Crime and punishment (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Quizzes
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Which aim of punishment is most important for Catholics?
Which aim of punishment is most important for Catholics?
Reformation
What is the main purpose of protection as an aim of punishment?
What is the main purpose of protection as an aim of punishment?
To keep dangerous criminals from public
What is the Catholic view on revenge in retribution?
What is the Catholic view on revenge in retribution?
Catholics do not agree with revenge
How do Catholics view deterrence as an aim of punishment?
How do Catholics view deterrence as an aim of punishment?
Not the most important aim
What can genuine reformation lead to according to Catholic teaching?
What can genuine reformation lead to according to Catholic teaching?
True reconciliation
What does the Catechism teach about defence of the common good?
What does the Catechism teach about defence of the common good?
Aggressor must be unable to cause harm
When do Catholics see purpose in retribution?
When do Catholics see purpose in retribution?
When criminals realize seriousness
What does Galatians 6:1-4 teach about those caught in sin?
What does Galatians 6:1-4 teach about those caught in sin?
They should be restored gently
How does Christianity view earthly punishment compared to spiritual consequences?
How does Christianity view earthly punishment compared to spiritual consequences?
Earthly is temporary, spiritual eternal
Why do Catholics view deterrence as a positive effect?
Why do Catholics view deterrence as a positive effect?
It prevents wrongdoing & protects victims
How do Catholics view the protection of human life?
How do Catholics view the protection of human life?
Strongly support it as fundamental
What does Christianity teach about justice and consequences?
What does Christianity teach about justice and consequences?
Justice balanced with mercy & redemption