about the death-penalty and punishment and give an example from Jesus
They believe although criminals must be punished justly it can never be right to take a life as punishment for example Jesus met a crowd of people who want to stone women to death for adultery he said: “if anyone is without sin, let him be the 1st to throw the first stone”
