The death penalty (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Quizzes
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What is another common name for capital punishment?
What is another common name for capital punishment?
The death penalty
What is the current status of capital punishment in the UK?
What is the current status of capital punishment in the UK?
Completely abolished
Which purpose claims capital punishment prevents potential criminals from committing crimes?
Which purpose claims capital punishment prevents potential criminals from committing crimes?
Deterrent effect
Why do supporters say execution ensures permanent incapacitation?
Why do supporters say execution ensures permanent incapacitation?
Offender can never commit another crime
Which Old Testament verse states 'by humans shall their blood be shed'?
Which Old Testament verse states 'by humans shall their blood be shed'?
Genesis 9:6
Jesus rejected which principle that some use to justify capital punishment?
Jesus rejected which principle that some use to justify capital punishment?
Eye for eye, tooth for tooth
Why do many Christians oppose capital punishment based on sanctity of life?
Why do many Christians oppose capital punishment based on sanctity of life?
Life is created in God's image
What is the position of most major Christian denominations today on capital punishment?
What is the position of most major Christian denominations today on capital punishment?
They officially oppose it
Which teaching of Jesus emphasizes forgiveness rather than punishment?
Which teaching of Jesus emphasizes forgiveness rather than punishment?
Love your enemies
Why do humanists generally oppose capital punishment?
Why do humanists generally oppose capital punishment?
Taking human life is morally wrong
Approximately how many countries worldwide have completely abolished the death penalty?
Approximately how many countries worldwide have completely abolished the death penalty?
Over 100 countries
What did St Paul encourage Christians to do regarding their country's laws?
What did St Paul encourage Christians to do regarding their country's laws?
Respect and obey them
How do atheist views on capital punishment differ?
How do atheist views on capital punishment differ?
They show variation, some support it