Many Christians are committed to reform and rehabilitation because of their beliefs in forgiveness. Most crimes are also forbidden in the Bible (e.g. theft, murder); therefore most crime is also a sin and causes offence to God.
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What Are the Buddhist Attitudes to Crime?
Crime causes harm to others and goes against the First Precept – ‘do no harm’ - ahimsa. Also, Crime may very well attract bad karma, leading to an unfavourable re-birth.
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What Are Three Types of Crime?
Crime against the person, Crime against property and Crime against the state.
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What Are Two Aims of Punishment?
Protection, Reformation, Retribution or Deterrence
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What Are the Christian Attitudes to Punishment?
We should all recognise that we are sinful and should not condemn others. Jesus spoke AGAINST the saying 'an eye for an eye'
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What Are the Buddhist Attitudes to Punishment?
The main attitude to punishment in Buddhism, is one of reform and rehabilitation. Reparation is seen as a good reason for punishment since making amends helps society and offender – it causes good karma
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What is a Religious Belief About Prison?
Religions accept the need for prison - it is needed to protect society and prevent offenders from offending
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What is Another Religious Belief About Prison?
Religions believe that prisons should help inmates to reform, so there must be constructive work and education available along with drug rehabilitation programs.
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What Are the Buddhist Attitudes to Crime?
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Crime causes harm to others and goes against the First Precept – ‘do no harm’ - ahimsa. Also, Crime may very well attract bad karma, leading to an unfavourable re-birth.
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