Types of Punishment: Corporal Punishment, Community Service

• What are the two types of punishment mentioned?

  Corporal Punishment, Community Service
• What does the Old Testament say about punishment?

  Life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth
• What does Matthew 5 in the New Testament emphasize about enemies?

  Love your enemies and pray for them
• What does Romans in the New Testament say about revenge?

  Leave room for God's wrath and do not take revenge
• What is corporal punishment?

  Punishment by causing pain, like hitting
• When was corporal punishment banned?

  Banned in 1987
• What did a Christian school want to do in 2005 regarding corporal punishment?

  They wanted to bring it back
• Does corporal punishment serve as a deterrent?

  Yes, some may avoid crimes due to fear
• How can corporal punishment affect criminals?

  It can make them more hardened over time
• Can corporal punishment lead to reformation?

  Yes, it may teach right from wrong
• What is the retribution aspect of corporal punishment?

  Victims may want to see offenders suffer
• What do Christians believe about corporal punishment?

  It goes against Jesus' teachings of love
• What is the Islamic view on corporal punishment?

  Criminals can pay a fine instead of being beaten
• What does the 'law of compensation' mean in Islam?

  Criminals can pay fines instead of punishment
• Why is community service considered good for minor offenses?

  It allows for reform and making amends
• What did the Church of England say about community service?

  It helps with drug problems and education
• What types of crimes might be punishable by community service?

  Minor assault, benefit fraud, vandalism
• How many hours of unpaid work does community service involve?

  Between 40 and 300 hours
• What is the purpose of community service for offenders?

  To make up for their actions and reform
• What are the aims of punishment?

  • Deterrence
  • Reformation
  • Retribution
• What are the religious beliefs on corporal punishment?

  Christian views:

  • Against Jesus' teachings
  • No developed country uses it

  
  

  Islamic views:

  • Law of compensation allows fines
  • 'Cut the hands of a thief' as punishment
• What are the benefits of community service?

  • Allows offenders to reform
  • Helps them make amends
  • Provides education and counseling