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Christian attitudes
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Attitudes towards death penalty, attitudes for crime and aims of punishment
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Christian attitudes
Aims of punishment
Reformation
Believe that criminals should be treated justl,y
Jesus taught to reform sinners and not be judge mental
“Why do you notice the speck in your brothers eye but not the log in you own” Matthew 7;3
Deterrence
Believe it’s important to ensure safety in society
Some believe it’s as important as reformation
Retribution
Some believe the punishment should reflect the crime
“An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth” Exodus 21:23-24
Parable of the sheep and the goats. Matthew 25;36
He taught that those who treat others well (e.g. prisoners) will go to heaven.
Christian attitudes towards crime
“Anyone who does not do what is right is not a child of god” John 3:10
It is emphasized that following the Ten Commandments will make a good person
The Bible teaches the difference between right and wrong.
Everyone can commit sin as shown in the fall of Adam of Eve
They eat the forbidden fruit
However Christians are encouraged to do the right thing.
Attitudes towards the death penalty
In favor
Helps maintain order and protect society
The death penalty is set for some crimes in the Bible. Meaning god must accept
It can be argued that peace in society is more important that reforming the sinner.
Murder results in murder. “An eye for an eye
Against
Life is sacred and only god can take it away
Thou shall not kill
Reforming is more important
Father, forgive them, for they know not what they Luke 23:33-34
Forgive like Jesus did in the parable of the adulterous woman
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