The death penalty (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Quizzes
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What is another term for the death penalty?
What is another term for the death penalty?
Capital punishment
How does capital punishment aim to prevent crime according to supporters?
How does capital punishment aim to prevent crime according to supporters?
Acts as a powerful deterrent
How does the death penalty protect society according to its supporters?
How does the death penalty protect society according to its supporters?
Prevents convicted person re-offending
What spiritual opportunity does the period before execution provide?
What spiritual opportunity does the period before execution provide?
Time to repent and seek forgiveness
What does the Qur'an explicitly state about the death penalty?
What does the Qur'an explicitly state about the death penalty?
It can be applied for certain crimes
What did Prophet Muhammad do regarding the death penalty in Medina?
What did Prophet Muhammad do regarding the death penalty in Medina?
Sentenced individuals to death for murder
How do opponents say the Qur'an presents capital punishment?
How do opponents say the Qur'an presents capital punishment?
As an option rather than mandatory
What argument do some Muslims use against capital punishment regarding life?
What argument do some Muslims use against capital punishment regarding life?
Life is sacred and special
According to Sahih Muslim 16:4152, which two crimes can warrant the death penalty?
According to Sahih Muslim 16:4152, which two crimes can warrant the death penalty?
Murder & refusing Islamic duty
What does apostasy mean in Islamic teaching?
What does apostasy mean in Islamic teaching?
Working against Islam
What is the general view of humanists and atheists on capital punishment?
What is the general view of humanists and atheists on capital punishment?
Generally oppose it
What does situation ethics suggest about capital punishment?
What does situation ethics suggest about capital punishment?
Might accept it in particular situations