Religious Teachings and Practices

Religious Teachings and Practices On Crime and Punishment

Buddhists believe in Karma, all actions have a consequence and justice will be done in this life or the next. It is not God that judges you, but the energy of good and bad actions stays with you.

A man reaps what he sows (Galatians 6:7)

If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him (Luke 17:3)

Muslims follow law called Shariah which is based upon the Quran, Sunnah (practices of Muhammad) and agreement by scholars.

"Forgive us the wrongs that we have done, as we forgive the wrongs others have done us. (Matthew 6:12)

Jesus was asked, should I forgive seven times in one day? He replied I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times (Matthew 18:22)

The woman and man guilty of adultery, flog each one with a hundred lashes (Quran 24:2)

As to the thief, male or female cut off their hands: a punishment by way of an example. (Quran 5:38)