epr 2017 2

 morality

principles and standards determining which actions are right and wrong in society.

we can make moral descisions from past experiences, what our consicience tells us, values and beliefs and the law.

morality teachings in christianity

10 commandments in the old testament

jesus's teachings, commandment to love one another as you love yourself

sanctity of life doctorine

parable of sheep and goats 

free will in genesis

morality teachings in buddhism

eightfold path

karma and karmic effects

4 noble truths

avoid 3 poisons

5 precepts

uppheka, ahimsa, metta, karuna

teachings found in the palicanon

absolute morality

when a person has a principle such as it is wrong to kill, and never alters it. this moral standard is applied to all situations, no matter the context or circumstance

relative morality

when a person holds a moral principle but is prepared to adapt or adjust it in a certain situation, for a better outcome. (utilitarianism- judges the consequences)

crime

crime can be defined as any offence that is punishable by law.

The government makes laws which govern our behaviour although there are also many sins that can not be punished by law. A sin is a deliberate immoral action, however what someone may view as sinful may be different to some one elses ideas due to religous beliefs and values. 

christian view of sin would be breaking gods law. 

buddhists done use the word sin but they refer to unskilful actions and being wrong. a skilful action would be generosity,kindness and understanding. An unskilful action would involve hatred, ignorance and greed.

what causes crime

motives

bringing up

influencers

mental health

suffering

desperation

punishment- a penalty given to someone for a crime or wrong they have done

aim of punishment- what we are trying to achieve by giving punishments

types of aims of punishment

retribution- a form of revenge of those who were wronged

reparation- criminals should have the right to pay for the wrong they have done to show they are sorry

reform- trying to ensure the criminal is helped to change their approach and way of life

protection- making sure society is safe from the crimes of a criminal

vindication- to show the law and authority are of supreme importance

deterrence- to try to deter people from commiting crimes because they know what the punishment is 

christianity

the old testament teaches'an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth' which suggests retribution however the old testament doesnt reflect jesus's words and some might say it is outdated. the new testament however says, 'if someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also'. this suggests to forgive people and move on, not to act in the ways they have acted.

Jesus and the penitent theif (jesus forgives him and tells him he will be able to join him in pardise) or woman caught in adultery( jesus tells her not everyone is perfect, but to reflect on her sinful actions and tells her…