Punishment (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Quizzes
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How many main aims of punishment does the Catholic Church recognise?
How many main aims of punishment does the Catholic Church recognise?
Four
Which aim of punishment do Catholics consider the most crucial?
Which aim of punishment do Catholics consider the most crucial?
Reformation
What is the primary concern of protection as an aim of punishment?
What is the primary concern of protection as an aim of punishment?
Safeguarding society from harm
What does the principle of the 'common good' involve?
What does the principle of the 'common good' involve?
Balancing individual & community welfare
How do Catholics distinguish retribution from revenge?
How do Catholics distinguish retribution from revenge?
Retribution helps understanding, not suffering
What does Colossians 3:25 teach about justice and punishment?
What does Colossians 3:25 teach about justice and punishment?
Justice applies equally to everyone
What is the Catholic view on deterrence as a purpose of punishment?
What is the Catholic view on deterrence as a purpose of punishment?
Valid but never cruel or disproportionate
What does reformation focus on providing to criminals?
What does reformation focus on providing to criminals?
Education, skills & moral guidance
According to Galatians 6:1-4, how should restoration of sinners be approached?
According to Galatians 6:1-4, how should restoration of sinners be approached?
Gently and humbly
What does Catholic teaching say about human dignity of criminals?
What does Catholic teaching say about human dignity of criminals?
Retained even after serious crimes
Which Bible verse connects to the Catholic emphasis on restoration over retribution?
Which Bible verse connects to the Catholic emphasis on restoration over retribution?
Matthew 5:39 (turn other cheek)
What does CCC 2265 say the defence of the common good requires?
What does CCC 2265 say the defence of the common good requires?
Rendering unjust aggressors unable to harm