Crimes as a cause of suffering
In this lesson, we will explore the attitude to suffering in Christianity and Islam. We will study a Case study of the Charleston Church shooting.
Crimes as a cause of suffering
In this lesson, we will explore the attitude to suffering in Christianity and Islam. We will study a Case study of the Charleston Church shooting.
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Key learning points
- Attitude to suffering in Christianity and Islam
- Case study: Charleston Church shooting
Equipment
You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.
Content guidance
- Contains conflict or violence.
Supervision
Adult supervision suggested.
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5 Questions
Q1.
Muslims believe that Shari'ah law can never be unjust
False
Q2.
What is the punishment for theft in Shari'ah law?
100 lashes
Death
Q3.
Theft comes under which category of crime in Shari'ah?
Community
Crimes against the state
Forgivable
Q4.
Murder comes under which category of crime in Shari'ah??
Community
Crimes against the state
Unforgivable
Q5.
Punishments in Shari'ah law can be used in the UK
True
5 Questions
Q1.
Most Christians believe good can come from suffering.
False
Q2.
Christians believe Jesus taught them to retaliate when someone harms them.
True
Q3.
Which of the following may a Muslim believe?
Suffering is a punishment from Allah
Suffering is only ever a test from Allah
Q4.
Muslims believe there is a duty to forgive.
True
Q5.
In the case study of the Charleston Church shooting, the victims and the family of the victims did not forgive Dylann Roof.
True