Views about people who break the law (OCR GCSE Religious Studies): Quizzes
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What do Christians believe about treating lawbreakers?
What do Christians believe about treating lawbreakers?
Forgive, punish & help reform them
Which biblical quote supports the idea that people face consequences for their actions?
Which biblical quote supports the idea that people face consequences for their actions?
'A man reaps what he sows'
In the parable of the sheep and goats, what action pleases God regarding prisoners?
In the parable of the sheep and goats, what action pleases God regarding prisoners?
Visiting them in prison
What do most Christians believe about inhumane treatment of offenders?
What do most Christians believe about inhumane treatment of offenders?
It is wrong
How does society generally view crimes committed due to poverty?
How does society generally view crimes committed due to poverty?
With sympathy & understanding
What does society emphasise to prevent crime related to upbringing?
What does society emphasise to prevent crime related to upbringing?
Early intervention & family support
What does society advocate for people who commit crimes due to mental illness?
What does society advocate for people who commit crimes due to mental illness?
Treatment rather than punishment
How is addiction increasingly recognised by society in relation to crime?
How is addiction increasingly recognised by society in relation to crime?
As a health issue not criminal one
How does society typically view crimes committed out of greed?
How does society typically view crimes committed out of greed?
With condemnation & little sympathy
What characteristics do hate crimes target according to the note?
What characteristics do hate crimes target according to the note?
Race, religion or sexuality
Which historical figures are cited as examples of justified law-breaking?
Which historical figures are cited as examples of justified law-breaking?
Martin Luther King Jr. & Gandhi
What does Islam emphasise regarding the treatment of criminals?
What does Islam emphasise regarding the treatment of criminals?
Justice but also mercy
How can the death penalty be reduced in Islamic practice?
How can the death penalty be reduced in Islamic practice?
Victims accept compensation