Treatment of criminals (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Flashcards
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What are 3 key Christian concerns when dealing with crime?
What are 3 key Christian concerns when dealing with crime?
Punishment, forgiveness, and fairness
Who should Christians protect in society?
Who should Christians protect in society?
Those who cannot defend themselves (the vulnerable)
Jesus' teaching about speck vs plank (Matthew 7:3) means?
Jesus' teaching about speck vs plank (Matthew 7:3) means?
Don't judge others harshly; examine your own faults first
Most Christians' view on torture today
Most Christians' view on torture today
Strongly oppose it
Why do Christians oppose torture? (3 reasons)
Why do Christians oppose torture? (3 reasons)
- All deserve dignity/respect, 2) Against love/compassion, 3) Not effective/just
What is situation ethics?
What is situation ethics?
Considering each case separately for the most loving and just action
Why do Christians believe all deserve human rights?
Why do Christians believe all deserve human rights?
God created all humans as equals
Galatians 3:28 says about equality:
Galatians 3:28 says about equality:
You are all one in Christ Jesus
Which rights should criminals always keep?
Which rights should criminals always keep?
Food, water, and basic dignity
Do Christians support fair trials?
Do Christians support fair trials?
Yes, strongly support them
What does justice require according to the Bible?
What does justice require according to the Bible?
Proper procedures and careful consideration of evidence
Do Christians support trial by jury?
Do Christians support trial by jury?
Yes, generally support it
4 key Christian values in treating criminals
4 key Christian values in treating criminals
Justice, mercy, human dignity, protection of society