Theme E: Religion, crime and punishment 1 (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Quizzes
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Why do Christians believe humans should be treated with respect, even when they commit crimes?
Why do Christians believe humans should be treated with respect, even when they commit crimes?
They are made in God's image
What Christian belief makes corporal punishment problematic?
What Christian belief makes corporal punishment problematic?
Sanctity of life
How do Christians prefer criminals to reform?
How do Christians prefer criminals to reform?
Through education & counselling
How do Muslims describe Islam in relation to crime and punishment?
How do Muslims describe Islam in relation to crime and punishment?
A religion of peace
Why do Muslims believe all life is special?
Why do Muslims believe all life is special?
It represents Allah's creation
What opportunity do Muslims believe criminals should have?
What opportunity do Muslims believe criminals should have?
To seek forgiveness from Allah
How are Christian views on the death penalty best described?
How are Christian views on the death penalty best described?
Notably divided
What biblical source do some Christians use to support the death penalty?
What biblical source do some Christians use to support the death penalty?
Old Testament
Why do many Christians oppose the death penalty based on sanctity of life?
Why do many Christians oppose the death penalty based on sanctity of life?
It oversteps human authority
What Jesus's teachings lead Christians to oppose capital punishment?
What Jesus's teachings lead Christians to oppose capital punishment?
Mercy, compassion & redemption
What sources do some Muslims cite to support the death penalty?
What sources do some Muslims cite to support the death penalty?
Qur'an and Hadith
How do many Muslims view the death penalty in Islamic teaching?
How do many Muslims view the death penalty in Islamic teaching?
One option, not a requirement
When do Muslims who believe life is sacred think the death penalty should be used?
When do Muslims who believe life is sacred think the death penalty should be used?
Absolute last resort only
What Islamic values lead some Muslims to prefer alternatives to execution?
What Islamic values lead some Muslims to prefer alternatives to execution?
Mercy and forgiveness
What is the key difference in emphasis between Christian and Islamic views?
What is the key difference in emphasis between Christian and Islamic views?
Christians focus on love/forgiveness