Punishment Christian
“anyone who spares the rod hates their children” - Bible
“turn the other cheek” <> “eye for an eye” - Bible
“all have sinned” - Bible
“do not repay anyone evil for evil” - Bible
“If you do not commit adultery but do commit murder, you have become a lawbreaker.” - Bible
Punishment Buddhist
“Hatred does not cease by hatred” - Buddha
“Do not repay to crimes with other crimes” - Dalai Lama
“The key to a happier and more successful society is the growth of compassion” - Dalai Lama
Story of the saw
Death penalty Christian
“You shall not murder” - 10 commandments
“let anyone who is without sin be the first to throw the stone” - Bible
“whoever sheds human blood, by humans shall their blood be shed” - Bible
"anyone who murders will be subject to judgement.” - Bible
Death penalty Buddhist
“Whoever destroys a living creature… digs up his own root” - Buddha
“You shall not be punished for your anger, but by your anger” - Buddha
Forgiveness Christian
“Forgive 70×7” - Bible
“The Lord our God is merciful and forgiving” - Bible
“Forgive them, they do not know what they do” - Bible
“Forgive our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us” - Lord’s prayer
Forgiveness Buddhist
“The only way to experience healing and peace is to forgive” - Desmond Tutu
“Those who wrap themselves up in hatred is not quenched” - Buddha
“He does not need punishment; he needs help” - Thich Nhat Hanh
Intention
“Anyone who has looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery”
Attitudes to lawbreakers
“Love thy neighbour” - Bible
Parable of the sheep and goats
story of angulimala - Buddhist