Reasons for crime (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards
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Crime in Christianity represents
Crime in Christianity represents
Actions against God's will
Origin of sinful nature in Christianity
Origin of sinful nature in Christianity
Adam & Eve's disobedience in Garden of Eden
Romans 3:23 about sin
Romans 3:23 about sin
All have sinned & fall short of God's glory
Christian responsibility towards state laws
Christian responsibility towards state laws
Respect & follow them
Romans 13:1 about authorities
Romans 13:1 about authorities
God established governing authorities
When Christians should challenge laws
When Christians should challenge laws
When unjust or promote discrimination
First reason people commit crimes
First reason people commit crimes
Poverty & upbringing
Second reason people commit crimes
Second reason people commit crimes
Mental illness & addiction
Christian response to mental illness & addiction
Christian response to mental illness & addiction
Help & treatment, not just condemnation
Third reason people commit crimes
Third reason people commit crimes
Greed & hate
Fourth reason people commit crimes
Fourth reason people commit crimes
Opposition to unjust laws
Mark 12:31 commandment
Mark 12:31 commandment
Love your neighbour as yourself
Christian teaching on forgiveness for criminals
Christian teaching on forgiveness for criminals
Important, even for serious crimes
Purpose of fair punishment in Christianity
Purpose of fair punishment in Christianity
Justice for victims & reform of criminals
Christian punishment emphasis
Christian punishment emphasis
Rehabilitation & reform, not revenge