The victim of a crime decides to no longer feel angry towards the criminal.

What is Situation Ethics?

That right and wrong should be decided by what is most loving to do.

Doing what is right and fair based on the law.

Identify one of the non-religious reasons for claiming Christianity causes suffering.

Religious groups can argue with each other, and even turn to violence., Religion can make people feel guilty for not being better., Religious rules stop people from doing what makes them happy.

Which quote might a Christian understand to mean support a victim of a crime?

'Defend the oppressed (mistreated)'

Which of these Bible teachings from Jesus seems to support restorative justice?

‘forgive and you will be forgiven’, If someone has 'something against you... go and be reconciled.', 'turn to them the other cheek as well.’

Which Bible quote seems to support retribution as an aim of punishment?

'An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.'

What will happen to those who have done good, when they die?

‘those who have done what is good will rise to live'

What do many non-religious people think should be done about suffering?

People should do all they can to stop suffering.

What did Jesus say about people who didn't follow God's rules?

'will be called least in the kingdom of heaven.’

Which of these is NOT an explanation for why people do crimes?

The snowfall was too heavy the night before.

Which of these is a Christian organisation that helps organise restorative justice meetings?

Sycamore Tree programme by the Prison Fellowship Christian

Identify one Bible quote in favour of capital punishment.

'An eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth.', 'Whoever sheds blood shall have their blood shed.'

Identify a Bible teaching from Jesus that is not about forgiveness.

'cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing...'

Which of these is NOT a non-religious reason to believe in justice?

As God has said in the Bible that justice is important.

Identify one Bible quote against capital punishment.

'Only someone who has done no sin can throw a stone to kill a criminal.', 'Forgive others as you wish to be forgiven'

What do the Humanists UK say about whether capital punishment works as a deterrent?

‘Numbers of murders do not rise when capital punishment is abolished.'

Which Bible quote seems to support protection as an aim of punishment?

'Love your neighbour', 'Defend the poor and oppressed.'

Identify a Christian teaching that supports criminals being punished.

There are many punishments set out in the Old Testament for breaking rules., Those who do not help those in need will be given 'eternal punishment'.

What happened when Jesus was shown a woman who was about to stoned to death for the crime of adultery?

Jesus said 'let he who is without sin throw the first stone'.

What is reformation as an aim of punishment?

Trying to change the criminal so that they no longer want do crimes.

What is deterrence as an aim of punishment?

Putting people off from doing crimes by making off-putting punishments.

What did Jesus teach that might seem to go against punishing those who break laws?

‘Do not judge others, and you will not be judged.'

What is protection as an aim of punishment?

Protecting other people from crime.

What is retribution as an aim of punishment?

Payback. Doing wrong to those who have done bad things

What would a Situation Ethicist ask to try to work out whether capital punishment is right or wrong?

What is the most loving thing for all?

Why do many Christians not agree with Situation Ethics?

As it can say that it could be right to break laws from God in the Bible.

Which of these is a reason against having laws?

Some laws might be wrong, so it would be better not to have those laws.

In Jesus' parable about two servants who break the rules, who does Jesus teach is punished more?

He said the first servant – who knew what he was doing was wrong.

Guidelines as to how people should behave; the rules of a country.

Which Bible quote seems to support deterrence as an aim of punishment?

'Love your neighbour', 'Defend the poor and oppressed.'

Which of these is a non-religious explanation for suffering?

It happens because of how the world works and the choices people make

Identify one reason why justice might be important to victims.

They may feel it is fair if the person who has hurt them is punished.

Why do Christians support human rights for prisoners?

Christian teachings on love and justice support treating people with love.

Identify one non-religious reason for being against the death penalty.

Some people who have been executed have later been found to be innocent.

Jesus argues against the Old Testament, 'eye for an eye'. What does he say instead?

'turn to them the other cheek as well.’

Which of these Bible quotes teaches Christians to follow the law?

‘those who have done what is good will rise to live', ‘Let every person be subject to (obey) the governing authorities’, ‘act justly and to love mercy’

What does the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats say about what will happen to those who help those in need?

Rewarded with ‘eternal life’

Identify one non-religious reason for supporting capital punishment.

It is a deterrent – putting people off from crimes

What is capital punishment/death penalty?

Where a state kills someone as a punishment for committing a serious crime

How is the devil linked with doing sins, for some Christians?

He tempts people to do things, like the serpent in the Garden of Eden

What is restorative justice?

This is where criminals have the chance to meet the victims of their crime.

Which of these teachings supports showing kindness to criminals?

Jesus said, 'when I was in prison, you visited me.', Jesus said, 'blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.'

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Multiple-choice quiz on the Christianity, Crime & Punishment unit from the Edexcel GCSE in Religious Studies.

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1
What is forgiveness?
Doing what is right and fair based on the law.
Forgetting there ever was a crime committed.
An act that breaks the law
The victim of a crime decides to no longer feel angry towards the criminal.
2
What is the punishment for the worst crimes, in the United Kingdom?
Prison
Death Penalty
Fines
Community service
3
What is Situation Ethics?
Following the laws of the Bible.
That the victim of a crime decides to no longer feel angry
That right and wrong should be decided by what is most loving to do.
Doing what is right and fair based on the law.
4
What is justice?
Guidelines as to how people should behave; the rules of a country.
Free choice.
An act that breaks the law.
Doing what is right and fair based on the law.
5
Identify one of the non-religious reasons for claiming Christianity causes suffering.
Religious groups can argue with each other, and even turn to violence.
Christianity teaches love for all, and that God will give forgiveness.
Religion can make people feel guilty for not being better.
Religious rules stop people from doing what makes them happy.
6
Which quote might a Christian understand to mean support a victim of a crime?
'Defend the oppressed (mistreated)'
‘those who have done what is good will rise to live'
‘Let every person be subject to the governing authorities’
'Do not judge others, and you will not be judged.'
7
Which of these Bible teachings from Jesus seems to support restorative justice?
Those who do not help those in need will be given 'eternal punishment'.
‘forgive and you will be forgiven’
If someone has 'something against you... go and be reconciled.'
'turn to them the other cheek as well.’
8
Which Bible quote seems to support retribution as an aim of punishment?
'An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.'
'Love your neighbour'
'Defend the poor and oppressed.'
'Restore them gently.'
9
What will happen to those who have done good, when they die?
'those who have done what is evil will rise to be condemned’
'Forgive others, and you will be forgiven.’
‘those who have done what is good will rise to live'
‘Let every person be subject to the governing authorities’
10
What do Christians believe they should do for those who suffer?
Ignore those in need.
Help those who do not need help.
Ask for others to help, not them.
Help those in need.
11
Who does Jesus say will be judged worse by God in Matthew 7:1-5?
Those who do not judge anyone
People who do not know God's laws
Those who judge others
People who forgive others
12
What do many non-religious people think should be done about suffering?
People should do all they can to stop suffering.
They ignore it.
They think it comes from the Devil and there is nothing to be done.
They think suffering is a good thing.
13
What did Jesus say about people who didn't follow God's rules?
'Forgive others, and you will be forgiven.’
Rewarded with ‘eternal life’
'will be called least in the kingdom of heaven.’
‘Let every person be subject to the governing authorities’
14
Which of these is NOT an explanation for why people do crimes?
Some people are in poverty and desperate.
The snowfall was too heavy the night before.
Some people have grown up around violence and crime.
Some people use their free will and freely choose to.
15
Which of these is a Christian organisation that helps organise restorative justice meetings?
Pax Christi (Roman Catholic pacifist organisation)
Sycamore Tree programme by the Prison Fellowship Christian
Christian Aid who help people in need around the world
Street Pastors in Reading
16
Identify one Bible quote in favour of capital punishment.
'Only someone who has done no sin can throw a stone to kill a criminal.'
'An eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth.'
'Whoever sheds blood shall have their blood shed.'
'Forgive others as you wish to be forgiven'
17
Identify a Bible teaching from Jesus that is not about forgiveness.
‘forgive and you will be forgiven’
'Forgive 77 times'
In The Lord's Prayer: 'Forgive us as we wish to be forgiven'
'cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing...'
18
Which of these quotes seems to support a full and fair trial?
‘Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy’
‘forgive and you will be forgiven’
‘judge fairly'
'turn to them the other cheek as well.’
19
Which of these is NOT a non-religious reason to believe in justice?
To make sure criminals are treated as they deserve to be
To protect people
As God has said in the Bible that justice is important.
To ensure peace and order
20
Identify one Bible quote against capital punishment.
'Only someone who has done no sin can throw a stone to kill a criminal.'
'Whoever sheds blood shall have their blood shed.'
'An eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth.'
'Forgive others as you wish to be forgiven'
21
What do the Humanists UK say about whether capital punishment works as a deterrent?
'Capital punishment works'
'Capital punishment is wrong as innocent people are killed'
‘Numbers of murders do not rise when capital punishment is abolished.'
'Capital punishment is right as people deserve it if they have killed'
22
Which Bible quote seems to support protection as an aim of punishment?
'Restore them gently.'
'An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.'
'Love your neighbour'
'Defend the poor and oppressed.'
23
Identify a Christian teaching that supports criminals being punished.
There are many punishments set out in the Old Testament for breaking rules.
If someone has 'something against you... go and be reconciled.'
‘forgive and you will be forgiven’
Those who do not help those in need will be given 'eternal punishment'.
24
What happened when Jesus was shown a woman who was about to stoned to death for the crime of adultery?
Jesus fought with those about to stone the woman.
The woman was stoned to death.
Jesus said 'let he who is without sin throw the first stone'.
Jesus said 'an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth', supporting stoning.
25
What is reformation as an aim of punishment?
Protecting other people from crime.
Payback. Doing wrong to those who have done bad things
Trying to change the criminal so that they no longer want do crimes.
Putting people off from doing crimes by making off-putting punishments.
26
What is deterrence as an aim of punishment?
Protecting other people from crime.
Payback. Doing wrong to those who have done bad things
Putting people off from doing crimes by making off-putting punishments.
Trying to change the criminal so that they no longer want do crimes.
27
What did Jesus teach that might seem to go against punishing those who break laws?
‘Let every person be subject to the governing authorities’
‘those who have done what is good will rise to live'
‘act justly and to love mercy’
‘Do not judge others, and you will not be judged.'
28
What is protection as an aim of punishment?
Trying to change the criminal so that they no longer want do crimes.
Payback. Doing wrong to those who have done bad things
Protecting other people from crime.
Putting people off from doing crimes by making off-putting punishments.
29
What is retribution as an aim of punishment?
Payback. Doing wrong to those who have done bad things
Trying to change the criminal so that they no longer want do crimes.
Protecting other people from crime.
Putting people off from doing crimes by making off-putting punishments.
30
What would a Situation Ethicist ask to try to work out whether capital punishment is right or wrong?
Where is the criminal from?
What is the most loving thing for all?
What is capital punishment?
What is best for me?
31
Why do many Christians not agree with Situation Ethics?
As Jesus did not teach to 'love your neighbour'
As it can say that it could be right to break laws from God in the Bible.
As it says to love your neighbour
As they don't know what it is
32
Which of these is a reason against having laws?
People have a clear idea how they are expected to act to each other.
Some laws might be wrong, so it would be better not to have those laws.
People are protected from crime, including their bodies and possessions.
People do not have to live in fear of crime.
33
In Jesus' parable about two servants who break the rules, who does Jesus teach is punished more?
Neither should be punished at all.
The servant who did not know what they did would be punished more.
He said both servants would be punished the same .
He said the first servant – who knew what he was doing was wrong.
34
What is the law?
An act that breaks the law.
Free choice.
Doing what is right and fair based on the law.
Guidelines as to how people should behave; the rules of a country.
35
Which books of the Bible have many teachings on law and punishment?
Proverbs
The Gospels
The last five books
The first five books
36
Which Bible quote seems to support deterrence as an aim of punishment?
'Restore them gently.'
'An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.'
'Love your neighbour'
'Defend the poor and oppressed.'
37
What is free will?
Free choice.
Guidelines as to how people should behave; the rules of a country.
An act that breaks the law.
Doing what is right and fair based on the law.
38
Which of these is a non-religious explanation for suffering?
It is all part of God's plan.
It happens because the Devil tempts people.
God allows suffering to test if people are faithful.
It happens because of how the world works and the choices people make
39
Identify one reason why justice might be important to victims.
They might feel it is not fair if the person who has hurt them is punished.
They may feel it is fair if the person who has hurt them is punished.
They might want people to get away with it.
Victims don't normally think justice is important.
40
Why do Christians support human rights for prisoners?
Christians believe that people do not have human rights
Christian teachings support torture.
Christian teachings on love and justice support treating people with love.
Christians believe that the Bible does not support Human Rights
41
Identify one non-religious reason for being against the death penalty.
Some people who have been executed have later been found to be innocent.
It gets rid of the criminals, protecting everyone else from them.
It is a deterrent – putting people off from crimes.
People who take a life deserve their life taken.
42
Jesus argues against the Old Testament, 'eye for an eye'. What does he say instead?
‘Let every person be subject to the governing authorities’
‘eternal life’
'turn to them the other cheek as well.’
‘eternal punishment’
43
Which of these Bible quotes teaches Christians to follow the law?
‘those who have done what is good will rise to live'
‘Let every person be subject to (obey) the governing authorities’
‘Do not judge others, and you will not be judged'
‘act justly and to love mercy’
44
What is a crime?
An act that breaks the law.
Doing what is right and fair based on the law.
Guidelines as to how people should behave; the rules of a country.
Free choice.
45
What does the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats say about what will happen to those who help those in need?
'Forgive others, and you will be forgiven.’
Sent to ‘eternal punishment’
‘act justly’
Rewarded with ‘eternal life’
46
Identify one non-religious reason for supporting capital punishment.
Killing a criminal could be seen as bad as the original killing.
It is a deterrent – putting people off from crimes
Countries with the death penalty don’t have lower crime rates.
Some people who have been executed have later been found to be innocent.
47
What is capital punishment/death penalty?
Where a state kills someone as a punishment for committing a serious crime
When a vigilante takes the law into their own hands and kills a criminal.
Doing what is right and fair based on the law.
Sending someone to jail.
48
What does 'good' mean, for Christians?
Following what God wants
Following the law of the land
Doing what you feel like
Doing what is most fun
49
How is the devil linked with doing sins, for some Christians?
He tempts people to do things, like the serpent in the Garden of Eden
He tries to persuade Christians not to sin
He is not interested in sin
He does the evil things then blames the person
50
What is restorative justice?
This is where criminals have the chance to meet the victims of their crime.
Doing wrong to those who have done wrong.
That the victim of a crime decides to no longer feel angry.
Doing what is right and fair based on the law.
51
Which of these teachings supports showing kindness to criminals?
There are many punishments set out in the Old Testament for crimes.
St Paul: ‘Let every person be subject to the governing authorities’
Jesus said, 'when I was in prison, you visited me.'
Jesus said, 'blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.'
52
What does Micah 6:8 say that tells Christians that God wants them to be just?
‘act justly and to love mercy’
‘those who have done what is good will rise to live.'
‘Let every person be subject to the governing authorities’
‘Do not judge others, and you will not be judged'
53
What did Elizabeth Fry, a famous British Christian, say that punishment is for?
To make the criminal suffer.
To show the criminal the state is stronger.
Punishment is not for revenge, but to lessen crime and reform the criminal
To make the criminal feel worthless.
54
Which Bible quote seems to support reformation as an aim of punishment?
'Defend the poor and oppressed.' (So they are safe from criminals)
'Restore them gently.'
'An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.'
'Love your neighbour'

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