religion, crime and punishment

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What is the aim of working in the community in relation to crime?
To be free from a crime
What type of crime is punished for hatred?
Racism and homophobia
What does using physical pain as a punishment refer to?
Corporal punishment
What does a comfortable life imply in the context of crime?
It suggests a life free from crime and its consequences
What is defined as an action against the law that causes harm?
A crime
Where are criminals sent to serve their sentence?
A prison
What is a form of punishment where the offender is killed?
Capital punishment
What does it mean when something negative is done to criminals by the state?
It refers to punitive measures taken against offenders
What is the aim of punishment in teaching and preventing future crime?
To educate offenders and deter future offenses
What is one aim of punishment related to reforming criminals?
To help them change their behavior
What does showing leniency and pardoning someone for wrongdoing imply?
It means to forgive and not impose harsh penalties
What does seeking revenge on criminals as an aim of punishment entail?
It involves imposing penalties to get back at the offender
What does the Bible warn Christians against in relation to crime?
Having evil thoughts that lead to evil actions
How are Christians who fail good intentions punished compared to those with evil intentions?
They incur less severe punishment
What are some reasons people commit crimes?
Poverty, hatred, greed, revenge, stress, boredom, and oppression
What are the three aims of punishment?
Deterrence: To stop others from committing crimes
Rehabilitation: To help criminals change their behavior
Retribution: To get back at the offender
What does deterrence aim to achieve in the context of punishment?
It seeks to stop others from committing crimes
What does rehabilitation aim to achieve in the context of punishment?
It seeks to help criminals change their behavior
What does retribution refer to in the context of punishment?
Getting back at the offender
What is the significance of forgiveness in Jesus' teaching?
It means to show mercy and pardon someone for their actions
How does forgiveness relate to the death penalty according to some Christians?
It is used as an argument against the death penalty
What do many Christians believe about the treatment of prisoners?
They should be treated well even if they have done wrong
What is the general Christian stance on capital punishment?
Most do not support it as it is harmful and negative
What do many Christians believe about community service as a punishment?
It helps criminals make up for what they have done
What is the status of the death penalty in the UK?
It has not been used since 1965
What do some Christians argue about the death penalty in relation to the Bible?
It is a just punishment according to "an eye for an eye"
What do other Christians argue against the death penalty?
It goes against the sanctity of life
How does the death penalty relate to rehabilitation according to some Christians?
It contradicts the aim of rehabilitation
What do Christians believe about the nature of people who commit crimes?
They can be tempted to do wrong
What does the teaching to "love your enemies" imply for Christians?
They should forgive and show mercy