Theme E: Religion, crime and punishment 1 (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Quizzes
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What does Catholic teaching emphasise as the main purpose of punishment?
What does Catholic teaching emphasise as the main purpose of punishment?
Rehabilitation
Why do many Catholics oppose corporal punishment?
Why do many Catholics oppose corporal punishment?
Belief in universal human rights
How do Catholics believe criminals should be helped to reform?
How do Catholics believe criminals should be helped to reform?
Imprisonment, education & spiritual guidance
How is Islam fundamentally described in relation to punishment?
How is Islam fundamentally described in relation to punishment?
A religion of peace
What does Sharia law contain regarding corporal punishment?
What does Sharia law contain regarding corporal punishment?
Specific guidance for certain offences
Why do Muslims believe all life is special?
Why do Muslims believe all life is special?
It comes from Allah's creation
What does Islamic justice require about punishment?
What does Islamic justice require about punishment?
Should fit crime without being excessive
How has the Catholic Church's position on the death penalty changed?
How has the Catholic Church's position on the death penalty changed?
Increasingly moved away from supporting it
When does the Catechism say death penalty may be acceptable?
When does the Catechism say death penalty may be acceptable?
If only way to defend lives effectively
Why do Catholics say taking life through execution is problematic?
Why do Catholics say taking life through execution is problematic?
Destroys something sacred God made
What do some Muslims point to when supporting capital punishment?
What do some Muslims point to when supporting capital punishment?
Teachings in the Hadith
What do many Muslims say about the Qur'an and the death penalty?
What do many Muslims say about the Qur'an and the death penalty?
Does not state it must be only option
What do contemporary Islamic scholars say punishment should aim toward?
What do contemporary Islamic scholars say punishment should aim toward?
Justice and reform rather than revenge