R.s Paper 2 - Authority, Religion And State

Front 1

Define Authority.

Back 1

• Right and power over others, such as the Qur'an having power in the lives of Muslims
  

Front 2

Define Duty.

Back 2

• Something you have to do because it is a responsibility or the accepted pattern of behaviour
  

Front 3

Define Human Rights.

Back 3

• The thing that everyone is entitled to because they are human
  

Front 4

Define Justice.

Back 4

• Fairness and equality where everyone has equal provisions and opportunities
  

Front 5

Define Personal Conviction.

Back 5

• A principle a person believes strongly in
  

Front 6

Define Punishment.

Back 6

• A penalty given to someone for a crime or a wrong that they have done
  

Front 7

What are 5 Christian Attitudes to human rights?

Back 7

• God created everyone equal
  
• Sanctity of Life
• "Treat others how you want to be treated"
• Jesus showed compassion for the "undesirables" and treated them fairly
• God will treat everyone fairly and we should do the same

Front 8

What are 3 Muslim attitudes to human rights?

Back 8

• Allah created everyone equal

• Allah will judge people on how they have treated others once they die, and those who have wronged should expect no mercy

• Muhammad taught that everyone should be treated equallly

Front 9

Why did Oscar Romero speak out, what did he campaign for and how did the government react?

Back 9

• Oscar Romero spoke out because his friend was executed for trying to help the poor and the government refused to investigate his death. He was also inspired by Jesus
  
• Whilst on radio broadcasts he called for the wealthy to help the poor
• He told the world what was happening in his country
• The government reacted by assassinating him

Front 10

What are the 6 aims of punishment?

Back 10

• Protection - Keep society safe
• Deterrence - Discourage people from committing the crime
• Retribution - Making someone pay for what they've done
• Reform - Helping the criminal become a better person
• Reparation - Paying for the crime
• Vindication - Showing the importance of laws

Front 11

What are the arguments for and against capital punishment?

Back 11

• For: Strong deterrent, improves safety, cheaper, retribution for murder, brings closure
• Against: Person may have been innocent, violates the sanctity of life, inhumane, little evidence of a deterrent

Front 12

What are 3 Christian attitudes to justice and 4 attitudes to Capital Punishment?

Back 12

• Treat others how you wish to be treated
• Non-violence and forgiveness are important
• Wealth should be shared
• Capital Punishment
• Wrong because Jesus taught forgiveness
• Violates the sanctity of life
• Breaks the 10 commandments
• No chance for reform

Front 13

What are 4 Muslim attitudes to justice and 1 attitude to Capital Punishment?

Back 13

• Everyone should be treated fairly
  
• Shari'ah Law is fair punishment in Muslim countries (eye for an eye)
  
• People have duty to work towards a fair society
  
• Murder may be pardoned via Blood money
  
• The death penalty is only acceptable for murder
  

Front 14

What are 3 Christian sources of authority?

Back 14

• The Bible - Which contains important teachings from God such as the 10 Commandments

• Their Conscience - Which guides them when they are making moral decisions

• The Church - Which guides them through their religion

Front 15

What are 3 Muslim sources of authority?

Back 15

• The Qur'an, which is the teachings of Allah which were revealed to Muhammad
• An Imam - Gives guidance from studying the Qur'an
• Hadith - Contains Muhammad's teachings and helps to Apply Allah's