Arguments for and against the death penalty
This mindmap shows the arguments for and against the death penalty
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- Created on: 04-04-13 16:55
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- Arguments for and against the death penalty
- For
- It is the most effective deterrent
- The woman caught in the adultery had not committed murder. Jesus' verdict on a murderer may have been different
- A second chance is not deserved - the victim doesn't have one
- Forensic science means a wrong execution is unlikey
- Justice-'an eye for an eye'-a murderer forfeits his or her own life
- It provides absolute protection for society
- It shows love for the victims of serious crime
- Against
- Many murderers are not a danger to society as a whole
- Evidence from the USA shows it does not deter others
- The offender has no chance to reform, and become a useful citizen
- It does not show love for one's neighbour or for enemies
- When Jesus was asked to stone the woman he gave her a second chance
- The 'eye for an eye' mentality encourages revenge-Jesus asked God to forgive those who killed him
- Innocent people have been executed
- For
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