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Religion, crime and punishment 9.1 Crime and punishment RECAP Essential information: O Crime and punishment are both governed by the law. O Not all good actions are required by law and not all evil actions break the law. What are crime and punishment? — === A crime is an offence that breaks the law set by the government. People who commit crimes face legal consequences. In the UK, people who commit crimes are arrested and questioned by police. They then appear before a court where a judge or jury determines their punishment (something done legally to somebody as a result of being found guilty of breaking the law). In the UK, the most serious crimes are punished with a life sentence in prison, while less serious ones might result in a shorter time in prison, community service or a fine. No legal punishment is allowed to deliberately cause harm to the offender. Good and evil actions and intentions Good actions and intentions Evil actions and intentions Some people assume a good action + Evil actions usually go against the law (such as murder and child is an action that does not break a abuse). However, there are some actions which are legal but might be law. However, there are many good considered evil by some people (such as adultery and abortion). actions that people perform which + In the UK, the intentions of the criminal (the plan they have before exist outside the law (such as giving they act) will often be taken into account when setting a punishment. to charity or helping people in need) A criminal who commits an evil action but has good intentions may Actions encouraged by genuine receive a more lenient punishment. religious faiths are usually considered + Jews and Christians believe evil actions are wrong and offensive to to be good. God, regardless of the intentions behind the action. Many Christians and Jews believe God created people to be good but humans have a tendency to use their free will to do evil things. Teachings in the Bible (such as Matthew 5:27-28) warn against having any evil thoughts or intentions, as these will lead to evil actions. 6G You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery! But | tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. b | Matthew 5:27-28 [NV] XX of APPLY @) Explain the difference between evil actions and evil © intentions. TIP When faced with a statement that you strongly agree or disagree with, you must also focus on an alternative opinion and explain why a person might held it. / ‘Intentions are more important than actions! Write a developed argument to support each side of this statement. Elaborate your arguments with religious teaching. 
