Crime = an action that breaks the law (made by government of a country) - justice service enforce the laws and punish those who break them.
Sin = an action that goes against will of God - Some sins are crimes, e.g. murder. Some sins are t crimes, e.g. adultery.
Religions follow rules of religions belief and values (Torah, Bible) and believe if one of the rules are broken, person should be punished by society as they will by God.
Catholics follow Natural Law - type of absolute morality.
Humans have free will and can discover what the right or wring thing to do is by using their conscience.
Catholics have a duty to inform their conscience by reading the Bible and asking a priest for advice, but have to take responsibility for own actions.
should practice virtues (moral habits) to become better people, e.g. faith hope and charity.
ABSOLUTE morality = when a person has rules which apply to all situations in all circumstances (e.g. It’s always wrong to kill = absolute rule)
RELATIVE morality = A person has moral rules, but is prepared to adapt or adjust them in certain situations (e.g. it’s wrong to kill, but if it reduces suffering it may be necessary).
