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Master Theme E: Religion, Crime and Punishment with this comprehensive set of 87 revision flashcards designed specifically for the AQA GCSE Religious Studies specification.

These cards cover all key knowledge and are perfect for active recall, spaced repetition, and last-minute revision. Each flashcard features essential teachings, key terms, and exam-style practice questions, supported with relevant quotes from Christianity and Islam to help you answer with confidence and depth.

Whether you’re studying independently or in a group, these cards are proven to boost understanding and exam performance. Simply print and fold for double-sided revision, with questions on one side and answers (with quotes!) on the reverse.

Key topics covered include:

• The nature and purpose of punishment
• Aims of punishment: retribution, deterrence and reformation
• Different types of crime: theft, murder, hate crime
• Christian and Muslim views on lawbreakers and justice
• Reasons for crime: poverty, addiction, upbringing, mental illness, greed, and hate
• Religious views on the treatment of criminals (prison, corporal punishment, community service)
• The problem of suffering and causing suffering to others
• Forgiveness and reconciliation, including powerful modern case studies
• Capital punishment: ethical, legal, and religious views
• The role of religious teaching in responses to crime
• Hate crimes, discrimination and religious teachings on equality
• Shari’ah law and how it classifies crimes (hudud, tazir, etc.)
• The impact of religious and moral teachings on views about justice
• Contemporary legal and ethical issues, including UK statistics and real-life case studies

These revision flashcards are a must-have tool for any student aiming to secure top marks in Theme E.
Created to support the AQA GCSE specification, they will help you recall key content and apply it effectively in evaluation and explanation-style exam questions.

Perfect for classroom, homework, or independent study.