Punishment Perspectives in Religions

What is retribution in the context of punishment according to Buddhism?

• Getting revenge

• Helping others

• Teaching responsibility

• Avoiding suffering

Why does Buddhism view retribution as negative?

• It creates more suffering

• It helps the offender learn

• It cleanses the offender’s sins

• It leads to forgiveness

Which aim of punishment focuses on making criminals reflect on their wrongdoings in Buddhism?

• Retribution

• Deterrence

• Reformation

• Vengeance

According to Buddhist teachings, what plays a significant role in punishment instead of retribution?

• Kamma (Karma)

• Forgiveness

• Imprisonment

• Fear of punishment

Why might Buddhists support putting criminals in prison?

• To punish them severely

• To protect society

• To cause suffering

• To teach revenge

What does 'an eye for an eye' refer to in Christian views of punishment?

• Retribution

• Reformation

• Deterrence

• Forgiveness

Which aim of punishment do most Christians prefer?

• Retribution

• Deterrence

• Reformation

• Public punishment

According to Christianity, what should be the focus of punishment?

• Revenge

• Changing behavior

• Inflicting pain

• Gaining power

How does the Bible encourage Christians to treat offenders?

• Seek revenge

• Punish harshly

• Show compassion and help reform them

• Ignore them

Which Bible verse promotes the idea of overcoming evil with good in the context of punishment?

• Exodus 21:23–25 'But if there is serious injury, you are to take life for life, 24 eye for eye, tooth for tooth,'

• Romans 12:19–21 'Do not take revenge, my dear friends'

• Matthew 5:44 'Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you'

• Luke 6:31​ 'Do to others as you would have them do to you'