Unit 4 Flashcards
What are the Christian teachings about punishment ?
- Jesus’ teachings are based on forgiveness and compassion. Although should people be punished, reform should be the aim of the punishment
- Christians have also been involved in prison reform, making sure justice is fair and conditions suitable eg Quakers ‘Elizabeth fry’ campaigned for prisons to be improved
- many Christians are active in prisons today as chaplains bringing spiritual comfort to prisoners and there families
What are the Muslims teachings for punishment?
- Islam teaches through shariah law that no one is above the law or beneath its protection
- forgiveness and reasoning with the earring doer in order to bring about change is important
- justice should always be carried out in public because it’s important for all to see that justice is done
What does law mean?
Laws are made by the government in the House of Parliament. They are enforced by the police and law of courts
What are the aims of punishment?
- retribution
- protection
- reform
- vindication
- deterrence
What are religious laws?
When people join a religious community they have sacred laws to follow. These laws are found in scared texts and the teachings of key religious figures. They are usually upheld today by religious leaders (eg the vicar in Christianity or the imam in Islam) note the pope is epically important as a source of authority in the Roman Catholic Church
What does the bible say about authority?
- this is the main source of authority in Christianity. The bible is considering to be the word of God
- some Christians believe it is literally true (word for word as it is written) it hers believe it needs to be reinterpreted for today
- teachings about the Ten Commandments influence the way a Christian live their lives
- oaths in law court are often taken in the bible as a sign the person is telling the truth
What does the qur’an say about authority?
- Muslims believe the Quran was received by the prophet Muhammad over a 20 year period. Therefore it is believed to be literally true and not open for interpretation
- it contains many rules of behaviour
- Muslims also refer to Hadith. This is a book containing the sayings and accusations of the prophet Mohammed. This helps Muslims follow his example
What does human rights mean?
Basic rights and freedoms to which humans are entitled
What makes people try to get justice for others?
- the belief that all humans are created in the image of God
- all life is sacred
- as an act of obedience to God because the bible and Quran teach that we should help others
- a sense of duty
Who to Christians believe you should pay duty towards?
- duty to God - the great commandment says “love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength”
- duty to your neighbour - the bible teaches “love your neighbour as yo love yourself”
- duty to yourself - to keep your body and mind healthy and use your ability to your full”
Who do Muslims believe you should pay your duty to?
- duty to allah - submit completely to the will of allah. Keep the 5 pillars (faith, prayer, giving, fasting and pilgrimage)
- duty to your neighbour- protect your neighbours honour and help them when in need. Show kindness to others
- duty to yourself - to keep your body and mind healthy
- to look after the world of which you are a steward
Why do people visit a pilgrimage?
- To visit places associated with key members of their faith eg Bethlehem because it’s the birth place of Jesus
- to be healed from disease and expire nice miracles
- to have space and quiet to spend time with God
- some religions require believers to go on a pilgrimage eg hajj in Islam
What is the holy land?
This place is important because of its own connection with the life of Jesus. Places visited include the church of the nativity where Jesus is thought to have been born. Golgotha, where Jesus was crucified and the garden tomb where he is thought to have been buried. Some Christians walk down the via Golgotha. This helps people feel close to God and brings the stories from the bible alive
What is Lourdes?
Lourdes is in France and is the place where st Bernadette is said to have had Visions of the Virgin Mary. Since 1873 there have been 64 confirmed hearings and many more reported ones. People who go to Lourdes report having sense of gods presence, feeling spiritually refreshed amd so experienced a miracle
What is hajj?
Pilgrimage to Makkah is one of the 5 pillars of Islam
All Muslims must go on hajj at least once in their lifetime provided they are healthy and can mange to pay. Muslims travel to Makkah in Saudi Arabia. Men wear special dresses called ihram (2 white unsewn ries from the Quran. Many also visit the grave of the prophet Mohammed
