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Justice, mercy and the aims of punishment

Justice, mercy and the aims of punishment

Concept map of justice and mercy linking corporal punishment, death penalty, forgiveness, and aims of punishment Theme E asks how society should respond when people do wrong. The key tension is between justice, which takes wrongdoing seriously, and mercy, which leaves room for compassion, repentance and change.

Theme E: Religion, crime and punishment Lesson

  1. GCSE
  2. /Religious Studies
  3. /Theme E: Religion, crime and punishment

Step-by-step lessons covering AQA A GCSE Religious Studies Theme E: Religion, crime and punishment for GCSE Religious Studies. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Paper 1 and Paper 2 format. Build a solid foundation in the core beliefs and teachings of each studied religion before tackling the evaluation questions, which carry the most marks.

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