Theme E Quotes Flashcards
Retribution
“Eye for eye, tooth for tooth” - Exodus 21
Deterrence
“If any of you sin by breaking any of the lords commands, you will pay a penalty” - Leviticus 5:17
Reformation
“Those who have been disciplined by punishment will later reap the peaceful reward of a righteous life” - Hebrews 12:11
Sanctity of life
“You are God’s temple - God’s spirit lives in you” - 1 Corinthians 3:16
Against death penalty
“I do not enjoy seeing sinners die. I would rather see them stop sinning and live” - Ezekiel 33:11
Old Testament in favour of death penalty
“Eye for eye, tooth for tooth” - Exodus 21:24
In favour of death penalty
“Human beings were made life God, so whoever murders one of them will be killed by someone else” - Genesis 9:6
Visit prisoners
“I was sick and you took care of me, in prison and you visited me” - matthew 25: 34-36
Have compassion for those in prison
“Remember those who are in prison, as though you were in prison with them. Remember those who are suffering, as though you were suffering as they are” - hebrews 13:3
God still cares and forgives prisoners
“The lord listens to those in need and does not forget his people in prison” - psalm 69:33
Pope Francis opinion about prison
“We see only the crime and not the human being who has lost their way”
Quaker opinion on prison
“Focus on reforms that make positive changes more likely”
“Restorative Justin approaches are a central focus” - Quaker statement 2010
Corporal punishment
“He who spares the rod hates their children, but one who loves their children is careful to discipline them” - proverbs 13:24
Community service
“Love thy neighbour”
Forgiveness
“Forgive them father for they know not what they do” -Jesus
“Forgive those who trespass against us” - Jesus
“Forgive not 7 times but 77 times” - Jesus
For crime
“Do not think that i have come to bring peace to the world. No i did not come to bring peace but a sword” Matthew 10:34
Against crime
“Everyone must obey state authorities because no authority exists without gods permission” Romans 13: 1-2