Christian Views on Punishment

What is the main reason some Christians campaign for better prison conditions?

• They believe in evil people.

• They believe in evil actions.

• They believe in mercy.

• They believe in punishment.

Why do most Christians not support using physical pain as a form of punishment?

• It is harmful and negative.

• It is currently legal in the UK.

• It is a form of reformation.

• It is a form of community service.

What is the purpose of community service as a punishment according to many Christians?

• To harm the offender.

• To repay the community.

• To use physical pain.

• To keep criminals in prison.

What does the death penalty mean?

Which of the following is a reason some Christians argue that the death penalty is a just punishment?

• It deters criminals.

• It goes against sanctity of life.

• It goes against reformation.

• The Bible says 'an eye for an eye'.

What is one argument against the death penalty according to some Christians?

• It is a just punishment.

• It deters criminals.

• It goes against sanctity of life.

• It keeps people safe.

Why might some Christians argue that the death penalty goes against the aim of reformation?

• It deters criminals.

• It keeps people safe.

• A dead criminal cannot be reformed.

• It is a just punishment.

What is corporal punishment?

• Punishments of the body like beatings

• Punisihments of the mind like mental torture

• The death penalty

• A prison sentence

Which law allows for physical punishments for crimes in Islam?

• Shariah

• Hadith

• Halal

• Haram

What do many Muslims not believe about crime?

• It should be harshly punished as it damages the Ummah

• It is not their fault becasue of Predestination

• If someone is in trouble they should ask for help before commiting a crime

• Islam provides the answers and solutions to problems, therefore crime is damaging Islam