Types of crime (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards

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Hate crime definition

Criminal behaviour driven by prejudice based on race, religion, sexuality, etc.

Why Christians oppose hate crimes

All humans created in God's image, deserve equal dignity & respect

Genesis 1:27 teaching

God created mankind in his own image, male and female

The Golden Rule (Luke 6:31)

Do to others as you would have them do to you

Parable showing compassion across differences

The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37)

Theft definition

Unlawfully taking items belonging to another person

Ten Commandments on theft (Exodus 20:15)

You shall not steal

Christian approach to theft

Address root causes, support those in poverty, seek rehabilitation

Murder definition

Unlawful and intentional killing of one human by another

Ten Commandments on murder (Exodus 20:13)

You shall not murder

Sanctity of life principle

Human life is sacred because God created it

Christian views on capital punishment

Christians disagree - some support, some oppose based on sanctity of life

Biblical teachings shaping crime attitudes

Ten Commandments, Jesus's teachings on love, compassion & justice

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