If this is the answer… Christians believe that an individual has to suffer the consequences of their actions but no one has the right to take another human life regardless of the crime committed . They believe it is God who gives life so he should be the one to take it. What is the question?
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If this is the answer…
Christians believe that an individual has to suffer the consequences of their actions but no one has the right to take another human life regardless of the crime committed. They believe it is God who
gives life so he should be the one to take it.
What is the question?
Write the question on your worksheet
Answer:
What Do Christians Think about the Death Penalty?
Christi an atti tudes to Crime & Punishment
LO: To consider and explain Christian attitudes to Crime and Punishment.
13 April 2023
GCSE Questi on
Evaluation Level 6 and beyond ….
“A life for a life. All murderers should be killed.”
In your answer you should refer to at least one religion other than Christianity. (6 marks)i. Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer.ii. Give reasons why some people may disagree with
you.
Five Facts From Around the World About the Death Penalty In 2012!
1. The United States ranked fifth for the highest number of executions
2. Saudi Arabia saw the execution of one man by "crucifixion“
3. China keeps its execution numbers secret4. Japan's executions actually increased5. Just 21 countries in the world carried out
the death penalty
KeywordsWo r k s h e e t Q 2
Deterrent … (Clue: Uses fear of threat)
? … A term used for the part of a prison where offenders await the death penalty
Rehabilitation …
Vengeance …
? … Being sorry for sin
KeywordsDeterrent … Use of threat or fear to stop crime
Death Row … A term used for the part of a prison where offenders await the death penalty
Rehabilitation … The process of recovery and reform after crime
Vengeance … Punishing a crime and getting revenge
Repentance … Being sorry for sin
What do Christians
say?
The Death Penalty
Self-DefenceIs killing a sin? Why do you think this?
Atti tudes to Crime & PunishmentIn the Ten Commandments taking a life is totally forbidden.The main reason for this is because it is stated in the Bible which is respected as the Word of God.Criminals need reform. Victims need protection.Only God can give and take life.Life is sacred and must be protected at all costs. Summarise this information
in your own words – do not copy… Worksheet Q3
Atti tudes to Crime & PunishmentUsing your ‘Christian Attitudes to Crime & Punishment’ mind map, write the correct quote in the box with the matching teaching from the Bible.
Then, highlight a key word in each quote that helped you to match them— this will show your understanding.
Challenge! – How might the death penalty be bad for a society? Who could be harmed and how might it
“A life for a life. All murderers should be killed.”
In your answer you should refer to at least one religion other than Christianity. (6 marks)i. Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer.ii. Give reasons why some people may disagree with
you.
EVALUATION QUESTION6 marks
(i) Own opinion
1 mark a simple reason2 marks a developed reason
or two simple reasons
3 marks three simple reasons
or two developed reasons
or a fully developed reason
(ii) Why some people may disagree with their opinion1 mark a simple reason2 marks a developed reason
or two simple reasons
3 marks three simple reasons
or two developed reasons
or a fully developed reason
Candidates who do not refer to Christian views in either (i) or (ii) cannot achieve more that half marks at best!
• What went well?What are you proud of today? What mark did you get and how did you get it? • Today I am proud of my work because...
• Even better if? How could you have improved your work? Gained a higher level? How could you improve your presentation? • My work could be improved by...