Reasons for crime

In this lesson, we will be focusing on the Christian, Islamic and non-religious responses to reasons for crime.

Reasons for crime

In this lesson, we will be focusing on the Christian, Islamic and non-religious responses to reasons for crime.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Christian, Muslim and non-religious views on reasons for crime (hatred, greed, addiction, upbringing, mental illness, opposition to unjust laws, poverty).

Equipment

You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.

Content guidance

  • Contains subject matter which individuals may find upsetting.

Supervision

Adult supervision suggested

Licence

This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak’s terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where otherwise stated.

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5 Questions

Q1.
On average, the minimum time served for a life sentence in the UK will be...?
10 years
Correct answer: 15 years
20 years
7 years
Q2.
If someone is charged for a crime, does this mean they are guilty?
Correct answer: No
Yes
Q3.
The UK allows a victim to punish someone who has harmed them.
Correct answer: False
True
Q4.
Most Christians believe that someone who has performed a bad action is an evil person.
Correct answer: False
True
Q5.
Most Muslims believe Iblis (Shaytan) is a fallen angel.
Correct answer: False
True

5 Questions

Q1.
Most Christians and Muslims would believe committing a crime because of poverty is always wrong.
Correct answer: False
True
Q2.
Which type of love do Christians believe should be shown to all people, regardless of who they are?
Correct answer: Agape
Eros
Philia
Storge
Q3.
Most Muslims believe any law can be unjust
Correct answer: False
True
Q4.
Which of the following may Christians and Muslims believe should never be an acceptable reason for crime?
Correct answer: Greed
Mental illness
Upbringing
Q5.
Utilitarianism teaches that the right thing to do is to bring the greatest happiness to the greatest number of people.
False
Correct answer: True

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UnitReligious education / Crime and punishment

Religious education