Theme E (Religion, crime and punishment)

Question 1

Religion + crime

Answer 1

“Let everyone be subject to governing authorities” - Romans

“You shall not covet anything that belongs to neighbour” - Exodus

“Competing for more distracts you until you go in your grave” - Qur’an

Question 2

Punishing others

Answer 2

“Do not take revenge, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written” - Romans

“Cut off the hands of thieves, whether they’re man or woman as punishment” - Qur’an

Question 3

Suffering

Answer 3

“We glory in our suffering because we know it produces perseverance” - Romans

“You’ll be tested…but if you’re mindful of Allah, that’s the best course” - Qur’an

Question 4

Forgiveness

Answer 4

“Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do” - Luke

“How many times should I forgive my brother? Jesus : Not 7 times, but 77 times” - Matthew

“Pardon each other’s faults and Allah will grant you” - HADITH

Question 5

Death Penalty

Answer 5

“if pardoned, the culprit shall pay what is due in a good way (money) ” - Qur’an

“Life for life, eye for eye” - Bible + Qur’an