The Qur'an says that capital
punishment is an option which can be
considered, it doesn't have to be used
The Qur'an gives strict conditions under
which the death penalty can be given and
these are rarely met, so it should not be used
In some countries, Shariah law is not applied
properly-such as an unfair trail- and this can be
used to oppress people. Women and the poor
receive the most sentences of capital punishmenr
This goes against the teachings of Allah
In Favour of Capital Punishment...
The Qur'an (come directly from Allah)
says the death penalty may be used
Muhammed made statements to show
that he agreed with the death penalty
When he was ruler of Medina,
Muhammed sentenced people to death
Christianity
In Favour of Capital Punishment...
"Those who live by the sword shall die by the sword"
"Whoever sheds human blood, by humans shall their blood be shed"
Humans are made in the image of God and
this gives them the right to take life away
By choosing to commit a serious crime, the
person has chosen capital punishment
Jesus came to fulfill the law, not change it, and
the law at that time involved capital punishment
Governments decide what is best for the safety
of the people, this could be capital punishment
Against capital punishment...
God gave life and only God can take life away
Human life is sacred and holy
Sanctity of Life
It goes against the golden rule
Treat others as you wish to be treated
Capital punishment goes against
Jesus teaching "Love your neighbour
"But I tell you, love your enemies
and pray for those who punish you"
"But I tell you, do not resist an evil person.
If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn
to them the other cheek also"
Church of England Lambeth Conference
"This conference...urges the churches
to speak out against all government
who practise capital punishment
Drugs and Alcohol
Christianity
Against drugs...
Your body is a temple of the holy
spirit and should not be interfered with
They are illegal and Christians should
accept the authority of government
Drugs may interfere with worship o prayer and
prevent a persons relation ship with God
Accept the use of alcohol in moderation...
"This cup is the new covenant in my blood"
Jesus drank and turned water into wine
Alcohol was used in the last supper
Drink this in rememberance of me
Don't accept any alcohol use
The body is a temple of the holy spirit
It may lead to hangovers which might
interfere with a persons relationship with God
Drinking alcohol can impair a
persons judgement and reduce their
ability to act in a Christian way
"Do not get drunk with wine,
which will ruin you, but instead be
filled with the Holy Spirit"
Islam
Alcohol and drugs are both not allowed
"Do not approach prayer whilst
you are intoxicated until you know
what you are saying"
"Satan only wants to cause between you
animosity and hatred through intoxicants"
Prophet Muhamed taught that alcohol was haram (forbidden)
Drugs only spoil a persons relationship with Allah