RE good and evil

What are three examples of natural evil?

-Tsumani
-Earthquakes
-Flood

What is absolute morality?

(Always right or wrong)- A situation where there is little doubt that the action is right or wrong

What are 5 causes of crime?

-Alcohol/ drugs
-Prejudice
-Money
-Trama
-Revenge

What is the US law about the death penalty?

The death penalty is legal in some states

What is deterrence?

An aim of punishment- to deter people from committing the same/ different crime

What is a conscience?

Instinctively knows what is wrong or is right

State two reasons for the death penalty.

-‘Lawful’ killing
-Should act as a deterrence

What are Prison Chaplains?

Prison Chaplins are people who provide support for inmates for example religious support

What are 3 examples of moral evil?

-Rape
-Murder
-War

What is UK about the death penalty?

The death penalty is illegal under UK law

Who was Gee Walker and what is her story?

She forgave her sons murders

What are three types of punishments?

-Fine
-Prison Sentence
-Death penalty (US)

What is a Christian view of the death penalty?

Most Christians do not support the death penalty because Jesus said no violence however the bible also says an eye for an eye.

State two reasons against the death penalty.

-It’s inhumane
-Sanctity of life

List 5 things that a Chaplain does.

-Provides religious support
-Helps new prisoners
-Provides support
-Education
-Reform

What is relative morality?

Sometimes right or wrong- morality is not simple. We have to weigh up what is right or wrong in the circumstances

What is retribution?

An aim of punishment- to get your own back

What is forgiveness?

To stop blaming someone and/ or pardoning them for what they have done wrong

What is free will?

The ability to have choices voluntarily and independently. The belief that nothing is pre-determined.

What is the Muslim view of the death penalty?

Most Muslim would agree with it as everything is gods plans and god rewards for hardships

What is reparation?

An aim of punishment designed to help an offender back into society.

What is capital punishment?

The death penalty

Define justice

Fairness: where everyone has equal provisions and opportunity