Punishment (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards
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4 main aims of punishment (Catholic view)
4 main aims of punishment (Catholic view)
Protection, retribution, deterrence, reformation
Aim: Protection
Aim: Protection
Safeguarding society from those who might cause harm
Common good definition
Common good definition
Individual rights balanced with community welfare
Retribution vs revenge (Catholic distinction)
Retribution vs revenge (Catholic distinction)
Retribution helps understanding; revenge inflicts suffering
Aim: Deterrence
Aim: Deterrence
Punishment as warning to others considering crime
Most crucial aim of punishment (Catholic)
Most crucial aim of punishment (Catholic)
Reformation
What reformation involves
What reformation involves
Education, skill development, moral guidance
Colossians 3:25 teaching on justice
Colossians 3:25 teaching on justice
Justice applies equally to everyone, no favouritism
Proverbs 11:21 on wrongdoing
Proverbs 11:21 on wrongdoing
The wicked will not go unpunished
CCC 2265 on punishment purpose
CCC 2265 on punishment purpose
Defence of common good; render aggressor unable to harm
Galatians 6:1-4 key principle
Galatians 6:1-4 key principle
Restoration should be gentle
Matthew 25:46 teaching
Matthew 25:46 teaching
Eternal punishment vs eternal life for righteous
Human dignity for criminals (Catholic belief)
Human dignity for criminals (Catholic belief)
Even serious criminals retain dignity & potential for good
Ultimate goal of punishment (Catholic)
Ultimate goal of punishment (Catholic)
Rehabilitation and restoration