Christian
Which aim of punishment links to “an eye for an eye”?
Retribution (Exodus 21:24)
What is the First Precept?
To Abstain From Harming Any Living Thing
Spell the word for a crime motivated by prejudice.
Starts with D
Discrimination
Which prayer teaches forgiveness, useful in crime and punishment?
he Lord’s Prayer – “Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us.”
Which parable separates the righteous from the wicked like a shepherd?
Sheep and Goats – judgement, reward and punishment.
How does the sanctity of life teaching influence Christian views on capital punishment?
Life is sacred because God made it
Why would a Buddhist reject corporal punishment?
Breaks 1st moral precept, causes suffering, bad karma.
Parable of the B_________ and the boat?
Bodhisattva
Which Christian sacrament involves cleansing sin, linking to crime?
Baptism.
Which parable teaches that helping the outcast is like serving God?
Good Samaritan – show compassion to all.
Except for eye for an eye, Which verse might be used to support capital punishment?
Whoever sheds human blood, by humans shall their blood be shed.”
What does the story of Angulimala show about Buddhist attitudes to crime?
Reformation is possible; compassion can transform even the worst criminals.
Spell the word for “greatest happiness for the greatest number.”
Utilitarianism
Which Noble Truth could explain crime?
2nd Noble Truth - Causes of crime craving + three poisons
Which Buddhist story shows how a murderer was transformed by the Buddha’s compassion?
Angulimala – reformation is possible, compassion over vengeance.
Evaluate: “Christians should always support reformation as the main aim of punishment.”
FOR/AGAINST
FOR: Jesus forgives sinners (Lost Son, John 8), compassion.
AGAINST: Justice/retribution (Exodus 21:24, Genesis 9:6).
Or any argument Ma'am agrees
How do metta and karuna shape Buddhist attitudes to punishment?
Compassion/loving-kindness mean focus on reformation, rehabilitation.
Spell the name of the Buddhist murderer reformed by the Buddha’s compassion.
Angulimala
Which Christian teaching about creation supports sanctity of life?
Genesis 1:27 – humans made in God’s image.
Which Buddhist story shows the universality of suffering?
Kisa Gotami & the Mustard Seed – teaches karuna, empathy.
Forgiveness is more important than justice
FOR and AGAINST?
Ma'am approves the answer
Why would a Buddhist support reformation as the main aim of punishment?
It reduces suffering, allows personal growth, shows compassion (karuna/metta)
Spell the Buddhist concept of dependent arising.
Paticcasamuppada
How does incarnation link to crime and punishment?
Think what incarnation means.
Incarnate = In flesh
Jesus forgave sinners and showed mercy – model for Christians on justice
How do parables like Angulimala and the Sheep & Goats connect to punishment?
Both stress justice with responsibility: Angulimala = reformation, compassion; Sheep & Goats = judgement, reward, consequences.