Theme E- More crime and punishment quotes. Flashcards
What is Isaiah 1:17?
Hint: correct opression.
‘learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression’
What is the quote in Matthew 25 that opposes the harsh treatment of criminals.
‘I was in prison and you came to visit me’
What is Romans 3:23?
‘All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God’- St Paul said this.
What is Colossians 3:25?
Hint: another quote that supports retribution, another who does wronga will be repaid…
‘anyone who does wrong will be repaid for their wrongs’
What is Galatians 6:1?
Hint: if someone is caught in a trespass.
‘If someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness’
What is Galatians 6:2?
Hint: carry…
‘carry one another’s burdens’
What does Psalm 89 teach Christians?
Hint: …foundation of your throne
‘righteous and justice are the foundation of your throne’- [offenders should be treated justly].
What did Pope Francis say about the death penalty?
Hint: destroys the most important.
Pope Francis said ‘the death penalty is morally inadmissible, for it destroys the most important gift we have received: life’
Give a quote in the Dhammapada that opposes hatred.
Hint: hatred is never appeased…
‘Hatred is never appeased by hatred in this world’,
What is Luke 23:34?
Hint: crucifixion
‘Father forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing’.
What does Proverbs 31:9 teach Christians?
‘Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy’
What does Matthew 26:52 teach Christians?
Hint: sword.
‘all who draw the sword will die by the sword’
What is Deuteronomy 25:2?
‘If the guilty person deserves to be beaten, the judge shall make them lie down and be flogged in his presence, with the number of lashes the crime deserves’.
RECAP: What is Leviticus 19:15?
Hint: do not pervert justice.
‘Do not pervert justice… but judge your neighbour fairly’
