Treatment of criminals (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Quizzes
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What do Catholics believe about treating criminals, regardless of their crimes?
What do Catholics believe about treating criminals, regardless of their crimes?
They deserve fairness & dignity
According to Catholics, what should be the primary goal of punishing criminals?
According to Catholics, what should be the primary goal of punishing criminals?
Providing opportunities for change
What do Catholics believe about a criminal's potential for change?
What do Catholics believe about a criminal's potential for change?
All people are capable of redemption
How do Catholics view the relationship between forgiveness and punishment?
How do Catholics view the relationship between forgiveness and punishment?
They can work together
Why do Catholics believe criminals retain dignity even after serious crimes?
Why do Catholics believe criminals retain dignity even after serious crimes?
They are human beings created by God
Which Bible verse encourages Catholics to defend the rights of vulnerable people?
Which Bible verse encourages Catholics to defend the rights of vulnerable people?
Proverbs 31:8-9
What does Catholic Social teaching promote to support ex-offenders?
What does Catholic Social teaching promote to support ex-offenders?
Community-based initiatives
What do Catholics believe all accused individuals deserve during trial?
What do Catholics believe all accused individuals deserve during trial?
Fair trials by impartial juries
What is the modern Catholic teaching position on the use of torture?
What is the modern Catholic teaching position on the use of torture?
Firmly opposes it in any circumstance
What basic rights should be preserved during criminal punishment according to Catholics?
What basic rights should be preserved during criminal punishment according to Catholics?
Food, shelter, medical care & safety
How do humanists justify treating criminals fairly?
How do humanists justify treating criminals fairly?
Based on rational ethical principles
What does situation ethics suggest about ethical decisions in criminal justice?
What does situation ethics suggest about ethical decisions in criminal justice?
Base decisions on specific circumstances