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What is corporal punishment?

Physical punishment like whipping or caning.

What is the death penalty?

Execution as punishment for a serious crime.

What is forgiveness in religion?

Letting go of resentment; key in Christianity and Islam.

Can good intentions excuse harmful actions?

Intentions matter but outcomes are also important in both faiths.

What are reasons people commit crimes?

Upbringing, poverty, mental illness, addiction, opposition to unjust laws.

What are religious views on people who break the law?

Religions may show compassion, stress repentance and rehabilitation.

What are the main types of crime?

Hate crimes, theft, and murder.

What are the aims of punishment?

Retribution, deterrence, and reformation.

What is the religious view on prison?

Prison is a form of punishment and opportunity for change.

What is the role of justice in religion?

Fair and proportionate treatment aligned with divine laws.