Criminal Justice is “a generic term for the procedure by which criminal conduct is investigated, evidence gathered, arrests made, charges brought, defenses raised, trials conducted, sentences rendered and punishment carried out” (Hill). Criminal justice deals with many areas of violations and crimes including traffic violations, drugs, gangs, homicides, human trafficking, and domestic violence. Law enforcement officers are a vital part of the criminal justice system. A biblical worldview will shape a law enforcement officer’s thinking when he is carrying out his responsibilities.
A biblical worldview will shape a law enforcement officer’s view of a perpetrator. It will also help the officer identify with the perpetrator’s wrong doings. Even …show more content…
Law enforcement officers that operate with a biblical worldview understand that right and wrong are not relative, but are based on an absolute standard. A moral is defined as what is “considered right and good by most people” (Merriam-webster). However, for those who have a biblical worldview, this definition is contrary to Scripture. James 4:17 states, “Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.” On the other hand culture seems to have a strong hold on how people view right and wrong. Culture is defined as “what you and others together make of the world” (Biblical Worldview). For those that do not have a biblical worldview, morals change. Their morals change when culture changes. A recent example of this would be the topic of gay marriage. It was not until June 26, 2015 that gay marriage was legalized. Years ago a person could be beaten and killed for being gay. But in recent years, being gay has become accepted. However, anyone operating under a biblical worldview understands that engaging in homosexuality is a sin. Thus, a law enforcement officer with a biblical worldview recognizes the effect of the fall, and thinks in context of the standard of
A biblical worldview will shape a law enforcement officer’s view of a perpetrator. It will also help the officer identify with the perpetrator’s wrong doings. Even …show more content…
Law enforcement officers that operate with a biblical worldview understand that right and wrong are not relative, but are based on an absolute standard. A moral is defined as what is “considered right and good by most people” (Merriam-webster). However, for those who have a biblical worldview, this definition is contrary to Scripture. James 4:17 states, “Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.” On the other hand culture seems to have a strong hold on how people view right and wrong. Culture is defined as “what you and others together make of the world” (Biblical Worldview). For those that do not have a biblical worldview, morals change. Their morals change when culture changes. A recent example of this would be the topic of gay marriage. It was not until June 26, 2015 that gay marriage was legalized. Years ago a person could be beaten and killed for being gay. But in recent years, being gay has become accepted. However, anyone operating under a biblical worldview understands that engaging in homosexuality is a sin. Thus, a law enforcement officer with a biblical worldview recognizes the effect of the fall, and thinks in context of the standard of