Crime and Punishment

17 important questions on Crime and Punishment

What are the christian attitudes to law breakers?

Some believe the punishment should be as severe as the crime committed "eye for an eye"
Most believe that they should be helped in order to not offend again once the punishment is over.

What are christian attitudes to suffering?

Christians believe they should try to help others who are suffering and follow Jesus' footsteps. They are generally opposed to causing others to suffer but believe that if they do they should be honest to themselves, others and God. This is a way to work and repair the damage they caused and restore their relationship with God.

Difference between crime and sin

Christians- sin is where a religious law is broken whereas a crime is when the state law is broken. They have a duty to look after other people and try to guide them
Islam- in islamic countries Shari'ah law however in Uk law takes precedence
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What crimes break religious law?

Murder- against sanctity of life and breaks 10 commandments. Qur'an condemns it
Theft and hate crimes- disregards people being treated equally. Qur'an condemns

How do christians work to prevent crimes?

  • strongly against crime as they are told to care for others
  • help those in poverty
  • street pastors- help people at night

What do christians believe about forgiveness?

  • God is merciful to anyone who genuinely seeks mercy.
  • Many believe people should forgive offenders and bring them back into community rather than isolating them.
  • Restorative justice is where offenders can meet the people their crimes have affected to realise the extent of their crime and try to make up for it

What do muslims believe about forgiveness?

  • Can seek retribution but are encouraged to forgive
  • they must be merciful so Allah does the same to them on the day of judgement

What are the four types of punishment?

Retribution- revenge
Deterrence- put people off
Reformation- reform the offenders
Protection- punishment to protect the rest of society

What are christian views towards the aims of punishment?

  • Some believe 'eye for an eye' retribution
  • others believe in mercy reformation
  • some believe deterrence and protection help protect society

What are muslim views towards punishment?

  • reformation
  • deterrence-public whipping
  • punishment should fit crime

What are the 4 different types of punishment?

  • prison
  • community service
  • corporal punishment
  • fine

What are christian views on corporal punishment?

  • prisoners should be treated fairly but prison life should be challenging
  • corporal punishment goes against christian ideas of compassion
  • parts of the bible suggest that disciplining children with corporal punishment is allowed

What are Muslim views on corporal punishment?

  • Qur'an teaches that prisoners should be treated fairly
  • some argue treating prisoners harshly can be more effective in reforming them.
  • under shari'ah law it is acceptable however there are many rules
  • some believe it is too severe and don't respect human rights
  • some are against community service because they think its easy

Reasons for death penalty?

  • risk of death better deterrent
  • impossible for murderes to kill again protecting more people
  • principle of utility- the best course of action which would be good for the majority of society

Reasons not for death penalty?

  • Killing as punishment is just as bad
  • Doesn't give chance to reform
  • could be innocent
  • life is special and should be preserved
  • God alone can decide when to begin and end life

Christian views on capital punishments?

  • Against- doesn't allow for reform or show mercy, against violent nature
  • for- protects innocent

Muslim view on death penalty?

  • The Qur'an outlines crimes punishable by death, but encourages victims' families to take compensation
  • Some believe Allah should decide when life ends

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