Christian
Buddhism
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Paper 1
Parables
100

Which aim of punishment links to “an eye for an eye”?

Retribution (Exodus 21:24)

100

What is the First Precept?

To Abstain From Harming Any Living Thing

100

Spell the word for a crime motivated by prejudice.
Starts with D

Discrimination

100

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.”

100

Which parable separates the righteous from the wicked like a shepherd?

Sheep and Goats – judgement, reward and punishment.

200

How does the sanctity of life teaching influence Christian views on capital punishment?

Life is sacred because God made it

200

Why would a Buddhist reject corporal punishment?

Breaks 1st moral precept, causes suffering, bad karma.

200

Parable of the B_________ and the boat?

Bodhisattva 

200

Which Christian sacrament involves cleansing sin, linking to crime?

Baptism.

200

Which parable teaches that helping the outcast is like serving God?

Good Samaritan – show compassion to all.

300

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.”

300

What does the story of Angulimala show about Buddhist attitudes to crime?

Reformation is possible; compassion can transform even the worst criminals.

300

Spell the word for “greatest happiness for the greatest number.”

Utilitarianism

300

Which Noble Truth could explain crime?

2nd Noble Truth - Causes of crime craving + three poisons 

300

Which Buddhist story shows how a murderer was transformed by the Buddha’s compassion?  

Angulimala – reformation is possible, compassion over vengeance.

400

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 

400

How do metta and karuna shape Buddhist attitudes to punishment?

Compassion/loving-kindness mean focus on reformation, rehabilitation.

400

Spell the name of the Buddhist murderer reformed by the Buddha’s compassion.

Angulimala

400

Which Christian teaching about creation supports sanctity of life?

Genesis 1:27 – humans made in God’s image.

400

Which Buddhist story shows the universality of suffering?

Kisa Gotami & the Mustard Seed – teaches karuna, empathy.

500

Forgiveness is more important than justice

FOR and AGAINST?

Ma'am approves the answer

500

Why would a Buddhist support reformation as the main aim of punishment?

It reduces suffering, allows personal growth, shows compassion (karuna/metta)

500

Spell the Buddhist concept of dependent arising.

Paticcasamuppada

500

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

500

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.