Theme E - Crime and Punishment Flashcards
crime
an illegal act for which a person can be punished by the gov
sin
an at which breaks God’s law
law
rules for society
types of crimes
-against the person
property
-state
reasons for crime
-upbringing
-mental illness
-opposition for exisitng crimes
- greed/hate
- poverty
-addiction
moral absolutism
always wrong
-for all
capital punishment
- death penalty
corporal punishment
inflicting pain
Christian teachings - murder
You shall not murder (10 Commandments, Exodus)
Man was made in the image of God (Sanctity of life, Genesis)
All the days ordained for me were written in your book (Only God can take life, Psalms)
christian teachings - murder explained
-don’t disrespect god’s creation
-don’t intefere with God’s plan
Muslim teachings - murder
Do not take life which God has made sacred, except by right (Qur’an 17:33)
Muslim teachings - murder explained
-all life sacred
- taking what is not urs
-disrespecting Allah’s creation/will
theft christian teachings
You shall not steal (10 commandments, Exodus)
Treat others as you would like to be treated (The Golden Rule, Mark)
theft muslim teachings
Cut off the hands of thieves, whether they are man or woman. (Qur’an 5:38)
theft christian teachings
-be selfless
-stealing = greed god forbids this
hate crime christian teaching
Love thy neighbour (Jesus, Matthew)
Treat others as you would like to be treated (The Golden Rule, Mark)