Crime and punishment

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