Crime and Punishment

Question 1

Outline three Christian beliefs on justice

Answer 1

To make the victim feel better
eye for an eye tooth for a tooth
The treatment of offenders should be in consideration of the crime they have committed

Question 2

Outline three Christian beliefs on the existence of evil in the world

Answer 2

God gave humans free will
Christianity teaches their is a purpose of suffering
Christians believe those who are bad will be punished in their afterlife.

Question 3

Outline three Christian beliefs on punishment of criminals

Answer 3

Punishment is necessary if a person has done wrong
Christians
Christians believe in the death penalty because of justice
A person will face God after death and account their life.

Question 4

Outline three Christian beliefs on forgiveness

Answer 4

We are all sinners
Jesus forgave
Love thy neighbour

Question 5

What is Restorative justice ?

Answer 5

Bringing together the offender and victim family to try and restore peace.

Question 6

Outline three Christian beliefs on the capital punishment

Answer 6

the bible teaches ‘you shall not murder’
Jesus teaches that revenge is wrong
Christianity teaches the importance of love and companionship not killing.

Question 7

State three reasons why crime is committed

Answer 7

Poverty
Racism
Upbringing

Question 8

State three reasons why some Christian are against the death penalty

Answer 8

Jesus taught revenge is wrong
Goes against sanctity of life
The bible states ‘you shall not murder’

Question 9

State three ways Christian try rehabilitate criminals

Answer 9

Death penalty

Imprisonment

Question 10

Explain the importance of Justice for Christians (4/5)

Answer 10

God is seen to be a just(acting morally) so people should act in the same way

Jesus taught that everyone should be treated fairly ‘Do to others as you would have them do to you’

Question 11

Explain the importance of reconciliation in Christianity

Answer 11

Jesus promoted forgiveness and reconciliation

Blessed are the peacemakers

Question 12

Describe the importance of justice to non-religious people

Answer 12

Atheists and Humanists agree that justice is important

Question 13

Explain two causes of crime (4)

Answer 13

Poverty

Drugs

Question 14

Describe two ways Christians work to end crime (4)

Answer 14

Prison fellowship (Supports criminals while in Prison)

Street Pastors( Are groups of trained volunteers who work on the street)

Question 15

Explain two Christian beliefs about why people suffer

Answer 15

• Suffering is a test of faith
  -God gave humans free will
  The parable of the sheep and Goats(those who help others will be rewarded, while those who do not will be punished)

Question 16

Explain two different Christian attitudes to punishment

Answer 16

Jesus taught us love (agape) and forgiveness (crucial to have a fresh start)
‘eye for an eye tooth for a tooth’

Question 17

Describe the importance of punishment in society

Answer 17

Punishment can be seen as justice.

Punishment makes society a lot safer

Question 18

Describe two of the aims of punishment (4)

Answer 18

Reformation (Criminals should be given a chance to reform

Protection( ensures society is protected by persistent offenders

Question 19

What is Retribution?

Answer 19

Make criminals pay for what they have done wrong

Question 20

What is Deterrence?

Answer 20

It is discourage someone form breaking the law

Question 21

Explain why some Christians believe in restorative justice

Answer 21

Criminals face up to what they have done

It can rehabilitate the criminal quicker

Question 22

Explain why some Christians believe we should use situations ethics when dealing with punishment (4/5)

Answer 22

Jesus performed the most loving action

‘Love thy neighbour yourself’

Question 23

Describe two reasons why Christians would be against the death penalty

Answer 23

Goes against sanctity of life

Jesus taught revenge is wrong

Question 24

Explain two reasons why Christians would be in favour of the death penalty (4/5)

Answer 24

Jesus never taught the death penalty was wrong

The old testament teaches that the death penalty should be used for some crimes.

Question 25

Explain two reasons why many Christians do not support the use of WMD?

Answer 25

Goes against Sanctity of life
Kill and injury innocent civilians
They don’t comply with the just war theory

Question 26

Give three points for the statement ‘Criminals should never face the death penalty’

Answer 26

Sanctity of life
Adulterous woman
Jesus forgave told peter to forgive 77 times

Question 27

Give three points against the statement’ Criminals should never face the death penalty

Answer 27

Jesus never taught that the Death penalty was wrong
Acts as a deterrent to other criminals
The old testament teaches that the death penalty should be used in some crimes

Question 28

Give three points for the statement ‘Harshly punishing criminals is the best deterrent’

Answer 28

A sense of Justice is achieved
Acts as a deterrent to other people
The old testament teaches the Death penalty should be used for some criminals.

Question 29

Give three points against the statement ‘Harshly punishing criminals is the best deterrent’

Answer 29

Restorative justice is the best deterrent
Adulterous woman
Jesus taught revenge is wrong

Question 30

Give three points for the statement ‘ We should try to rehabilitate as many criminals as possible’

Answer 30

Jesus forgave
Offenders will be able to teach others right from wrong
Situation ethics ‘love thy neighbour’.

Question 31

Give three points against the statement ‘ We should try to rehabilitate as many criminals as possible’

Answer 31

Expensive
It won’t deter other people from committing similar crimes
Victims family may feel like justice isn’t being achieved