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AQA Religion, Crime and Punishment. Christianity and Buddhism
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1
The principle of utility promotes maximum profit:
False
True
2
Some Christians believe the death penalty is correct
True
False
3
Some Christians believe the death penalty is correct because:
Follows the Old Testament teachings "an eye for an eye"
Forgiveness should not replace a punishment
"Whoever sheds blood, by humans shall have their blood shed"
God gave free will for humans to do what they need to prevent suffering
4
"Whoever sheds human blood, by humans shall their blood be shed" Genesis 9:6 (Bible) Supports the death penalty
True
False
5
No killing, no stealing, no sexual abuse, no dishonesty, no alcohol & drugs are the 5 moral precepts:
False
True
6
Why do
Buddhists
not support corporal punishment:
It does not protect society
Goes against Ten Commandments
Expresses violence and encourages resent
It is a loss of liberty
7
Bodhisattvas choose to remain in the cycle of samsara out of compassion for the suffering of others:
True
False
8
Which one of these DOES NOT describe a Buddhist attitude toward the death penalty?
Not possible to stop suffering of the victim by making the offender suffer
Revenge should not be part of the criminal justice system
Thailand is a Buddhist country that has capital punishment for 30 crimes!
Breaks the first moral precept (harming living things)
9
"We should not seek revenge on those who have committed crimes against us" goes against what aim of punishment:
Retribution
None
Deterrence
Reformation
10
Which of these best describes Retribution:
TO put people off committing crimes
None
To get your own back
To change someone's behaviour for the better
11
The Eightfold Path teaches not to cause suffering to oneself or others by stating:
Right resolve
Right view
Right effort
Right livelihood
12
Which one of these DOES NOT describe a Buddhist attitude to forgiveness?
Forgiveness involves letting go of anger/resentment and hatred
If people do not forgive they will suffer
Principal of kamma/karma
Forgive those who forgive you
13
Buddhists believe it is correct to follow the law unless this restricts their ability to act in a skilful way:
False
True
14
Which one of these is
NOT
a Buddhist attitude toward suffering?
Suffering is an inevitable part of life
Bodhisattvas choose to remain in the cycle of samsara out of compassion
Main goal of Buddhism is to overcome suffering and reach enlightenment
Suffering is necessary to understand the 3 poisons
15
Christians believe reformation is a preferable punishment because:
It shows they are willing to seek forgiveness from God
They are less likely to commit further offences
It helps offenders change their behaviour
It allows them to accept the grace of God
16
Which of these best describes Deterrence:
None
To change someone's behaviour for the better
To get your own back
TO put people off committing crimes
17
Buddhist do
NOT
support corporal punishment
False
True
18
Which
one
of the following punishments is
illegal
in the UK?
Community Service
Corporal Punishment
Prison
Paying a Fine
19
Which one of these is NOT a Christian attitude toward suffering?
Christians believe they have a duty to help those who are suffering.
It is sometimes okay to be vengeful as it is an act of God.
Humans have free will, so people can make decisions for themselves.
Christians want to follow the example of Jesus, Jesus helped others.
20
Buddhists disagree with the death penalty because:
It goes against the cycle of samsara
It goes against the principal of utility
It goes against the 8th fold path
It is illegal in most Buddhist countries
21
Which of these best describes Reformation:
To get your own back
To change someone's behaviour for the better
TO put people off committing crimes
None
22
Some Buddhists agree with the death penalty
False
True
