Ethic and Philosophy - crime and punishment

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What does utilitarianism mean?
pushing offenders to discourage or 'deter' future wrongdoings.
What is the point of law and prison?
to maximise the happiness of society.
What is protection? 
punishment often aims to protect more people from becoming victims of a crime.
What is retribution?  
makes the criminals suffer because they made the victim/s suffer, it means 'getting revenge.'
What does reformation mean? 
to change the person who committed the crime.
What does reparation mean? 
repairing the damage that was done through the crime.
What does deterrence mean? 
to deter or put people off committing crimes all together.
What does vindication mean?
through effective punishment the government and the law can prove that it deserves respect and should be followed.
What are some punishments for crime?
community service, electronic tagging, fine, probation, parole, life imprisonment and death penalty.
What is a prison chaplain?  
a member of the clergy or other religious groups attached to a private institution, such as a prison, school, hospital ect.
What does justice mean to a christian?
forgiveness and punishment together.
Why do christians believe that forgiveness is important?
because jesus forgave those who killed him.
What is restorative justice?
So jesus can forgive those who had betrayed them.
Why do christians believe in prison reform?
because jesus taught compassion.
Why do christians want to help with poverty and unemployment?
as a means to restore social injustice and preventing crime.
What do christians think is the main aim of prison?
to enable people to reform.
What did John Howard do?
He was a committed Calvinist in the late eighteenth century. He saw how prisoners were and went to the parliament to get the condition of the prisons changed, which he succeeded with.
Why do muslims see punishment as essential?
to protect society.
What does Shari'ah mean? 
straight path.
What is outlined in Shari'ah law?
God's law and punishment.
What is the main aim of punishment to Muslims?
to deter and punish.
What did Elizabeth Fry do?
Encouraged education for female prisoners.
What does humane mean?
giving people a nicer and kinder death.
What are two arguments for the death penalty? 
Execution is the only way to truly protect society. Life for a life.
What are two arguments against the death penalty?
The death penalty does not deter murder. The state should be a moral force for good.
Why do liberal christians oppose the death penalty?
They believe that only God has the right to take a life and that execution goes against the sanctity of life.
Complete the quote:
"Father forgive them for they know not what they do" [Luke]
What have Quakers done since 1818? Why?
Campaigned against the death penalty.
Complete the quotes:
"An eye for an eye" "Whoever sheds human blood, his blood shall be shed" [Genesis]
Does the catholic church support the death penalty?
Yes.
Why do Muslims support capital punishment?
It can be issued for service crimes and they'll be punished by God on judgment day.
Complete the quote:
"[Do not] take a life...except for just cause." [Qur'an]
What is an example of a "just cause":
Murder and openly attacking Islam.
Why do some Muslims oppose the death penalty?
That Shari'an law is often used by repressive governments.
What are two types of forgiveness in Islam?
God's forgiveness and Humans forgiveness.
Complete the quote:
"God is oft-forgiving, most merciful" [Qur'an]
Complete this quote:
"Forgive and you will be forgiven" [Luke]
What is a parable in the bible about forgiveness?
Parable of the forgiving father.
How do Catholics and Evangelical Christians disagree about forgiveness?
Forgiveness is supported through confession and religious acts of atonement, for example, saying specific prayers.
What does repent mean? 
To be genuinely sorry for what you have done/show remorse.