Sin And Forgiveness Flashcards
Absolutionism
The belief that certain actions are always right or wrong
Relativism
Certain actions are right or wrong depending on the situation of circumstances
Eucharist
Meaning thanksgiving the sacrament in which Catholics remember the last supper
Punishment
The consequent or penalty for someone who committed a crime
Evangelisation
Literally means spreading the good news the sharing of the gospel with others
Salvation
Through Jesus death and resurrection humanity has achieved the possiblity of eternal life through god
Forgiveness
The act of pardoning someone for the offences they’ve caused
Sin
An act against forgiveness
Retribution
Making a criminal pay for the crime they committed eg death penalty
Deterrence
A punishment that is so severe it pits people off committing the crime eg prison sentence
Rehab
Helping criminals reform so they don’t commit a crime again
Example of criminals
Ian Huntley
Ronnie Biggs
Positives of retribution
Society would benefit as for instance of the death penalty was used it would cost less to keep criminals cost society to imprison people
In the Old Testament - an eye for an eye
Criminals deserve to be punished
Disadvantages of retribution
Perhaps an accidental act and appears to be unjust
Cycle of punishment and violence
Jesus taught mercy
Benefits of deterrence
Reduce the crime rate in the country
Sends out a clear message that is right or wrong
A good way of protecting society
Disadvantage of deterrence
The punishment might not fit the crime would be unfair
Some punishments such as the death penalty are too severe
Benefits of rehab
It can lead to criminals changing their lives
Fewer crimes may be committed in the future
Christian’s support this as it offers a second chance
Disadvantages of rehab
Might be seen as a soft touch
The criminal might not be made to pay for their actions
What did magisterium say about capital punishment prior 2018
The traditional teaching of the church does not exclude the death penalty - the Catholic Church had allowed but not encouraged
What has pope Francis said on capital punishment
Say yes to life and no to death
Reasons for capital punishment
Jesus never said the death penalty was wrongs
The magisterium teaches that the death penalty is acceptable if guilt is fully determined
If someone kills then someone should be killed - an eye for an eye
Reasons against capital punishment
Pope Francis is against the death penalty - yes to life no to death
At Augustine taught that we should use other forms of punishment
Salvation
Through Jesus death and resurrection humanity has achieved the possibility of eternal life with god
Story of salvation
Humans sin- break their relationship with god
Magisterium teaches that the relationship can be repaired through Jesus
God becomes human in Jesus which is the incarnation
God shows love for humanity through Jesus teachings and actions
Jesus resurrection shows god can overcome death
Jesus ascends to heaven showing relationship is repaired
Sacrament helps people live good lives eg baptism and Eucharist