Year 11

Death penalty

In this lesson, we will explore methods of execution and the death penalty.

Year 11

Death penalty

In this lesson, we will explore methods of execution and the death penalty.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Methods of execution
  2. Christian, Muslim and non-religious responses to the death penalty

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.
Which of the following best describes the meaning of forgiveness?
Letting someone off
Letting someone say sorry and then accepting their apology
Correct answer: Showing mercy, and pardoning someone for what have done wrong
Telling someone what they did was allowed or permissible
Q2.
In Christianity, many Christians believe forgiveness is a duty
False
Correct answer: True
Q3.
In Islam, many Muslims believe forgiveness is a duty
Correct answer: False
True
Q4.
Maureen Greaves is an example of a Muslim who showed forgiveness after her husband was murdered.
Correct answer: False
True
Q5.
Samera Alinejad did not show forgiveness towards her son's killer.
Correct answer: False
True

5 Questions

Q1.
The UK can use the death penalty as a method of punishment
Correct answer: False
True
Q2.
Which of the following is a reason why some Christians may allow the death penalty?
All Christian countries allow the death penalty
God demands it in "an eye for an eye"
Jesus executed 10 criminals
Correct answer: To protect other lives (sanctity of life)
Q3.
In Islam, the quotation "except by [legal] right" allows justifiable killing for abortion (if the mother's life is at risk), lesser jihad, and...?
Correct answer: Capital punishment
Euthanasia
Murder
Q4.
Some Muslims are against the use of the death penalty because...?
Allah has said it is wrong in the Qur'an
Muhammad was executed
Correct answer: Muhammad was reluctant to use violence in the Battle of Badr
No Islamic country uses it
Q5.
What is a miscarriage of justice?
When someone demands justice for a crime
Where someone is convicted and punished for a crime they did commit
Correct answer: Where someone is convicted and punished for a crime they didn't commit