What are the three aims of punishment?

Which aim of punishment is mostly prioritised by Christians?

• Retribution

• Reformation

• Deterrence

• Vindication

Which aim of punishment is largely supported under Shari'ah law?

• Retribution

• Reformation

• Deterrence

• Vindication

Which of the following best describes Christian attitudes to lawbreaking?

• It's always wrong

• It's generally wrong, unless laws are unfair and need challenging

• It can be acceptable in certain situations e.g. stealing to feed your family

• It's okay to break to law

Which of these responses best describes Muslim attitudes to lawbreaking?

• It's okay to break the law.

• It's generally encouraged to break laws which are unfair.

• In certain situations it's okay to break the law e.g. if you're living in poverty and need to feed your family.

• The law must be followed. Shari'ah law has been given by Allah, and if you live in a non-Muslim country, laws are designed to be fair and just.

Which of the following best describes Christian attitudes towards deterrence as an aim of punishment.

• Punishing harshly should be encouraged.

• Punishing harshly is sometimes needed to set an example to others.

• Punishing harshly is discouraged as all humans should be treated with respect no matter what they have done.

• Punishing harshly is discouraged, but as Jesus was a violent man, Christians should follow his example.

Which of the following is using physical pain e.g. flogging, beating as a form of punishment?

• Corporal Punishment

• Capital Punishment

• Community Service

• Forgiveness

If the Qur'an teaches to 'cut off the hands of thieves', which aim of punishment does this most support?

• Retribution

• Reformation

• Deterrence

• Vindication

Which of the following is a way of punishing offenders by making them do unpaid work in the community?

• Corporal Punishment

• Capital Punishment

• Community Service

• Rehabilitation Programmes

Which of the following best describes Christian attitudes to community service as a type of punishment?

• It's too soft. The offender needs to be punished more harshly to learn a lesson.

• It can be a positive punishment for some crimes such as vandalism as it gives them a chance to reform.

• It's the preferred type of punishment as it puts back into the community and gives criminals a chance to reform.

• It's what Jesus would have preferred, so Christians should follow his example.