Lawbreakers and types of crime (Christianity)
In this lesson, we will focus on the views on lawbreakers and types of crime within Christianity.
Lawbreakers and types of crime (Christianity)
In this lesson, we will focus on the views on lawbreakers and types of crime within Christianity.
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Key learning points
- Christian attitude to those who break the law
- Specific Christian teachings on murder, theft and hate crimes
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You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.
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5 Questions
Q1.
Shari'ah means 'the laws of Allah'
True
Q2.
Which of the following is the correct list for the four sources of Shari'ah?
Qur'an, Sunnah/Hadith, ijma, jihad
Qur'an, Sunnah/Hadith, qiyas, jihad
Q3.
Which of the following is an example of a 'forbidden' action?
Extra charity
Going to parties
Smoking
Q4.
Who can forgive unforgivable crimes?
No one
Q5.
Shari'ah councils can make which type of decisions in the UK?
Both
Legal
5 Questions
Q1.
All Christians believe you should punish a criminal as severely as the crime they committed?
True
Q2.
Which key term means to put someone off re-offending?
Punishment
Reformation
Retribution
Q3.
Which key term means to aim to change a criminal's behaviour so they won't re-offend?
Deterrence
Retribution
Q4.
The Bible says 'do not kill'
True
Q5.
In Christianity, hate crime is always wrong
False