Religious views on punishment

What is the primary purpose of prison for Buddhists?

• To protect society and help criminals reform

• To punish criminals harshly

• To make criminals suffer

• To keep criminals isolated permanently

Which teaching from the Buddha supports kindness over revenge?

• Victory breeds hatred. The defeated live in pain.

• Turn the other cheek.

• Love your neighbor as yourself.

• Do not be harsh even to sinners.

How do Christians believe prisoners should be treated?

• With no compassion or dignity

• With respect, focusing on reform

• Only as harshly as the law allows

• As examples for other criminals to fear

According to Jesus, how should one treat others, even offenders?

• Do to others as you would have them do to you (Luke 6:31)

• Turn away from the wicked

• An eye for an eye

• Always seek revenge

What do Muslims see as a key purpose of Shari'ah punishments?

• To help criminals avoid reoffending

• To discourage others from committing crimes

• To increase the length of time spent in prison

• To isolate offenders from society

In Sikhism, what is the purpose of prison?

• To make criminals suffer

• To reform offenders and keep society safe

• To create more fear among criminals

• To provide long sentences without reform opportunities

Which quote shows Sikh opposition to corporal punishment?

• Do not be harsh even to sinners.

• He who spares the rod hates their children.

• An eye for an eye.

• Victory breeds hatred.

What is corporal punishment?

• A punishment involving isolation

• Punishment through physical pain

• Helping the community through service

• A long prison sentence

Why are most Christians opposed to corporal punishment?

• It doesn't deter crime

• It goes against teachings of love and forgiveness

• It’s illegal in most places

• It’s too costly to enforce

What does the Qur'an say about punishment for theft?

• Turn the other cheek.

• Cut off the hands of thieves as punishment (Qur’an 5:38)

• An eye for an eye

• Forgive those who trespass against us