Re assembly 1 punishment and capital punishment

• What is a crime?

  An act that breaks a law
• What is a sin?

  An act against the will of God
• How do crimes and sins differ?

  Crimes offend the law; sins offend God
• How do Christians avoid sin?

  By following the 10 commandments and Jesus' teachings
• What do the 10 commandments teach Christians?

  To worship only God and not harm others
• What is the Golden Rule taught by Jesus?

  To treat others as you want to be treated
• What is the role of conscience in avoiding sin?

  It helps discern right from wrong
• What is Absolute morality?

  Belief in universal moral principles
• What is Relative morality?

  Belief that morality is context-dependent
• What is the aim of Deterrence in punishment?

  To discourage crime by making examples
• What does Retribution in punishment mean?

  Making criminals pay for their wrongdoings
• How does Retribution relate to the Old Testament?

  It reflects "an eye for an eye" principle
• What is the goal of Rehabilitation in punishment?

  To help offenders change their behavior
• Why is Rehabilitation considered effective long-term?

  It prevents reoffending by reforming criminals
• What does Pope Francis teach about the death penalty?

  It is inadmissible as it attacks human dignity
• What is a key argument for the death penalty?

  Some crimes are so dreadful it is justified
• What is a key argument against the death penalty?

  You cannot reform a dead person
• What do non-religious humanists believe about the death penalty?

  It should be abolished for ethical reasons
• What are the forms and aims of punishment?

  • Deterrence: Discourages crime by making examples
  • Retribution: Makes criminals pay for their actions
  • Rehabilitation: Helps offenders change behavior
• What are the arguments for and against Capital Punishment?

  For:

  • Some crimes justify extreme punishment
  • Jesus did not oppose the death penalty

  
  

  Against:

  • Humans are made in God's image
  • Revenge contradicts Jesus' teachings
  • Reform is impossible for the deceased
• What does the Catholic Church teach about Capital Punishment?

  • Death penalty is inadmissible
  • It attacks human dignity
  • Focus on justice and human dignity
• What are key quotes related to punishment and morality?

  • "Your actions have consequences, choose wisely."
  • "Life for life, eye for eye."
  • "Forgive 70x7."
• What actions can individuals take regarding punishment issues?

  • Counter protest
  • Write letters
  • Education
  • Protest