Treatment of criminals (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Flashcards
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Catholic belief on treating criminals
Catholic belief on treating criminals
Must be treated with fairness and dignity regardless of crime
Primary purpose of punishment (Catholic view)
Primary purpose of punishment (Catholic view)
Rehabilitation and opportunities for genuine reform
Catholic view on criminal redemption potential
Catholic view on criminal redemption potential
All people capable of change and redemption
How forgiveness and punishment relate (Catholic)
How forgiveness and punishment relate (Catholic)
Can work together, not opposing forces
Why criminals retain dignity (Catholic view)
Why criminals retain dignity (Catholic view)
Created by God as human beings
Proverbs 31:8-9 message
Proverbs 31:8-9 message
Speak up and defend rights of poor and needy
Church Social teaching for ex-offenders
Church Social teaching for ex-offenders
Community-based initiatives with practical support
Catholic view on fair trials
Catholic view on fair trials
All deserve fair trials by impartial juries
Modern Catholic stance on torture
Modern Catholic stance on torture
Firmly opposes use in any circumstances
Basic rights preserved for criminals (Catholic)
Basic rights preserved for criminals (Catholic)
Food, shelter, medical care, protection from violence
Other Christian denominations' views
Other Christian denominations' views
Most share similar views on fair treatment and dignity
Humanist basis for fair treatment of criminals
Humanist basis for fair treatment of criminals
Rational ethical principles, not religious beliefs
Situation ethics approach to criminal justice
Situation ethics approach to criminal justice
Decisions based on specific circumstances of cases