Theme E: Religion, Crime and Punishment

Question 1

Explain two religious beliefs about good and evil (4)

Answer 1

Belief one
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.
Belief two
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.

Question 2

Explain two religious beliefs about hate crimes (4)

Answer 2

Belief one
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.
Belief two
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.

Question 3

Explain two religious beliefs about the aims of punishment (4)

Answer 3

Belief one
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.
Belief two
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.

Question 4

Explain two religious beliefs about forgiveness (4)

Answer 4

Belief one
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.
Belief two
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.

Question 5

Explain two religious beliefs about the treatment of criminals (4)

Answer 5

Belief one
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.
Belief two
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.

Question 6

Explain two religious beliefs about corporal punishment (4)

Answer 6

Belief one
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.
Belief two
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.

Question 7

Explain two religious beliefs about capital punishment (4)

Answer 7

Belief one
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.
Belief two
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.

Question 8

Explain two religious beliefs about suffering (4)

Answer 8

Belief one
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.
Belief two
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.

Question 9

Explain two religious beliefs about breaking the law in order to
get a bad law changed (4)

Answer 9

Belief one
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.
Belief two
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.

Question 10

Explain two religious beliefs about victims of crime (4)

Answer 10

Belief one
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.
Belief two
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.

Question 11

Explain two religious teachings about forgiveness. Refer
to scripture or sacred writings in your answer (5)

Answer 11

First point
Simple explanation of a relevant point – 1 mark Detailed explanation of a relevant point– 2 marks
Second point
Simple explanation of a relevant point– 1 mark Detailed explanation of a relevant point – 2 marks
Relevant and accurate reference to sacred writing – 1 mark

Question 12

Explain two religious teachings about corporal
punishment. Refer to scripture or sacred writings in your
answer (5)

Answer 12

First point
Simple explanation of a relevant point – 1 mark Detailed explanation of a relevant point– 2 marks
Second point
Simple explanation of a relevant point– 1 mark Detailed explanation of a relevant point – 2 marks
Relevant and accurate reference to sacred writing – 1 mark

Question 13

Explain two religious teachings about the death penalty.
Refer to scripture or sacred writings in your answer (5)

Answer 13

First point
Simple explanation of a relevant point – 1 mark Detailed explanation of a relevant point– 2 marks
Second point
Simple explanation of a relevant point– 1 mark Detailed explanation of a relevant point – 2 marks
Relevant and accurate reference to sacred writing – 1 mark

Question 14

Explain two religious teachings about the aims of
punishment. Refer to scripture or sacred writings in your
answer (5)

Answer 14

First point
Simple explanation of a relevant point – 1 mark Detailed explanation of a relevant point– 2 marks
Second point
Simple explanation of a relevant point– 1 mark Detailed explanation of a relevant point – 2 marks
Relevant and accurate reference to sacred writing – 1 mark

Question 15

Explain two religious teachings about good and evil.
Refer to scripture or sacred writings in your answer (5)

Answer 15

First point
Simple explanation of a relevant point – 1 mark Detailed explanation of a relevant point– 2 marks
Second point
Simple explanation of a relevant point– 1 mark Detailed explanation of a relevant point – 2 marks
Relevant and accurate reference to sacred writing – 1 mark

Question 16

Explain two religious teachings about justice. Refer to
scripture or sacred writings in your answer (5)

Answer 16

First point
Simple explanation of a relevant point – 1 mark Detailed explanation of a relevant point– 2 marks
Second point
Simple explanation of a relevant point– 1 mark Detailed explanation of a relevant point – 2 marks
Relevant and accurate reference to sacred writing – 1 mark

Question 17

Explain two religious teachings about the treatment of
criminals, Refer to scripture or sacred writings in your
answer (5)

Answer 17

First point
Simple explanation of a relevant point – 1 mark Detailed explanation of a relevant point– 2 marks
Second point
Simple explanation of a relevant point– 1 mark Detailed explanation of a relevant point – 2 marks
Relevant and accurate reference to sacred writing – 1 mark

Question 18

Explain two religious teachings about sin. Refer to
scripture or sacred writings in your answer (5)

Answer 18

First point
Simple explanation of a relevant point – 1 mark Detailed explanation of a relevant point– 2 marks
Second point
Simple explanation of a relevant point– 1 mark Detailed explanation of a relevant point – 2 marks
Relevant and accurate reference to sacred writing – 1 mark

Question 19

Explain two religious teachings about how to treat
victims of crime. Refer to scripture or sacred writings in
your answer (5)

Answer 19

First point
Simple explanation of a relevant point – 1 mark Detailed explanation of a relevant point– 2 marks
Second point
Simple explanation of a relevant point– 1 mark Detailed explanation of a relevant point – 2 marks
Relevant and accurate reference to sacred writing – 1 mark

Question 20

Explain two religious teachings about crime. Refer to
scripture or sacred writings in your answer (5)

Answer 20

First point
Simple explanation of a relevant point – 1 mark Detailed explanation of a relevant point– 2 marks
Second point
Simple explanation of a relevant point– 1 mark Detailed explanation of a relevant point – 2 marks
Relevant and accurate reference to sacred writing – 1 mark

Question 21

“Prison is the only way to punish criminals” (12)

Answer 21

Paragraph 1
* Explain why people might agree with the
statement. Include more than one reason.
Support with religious teachings. Suggest
strengths or weaknesses of point.
Paragraph 2
* Explain why people might disagree with the
statement. Include more than one reason.
Support with religious teachings. Suggest
strengths or weaknesses of point.
Paragraph 3
* Explain which side has the best argument and
‘wins’. Make a judgement and say why you
have chosen that argument as the strongest.
Add an additional reason/evidence to support
your judgement

Question 22

“The death penalty is the best form of punishment” (12)

Answer 22

Paragraph 1
* Explain why people might agree with the
statement. Include more than one reason.
Support with religious teachings. Suggest
strengths or weaknesses of point.
Paragraph 2
* Explain why people might disagree with the
statement. Include more than one reason.
Support with religious teachings. Suggest
strengths or weaknesses of point.
Paragraph 3
* Explain which side has the best argument and
‘wins’. Make a judgement and say why you
have chosen that argument as the strongest.
Add an additional reason/evidence to support
your judgement

Question 23

“Corporal punishment helps children learn right from wrong” (12)

Answer 23

Paragraph 1
* Explain why people might agree with the
statement. Include more than one reason.
Support with religious teachings. Suggest
strengths or weaknesses of point.
Paragraph 2
* Explain why people might disagree with the
statement. Include more than one reason.
Support with religious teachings. Suggest
strengths or weaknesses of point.
Paragraph 3
* Explain which side has the best argument and
‘wins’. Make a judgement and say why you
have chosen that argument as the strongest.
Add an additional reason/evidence to support
your judgement

Question 24

“Prisons should be horrible places without comfort”
(12)

Answer 24

Paragraph 1
* Explain why people might agree with the
statement. Include more than one reason.
Support with religious teachings. Suggest
strengths or weaknesses of point.
Paragraph 2
* Explain why people might disagree with the
statement. Include more than one reason.
Support with religious teachings. Suggest
strengths or weaknesses of point.
Paragraph 3
* Explain which side has the best argument and
‘wins’. Make a judgement and say why you
have chosen that argument as the strongest.
Add an additional reason/evidence to support
your judgement

Question 25

“Murderers should never be forgiven” (12)

Answer 25

Paragraph 1
* Explain why people might agree with the
statement. Include more than one reason.
Support with religious teachings. Suggest
strengths or weaknesses of point.
Paragraph 2
* Explain why people might disagree with the
statement. Include more than one reason.
Support with religious teachings. Suggest
strengths or weaknesses of point.
Paragraph 3
* Explain which side has the best argument and
‘wins’. Make a judgement and say why you
have chosen that argument as the strongest.
Add an additional reason/evidence to support
your judgement

Question 26

“All crime should be punished severely” (12)

Answer 26

Paragraph 1
* Explain why people might agree with the
statement. Include more than one reason.
Support with religious teachings. Suggest
strengths or weaknesses of point.
Paragraph 2
* Explain why people might disagree with the
statement. Include more than one reason.
Support with religious teachings. Suggest
strengths or weaknesses of point.
Paragraph 3
* Explain which side has the best argument and
‘wins’. Make a judgement and say why you
have chosen that argument as the strongest.
Add an additional reason/evidence to support
your judgement

Question 27

“Reforming is the most important aim of punishment” (12)

Answer 27

Paragraph 1
* Explain why people might agree with the
statement. Include more than one reason.
Support with religious teachings. Suggest
strengths or weaknesses of point.
Paragraph 2
* Explain why people might disagree with the
statement. Include more than one reason.
Support with religious teachings. Suggest
strengths or weaknesses of point.
Paragraph 3
* Explain which side has the best argument and
‘wins’. Make a judgement and say why you
have chosen that argument as the strongest.
Add an additional reason/evidence to support
your judgement

Question 28

“Justice can only be found through capital punishment.”
(12)

Answer 28

Paragraph 1
* Explain why people might agree with the
statement. Include more than one reason.
Support with religious teachings. Suggest
strengths or weaknesses of point.
Paragraph 2
* Explain why people might disagree with the
statement. Include more than one reason.
Support with religious teachings. Suggest
strengths or weaknesses of point.
Paragraph 3
* Explain which side has the best argument and
‘wins’. Make a judgement and say why you
have chosen that argument as the strongest.
Add an additional reason/evidence to support
your judgement

Question 29

“Religious people should always forgive others for their
crimes”
(12)

Answer 29

Paragraph 1
* Explain why people might agree with the
statement. Include more than one reason.
Support with religious teachings. Suggest
strengths or weaknesses of point.
Paragraph 2
* Explain why people might disagree with the
statement. Include more than one reason.
Support with religious teachings. Suggest
strengths or weaknesses of point.
Paragraph 3
* Explain which side has the best argument and
‘wins’. Make a judgement and say why you
have chosen that argument as the strongest.
Add an additional reason/evidence to support
your judgement

Question 30

“Those who cause suffering should not be helped.” (12)

Answer 30

Paragraph 1
* Explain why people might agree with the
statement. Include more than one reason.
Support with religious teachings. Suggest
strengths or weaknesses of point.
Paragraph 2
* Explain why people might disagree with the
statement. Include more than one reason.
Support with religious teachings. Suggest
strengths or weaknesses of point.
Paragraph 3
* Explain which side has the best argument and
‘wins’. Make a judgement and say why you
have chosen that argument as the strongest.
Add an additional reason/evidence to support
your judgement

Question 31

“Protecting people from criminals is the most important aim of
punishment.” (12)

Answer 31

Paragraph 1
* Explain why people might agree with the
statement. Include more than one reason.
Support with religious teachings. Suggest
strengths or weaknesses of point.
Paragraph 2
* Explain why people might disagree with the
statement. Include more than one reason.
Support with religious teachings. Suggest
strengths or weaknesses of point.
Paragraph 3
* Explain which side has the best argument and
‘wins’. Make a judgement and say why you
have chosen that argument as the strongest.
Add an additional reason/evidence to support
your judgement

Question 32

“People are not evil, some just do evil things” (12)

Answer 32

Paragraph 1
* Explain why people might agree with the
statement. Include more than one reason.
Support with religious teachings. Suggest
strengths or weaknesses of point.
Paragraph 2
* Explain why people might disagree with the
statement. Include more than one reason.
Support with religious teachings. Suggest
strengths or weaknesses of point.
Paragraph 3
* Explain which side has the best argument and
‘wins’. Make a judgement and say why you
have chosen that argument as the strongest.
Add an additional reason/evidence to support
your judgement