RS Theme E EUT (crime & punishment) - quotes + stuff to remember

you should follow the law because it was appointed by god

there is no authority except god, and those that exist have been instituted by god - romans (st paul - C only)

parable for poverty, rich/poor

parable of the rich man & lazarus

teaches that poverty isn’t a moral failure but a failing of society, therefore poverty isn’t bad yk

stealing + greediness as bad

nor thieves nor the greedy … will inherit the kingdom of god - corinthinans (st paul - C only)

greed as bad

the love of money is the root of all kinds of evils - timothy (bible + tanakh)

everyone is equal

there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in christ jesus' - galatians (st paul - C only)

parable about treating people well & the benefits of this (specifically prisoners) + 2 quotes

parable of the sheep & the goats

‘i was in prison and you came to visit me’ (jesus - C only)

‘whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me’ - jesus

lord’s prayer - reform + forgiveness

‘forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us’ - lord’s prayer (jesus - C only)
the lord’s prayer was taught by jesus as the perfect example of prayer

repentance

repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand - matthew (jesus - C only)

justice

let justice roll on like waters, righteousness like an ever-flowing stream - amos (bible + tanakh)

proportionality (can be used for retribution but don’t say revenge)

‘eye for an eye’ - exodus (B+T)

being good to other people

love your neighbour as yourself - leviticus (B+T)

christianity as a body - unity

if one part suffers, every part suffers - st paul

islam (muhammad) on helping others

the most beloved people to allah are those who are most beneficial to people - hadith (prophet muhammad’s teachings)

jesus’ example of forgiveness on the cross

father forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing - luke (jesus - C only)

god decides when you die/live

a season is set for everything, a time for being born and a time for dying - ecclesiastes (st paul - C only)

no killing

you shall not kill - 10 commandments

parable for forgiveness & repetance

parable of the lost son

against vengence

You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge - leviticus (B+T)

for the death penalty

whoever sheds human blood, by humans shall their blood be shed - genesis (B+T)

denominations on origins of evil

catholics believe the most in original sin (give people a tendency to sin)

judaism - satan as an agent used by god to test people. observing mitzvot can help you avoid evil

denominations on alchohol/addiction

most christian denominations don’t forbid alcohol but none encourage excessive drinking

the salvation army encourages an alcohol free life (devastating social effects, long term use can lead to disorders)

jews don’t forbid alcohol but discourage drinking in excess

prison reform organisations

prison fellowship: christian charity supporting prisoners & families

aleph institute: jewish charity providing financial/emotional/spiritual assistance to families with people in prison

religions on the death penalty

Catholicism: Modern society has alternatives to execution, Even the worst criminals can repent, The risk of killing an innocent person is too great, Life imprisonment without parole is the moral alternative

Sikhism: Opposes the death penalty entirely, Taking life brutalises society

Islam: Murderers may forfeit their right to live, But if there is any doubt, execution should not occur, Forgiveness is encouraged and considered morally superior

Hinduism: Rejects “life for a life”, Even one wrongful execution makes society complicit in murder. A truly civilised society should not kill

Judaism: Historically moved away from capital punishment, A court that executes even rarely is seen as bloodthirsty, There is no true “closure”—trauma remains

the torah identifies 36 offences (including murder) that should be punishable for death. but the Talmud makes it clear that executions shouldn’t happen too often, laying down strict rules about evidence that in reality are unlikely to be met

Humanism: Violent offenders are shaped by past violence or illness, Crime reflects societal failure, Responding with more violence is counterproductive, Decisions must be made calmly, not from anger