The treatment of criminals (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards
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3 principles Christians balance when treating criminals
3 principles Christians balance when treating criminals
Punishment, forgiveness, and fairness
3 aims of punishment recognised by Christians
3 aims of punishment recognised by Christians
Deterrence, retribution, and rehabilitation
Why humans have inherent dignity (Christian belief)
Why humans have inherent dignity (Christian belief)
All are created by God
Basic rights preserved even during punishment
Basic rights preserved even during punishment
Food, water, and basic dignity
Why Christians support jury trials
Why Christians support jury trials
Ensures fairness and avoids bias in judgements
Why most Christians oppose torture
Why most Christians oppose torture
Life is sacred and violence is morally wrong
3 purposes of prison (Christian view)
3 purposes of prison (Christian view)
Protect society, deter crime, enable reform
Why Christians reject corporal punishment
Why Christians reject corporal punishment
It seeks revenge rather than true justice
What community service involves for criminals
What community service involves for criminals
Voluntary work benefiting the local community
Why Christians support community service
Why Christians support community service
Reforms criminals and allows positive contributions
Biblical principle for fair hearings (John 7:51)
Biblical principle for fair hearings (John 7:51)
Hear someone before condemning them
Golden Rule (Luke 6:31)
Golden Rule (Luke 6:31)
Do to others as you would have them do to you
Prison condition concerns for Christians
Prison condition concerns for Christians
Overcrowding, healthcare access, sanitary facilities