Crime and punishment

Greed and hatred

“Do not covet” Ten Commandments

Greed and hatred Buddhism

Three poisons

Following the law

“Obey the law of the land” Leviticus

Obey God

“We must obey God rather than humans” Acts

Christ and criminals

“Today you will be in paradise with me” Luke

Sheep and Goats

“For when I was in prison you came to visit me” Matthew

Hate

“Anyone who hates a brother or sister is a murderer” 1 John

Sanctity of life

“I your God give life and take it away” Deuteronomy

Murder

“You shall not kill” 10 Commandments

Theft

“You shall not steal” 10 Commandments

Criminals

“For what comes out of a person defiles them… theft, greed, murder” Mark

Good actions

“He who persists in doing good, will receive eternal life” Romans

Suffering

“Suffering creates perseverance” Romans

Corporal punishment

‘He who spares the rod hates their children, but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them.’ Proverbs

Forgiveness

“Forgive those that sin against you, and your Father will forgive you” Matthew

Corporal punishment psalms

“I will punish their transgressions with the rod” Psalm

Death penalty for

“Whoever sheds man’s blood, by man shall his blood be shed” Genesis

Death penalty against

Pope Francis said the death penalty “is inadmissible and the Church is calling for abolition worldwide”