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GCSE Edexcel RE Crime and Punishment
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- 1CrimeAn act against the law
- 2JudgementThe act of judging people and their actions
- 3JusticeDue allocation of reward and punishment/the maintenance of what is right
- 4LawRules made by Parliament that are enforceable by the courts
- 5Capital PunishmentThe death penalty for a crime or offence
- 6DeterrenceThe idea that punishments should be of such a nature that they will put people off (deter) committing crimes
- 7RehabilitationRestore to normal life
- 8ReformThe idea that punishments should try to change criminals so they will not commit crimes again
- 9RetributionThe idea that punishments should make criminals pay for what they have done wrong
- 10SinAn act against the will of God
- 11AddictionA recurring compulsion to engage in an activity regardless of its bad effects
- 12ResponsibilityBeing responsible for one's actions
- 13Why do we need laws?• All groups need rules that its members must follow
• Laws in business make sure we are paid & treated fairly
• Protect the weak from the strong
• Keeps things organised in advanced societies such as the UK - 14Why did St Aquinas say that an unjust law is not a proper law?• If a law is unjust, people will feel that it is right to break the law
• If some are unjust, people may think all laws are unjust
• If laws don’t give justice, people will take the law into their own hands - 15What are the 4 theories of punishment?• Retribution - punished in proportion to the crime e.g. kill those that kill - believe criminals should suffer for what they have done wrong
• Deterrence - if you cut someone’s hand off for stealing, they will not steal again
• Reform - includes educating criminals so they gain qualifications & don’t have to turn to crime
• Protection - keep criminals in prison for so long that when they are released, they are no longer a danger - 16Why is justice important for Christians?• Bible says God is a God of justice - rewards the good & punishes the bad
• Jesus said the rich should share with the poor
• New Testament has lots of statements about how Christians should treat people fairly
• Christian churches began the Jubilee 2000 campaign to try & end 3rd world debt - sharing Earth’s resources more fairly
• Chapel dedicated to justice at Exeter Cathedral - 17Why is justice important in Judaism?• It is important for courts to be fair & treat people equally as this follows the law of the Torah
• Torah says God is a God of justice
• Tenakh says people should be treated fairly & equally - 18What are some non-religious arguments in favour of capital punishment?• Will deter crimes like murder & terrorism
• Murderers are a threat to society - threat should be permanently removed
• The only retribution/compensation for murder is death - 19What are some non-religious arguments against capital punishment?• Could be wrongly convicted
• Countries without death penalty have lower murder rates - doesn’t work
• Executed terrorists become martyrs & inspire others to become terrorists - 20Why are some Christians against capital punishment?• Jesus came to reform sinners - can’t reform the dead
• Jesus banned the Old Testament law of ‘an eye for an eye’ (retribution)
• Human life is sacred & only God can take it away
• Jesus said ‘turn the other cheek’ - 21Why do some Christians see capital punishment as a good way to keep order in society?• Bible mentions it as a punishment for certain crimes & the Bible comes from God
• Catholic & C of E churches have not condemned the use of capital punishment
• Church used it for crimes like heresy
• Aquinas said peace in society was more important than reforming sinners - 22What are the attitudes to capital punishment in Judaism?Most believe it is acceptable as a last resort with severe restrictions because…
• Torah says CP should be used for certain offences
• Talmud says it is allowed if murderer has been warned of the consequences of their actions/there are 2 witnesses
• It protects society
Some do not believe it is acceptable because the Torah & the Tenakh need updating - a Bet Din that executes a person once in 70 years is a destructive Bet Din - 23What are the laws on class A, B & C drugs?• Class A drugs e.g. cocaine, ecstasy, heroin
- 7 years in prison for possession
- Life in prison for supplying
• Class B drugs e.g. amphetamines
- 5 years in prison for supplying
- 14 years in prison for supplying
• Class C drugs e.g. cannabis, anabolic steroids
- 2 years in prison for possession
- 5 years in prison for supplying - 24What are the laws on tobacco & alcohol?• Tobacco - cannot be sold to under 18s, adverts for tobacco products are banned
• Alcohol - supervised under 16s can go anywhere in a pub, over 16s can have an alcoholic drink with a meal if accompanied by an adult - 25Why are Christians against illegal drugs?• St Paul taught a Christian’s body is a temple & should not be abused
• Drugs have mental effects which make it hard to worship God correctly - 26Why do some Christians believe in moderation, regarding tobacco & alcohol?• Jesus’ first miracle was turning water into wine
• St Paul said Christians could drink in moderation
• Jesus drank wine at the Last Supper - 27Why do some Christians believe in abstinence, regarding tobacco & alcohol?• Bible warns against drunkenness e.g. Noah’s drunkenness brought shame on the family
• Bible notes alcohol ‘impairs judgement, inflames passions & invites violence’ - 28Why are Jews against illegal drugs?• Drugs have mental effects which make it hard to worship God correctly
• Parents are usually distressed by child’s drug usage so is not honouring your parents
• Torah says ‘you shall be holy’ - 29Why do Jewish people believe in moderation, regarding tobacco & alcohol?• Wine is used in ritual processes such as Kiddush
•Drunkenness is condemned in the Tenakh
• Tenakh praises wine as a substance that ‘gladdens the heart’ - 30What are the health & social problems associated with tobacco?• Health - increases risk of getting over 50 medical conditions, can cause impotence in men
• Social - watching loved ones die, makes people smell - 31What are the health & social problems associated with drugs?• Health - death through overdose, major cause of mental illness
• Social - dealers are criminals, major cause of gang crime - 32What are the health & social problems associated with alcohol?• Health - causes liver & stomach problems, mental health problems
• Social - causes 41% of all deaths through falls, 65% of murderers had been drinking
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