R.S. GCSE Quotes - Crime and Punishment

Give a quote from the Dalai Lama relevant to poverty as a reason for crime.

"Always think compassion"

Quote a verse from the Bible relevant to poverty as a reason for crime?

"People do not despise a thief if he steals to satisfy his hunger" (Proverbs 6:30)

Quote a Buddhist scripture relating to addiction as a reason for crime.

"in maddening drink do not indulge" Five Moral Precepts

What did the Apostle Paul say about greed as a reason for crime?

"The love of money is the root of all kinds of evil." Letter to Timothy (New Testament)

Quote a verse from the Bible that could be used to condemn hate crime.

"Whoever hates his brother walks in darkness" First Letter of John (New Testament)

Quote a verse from the Bible supporting obedience to the law.

"There is no authority except that which God has established." Paul's Letter to the Romans, New Testament.

What special reason is given to avoid murder in Genesis 9:6?

"For God made man in his own image" (Genesis 9:6, Old Testament)

Quote a verse from the Bible that supports retribution.

"Anyone who injures their neighbour is to be injured in the same manner: fracture for fracture, eye for eye, tooth for tooth." Book of Leviticus (Old Testament)

How did Jesus respond to Old Testament teaching on retribution? (Quote)

"You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.' But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also." Jesus, Gospel of Matthew (New Testament)

Quote a verse from the Bible that supports deterrence.

"When a scoffer is punished, the simple becomes wise" Book of Proverbs (Old Testament)

What has Pope Francis said about deterrence?

"To think that the inner order of a person may be corrected only through punishment is not God's way." (Pope Francis)

Complete the quote from Thich Nhat Hanh: "When another person makes you suffer..."

"he does not need punishment; he needs help."

Give a quote from the Dalai Lama relevant to reformation.

Our duty to offenders "is to help them to rise towards nirvana"

Explain an event in the life of Jesus relevant to reformation.

Jesus told the woman caught in adultery: "Go, and sin no more." Gospel of John (New Testament)

Quote a verse from the Bible that could be used to support the humane treatment of prisoners.

"I was in prison and you visited me." Parable of the Sheep and the Goats.

Quote a verse from the Bible that could be used to support corporal punishment.

"Blows and wounds scrub away evil." Book of Proverbs (Old Testament)

Quote a Buddhist scripture that could be used to condemn corporal punishment.

The Buddha taught us to live "without stick or sword" (The Eightfold Path, Sutta Pitaka)

How many times did Jesus say we should forgive?

"Not seven times, but seventy-seven times" Jesus, Gospel of Matthew (New Testament)

What has the Dalai Lama said about forgiveness?

"While revenge weakens society, forgiveness gives it strength." Dalai Lama

Why does the Dalai Lama oppose the death penalty?

It contradicts his belief that "it is always possible for criminals to improve."

Quote a verse from the Bible that supports the death penalty.

"Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed, for God made man in his own image." (Genesis 9:6)