RE- sin and forgiveness key definitions

• sin-acting against the will of God. an offence against God either through neglect or conscious intent.
• crime-an act or omission which goes against the law of the country.
• Absolute morality-morality which is concerned with the act it is either moral or immoral regardless of the situation.
• Relative morality-morality which determines if something is morally right or wrong depending on the situation.
• Deterrent-to put off or discourage someone from doing something that is against the law
• Retribution-The idea that punishment should make the criminals pay for what they have done wrong and that there is some justice for the victim.
• Rehabilitation- the idea that punishment should change criminals so that they will not commit that crime again
• Punishment- the consequences of a wrong decision and a penalty imposed by a person in authority on the person who has commited wrongdoing