Punishment (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Quizzes
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What does Catholic teaching say about matching punishment to crime?
What does Catholic teaching say about matching punishment to crime?
Severity should match offence seriousness
What educational purpose does punishment serve according to Catholics?
What educational purpose does punishment serve according to Catholics?
Teaching right from wrong
How do Catholics view punishment's role in personal change?
How do Catholics view punishment's role in personal change?
Encourages transformation & growth
Why do Catholics believe authorities have a right to punish?
Why do Catholics believe authorities have a right to punish?
It's their God-given responsibility
What virtue is central to Catholic tradition regarding punishment?
What virtue is central to Catholic tradition regarding punishment?
Justice
In Luke 6:36-37, what does Jesus emphasise about treating others?
In Luke 6:36-37, what does Jesus emphasise about treating others?
Be merciful and forgiving
What does the Luke 12:47 parable suggest about wrongdoing?
What does the Luke 12:47 parable suggest about wrongdoing?
Actions have appropriate consequences
What tension must Catholic teaching navigate regarding punishment?
What tension must Catholic teaching navigate regarding punishment?
Balance of justice and mercy
What does the Catechism (CCC 2267) say about punishment methods?
What does the Catechism (CCC 2267) say about punishment methods?
Prefer non-lethal means when sufficient
What should punishment serve according to Catholic teaching?
What should punishment serve according to Catholic teaching?
Justice rather than revenge
How does punishment act as a deterrent in society?
How does punishment act as a deterrent in society?
People follow rules to avoid consequences
How does punishment help protect society according to Catholics?
How does punishment help protect society according to Catholics?
Removes dangerous people or reforms them