Views about people who break the law (OCR GCSE Religious Studies): Flashcards

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Views about people who break the law
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Christian view on lawbreakers

Forgive, give 2nd chance, punish & help reform

Galatians quote about consequences

A man reaps what he sows

Christian view: poverty & law-breaking

Not excuse but address it to prevent crime

Christians encourage lawbreakers to...

Repent (say sorry) leading to forgiveness

Parable of sheep & goats teaching

Treating prisoners well pleases God

Society's view on poverty crimes

Sympathy/understanding - seen as desperation/necessity

Upbringing factors leading to crime

Dysfunctional family, violence, lack of role models

Society's view on mental illness crimes

Compassionate - impairs judgment & self-control

Society's view on addiction crimes

Mixed - disease needing treatment vs choice

Society's view on greed crimes

Condemned as selfish, support harsher punishment

Society's view on hate crimes

Strong condemnation, severe penalties supported

Civil disobedience examples

Martin Luther King Jr. & Gandhi

Christian emphasis in treating criminals

Love, help & reform

Islamic view on justice & criminals

Emphasize justice but encourage mercy

Islamic view on accountability

Criminals must take accountability for their actions

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