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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?

Christian Attitudes to Crime & Punishment

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A lesson for more able Y9 pupils making the transition to GCSE. The lesson provides lots of opportunities for engagement and discussion culminating in practising a GCSE evaluative-style 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

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Answer:

What Do Christians Think about the Death Penalty?

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Christi an atti tudes to Crime & Punishment

LO: To consider and explain Christian attitudes to Crime and Punishment.

13 April 2023

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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What do Christians

say?

The Death Penalty

Self-DefenceIs killing a sin? Why do you think this?

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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

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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

affect people?

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Why is human life so important?

All Christian are expected to respect human life for at least three reasons:………

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Why is human life so important?

All Christians are expected to respect human life:• All life is God-given• Genesis says we are all made in

God’s image and likeness (1:27)• Birth and death are part of the

life processes which God has created, so we should respect them

• Therefore no human being has the authority to take the life of any innocent person, even if that person wants to die

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Why don’t Christi ans accept the death penalty?

Read James’ views on the death penalty and why he has problems with it. Which is his best and worst reason? (Worksheet Q6)

I think reason ___ is the most important because ______________________I think reason ___ is the least important because ______________________

James

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On your worksheet...Choose your two best points and write them in Q8 of your

worksheet.

FOR• True retribution• Effective Deterrent• Protects society from

murderers• Life imprisonment not

harsh enough for some crimes

• Many other countries still use it

AGAINST• Innocent people would

be killed• Only God should take

life• No evidence of

successful deterrence• No chance of reform• Barbaric and inhumane

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Moving Towards GCSE!

Evaluation Question (6 marks)

“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.

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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!

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• 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...