Buddhism Crime
Which of the three poisons could be linked to stealing
GREED
Give one Christian argument for forgiveness of criminals.
Jesus taught forgiveness (e.g. Parable of the Lost Son). Forgive 77 times, Father Forgive them for they do not know what they are doing
What is deterrence?
Punishment to discourage crime/put people off of crime
Spell the word that means bad action in Buddhism
Unskilful
What is the commandment instructing Christians to not kill
Thou Shalt Not Kill
1st Moral Precept or To Abstain From Harming Any Living Thing
Give two Christian opposing arguments for the death penalty
FOR: “Do not kill” (Exodus 20), forgiveness.
AGAINST: “Life for life, eye for eye” (Exodus 21).
Give one secular argument against corporal punishment.
Inhumane; doesn’t reduce reoffending. It is also especially cruel to children
Spell the word for a punishment designed to put others off committing crime
Deterrence
Which prayer includes “forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us”?
The Lord’s Prayer.
Give two reasons a Buddhist argue against the death penalty?
Unskilful
Bad Karma
No chance to reform
breaks first moral precept
breaks right action/intention
How does sanctity of life influence Christian views on punishment?
Life is sacred, only God can give/take life.
the greatest happiness for the greatest number is known as what..
Principle of utility or utilitarianism
A 'fancy word' for being imprisoned
Incarceration
What is the second moral precept
to abstain from taking that which is not given
What does “metta” mean, and how does it apply to crime?
Loving-kindness – show compassion even to offenders.
Which parable teaches compassion for the ‘least of these’?
The Sheep and the Goats.
Apply the principal of utility to the death penalty giving an example
Principle of utility (Bentham): best action = greatest happiness for greatest number.
FOR death penalty: could deter murder → safety & happiness for society.
AGAINST: killing causes more harm/fear than good → not greatest happiness.
Example: If executing one murderer prevents many deaths, it might be justified. If it spreads fear or kills innocents, it fails utilitarian standards.
Spell the word for a philosophical system judging right and wrong by the greatest happiness for the greatest number.
Utilitarianism
What's the quote that supports the idea of corporal punishment?
He who spares the rod hates their children, but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them
Explain one Buddhist view on reformation as a purpose of punishment.
Helps reduce suffering, supports karma, aligns with compassion. Helps them reflect and do better!
Give a FOR and AGAINST:
Reformation should always be the main aim of punishment
FOR:
Jesus taught forgiveness (John 8 – Woman caught in adultery).
“Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us” (Lord’s Prayer).
Supports compassion and second chances (Lost Son parable).
AGAINST:
Justice and fairness also matter: “Eye for eye, tooth for tooth” (Exodus 21:24).
Retribution is biblical: “Whoever sheds human blood, by humans shall their blood be shed” (Genesis 9:6).
Deterrence protects society (Romans 13:1–4 – rulers “hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong”).
OR any argument approved by Ma'am
Give a FOR and AGAINST for this:
The death penalty is the only true justice for murder.
FOR: Retribution, deterrence, protection.
AGAINST: Human rights, wrongful convictions, reformation impossible.
Or other various answers approved by Ma'am
Spell the Buddhist term that means dependent arising - everything is interconnected and caused by something else.
Paticcasamuppada
What's a quote that supports retribution talking about BLOOD
Whoever sheds human blood, by humans shall their blood be shed; for in the image of God has God made mankind