Paper 2A: Thematic studies June 2025, Question 5 24 marks
Which one of the following is not an aim of punishment?
A Addiction
B Deterrence
C Reformation
D Retribution
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Give two religious views about why murder is wrong.
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Explain two contrasting religious beliefs in contemporary British society about corporal punishment.
In your answer you must refer to the main religious tradition of Great Britain and one or more other religious traditions.
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Explain two religious views about forgiveness for people who break the law.
Refer to sacred writings or another source of religious belief and teaching in your answer.
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‘For religious believers, greed is the worst reason for a person to commit a crime.’
Evaluate this statement.
In your answer you:
should give reasoned arguments in support of this statement
should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view
should refer to religious arguments
may refer to non-religious arguments
should reach a justified conclusion.
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