Christian attitudes

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

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