Crime & Punishment

• Some Christians believe a punishment should be as severe as the crime committed.
• The religion influence crime and punishment and Church courts worked on the principle that punishments should offer criminals an opportunity to reform and save their souls.
• the religious symbols that are used indicate his need for redemption.
• The Church courts did not sentence people to death. Instead they used punishments such as forced pilgrimage, confession. and apology at Mass.
• Christians believe that sin is a part of human nature, we all have the potential to commit a crime and criminals should be treated justly.