Crime, Legitimate Defense and Capital Punishment

Two Key Questions Does society have the right to terminate the life of those who have, through legal process, been convicted of serious crimes? Even if society has the right, should it exercise this right?

Foundational Teachings Law of Israel St. Thomas Aquinas Catechism of the Catholic Church

Legitimate Defense: Society’s Right St. Thomas Aquinas Legitimate defense – a right, but also a moral duty for those responsible for the life of others Defend public order Safety; especially the innocent Rehabilitative purpose Correction of the guilty Remaining questions

The Death Penalty Traditional Teachings of the Church Recent Papal Teachings Development of Doctrine The Abolition of the Death Penalty

Reflection: Dorothy Day Story In an essay, reflect on the following questions: What issues were addressed in the fil, “the Dorothy Day Story”? Was there anything in her story that stood out to you in anyway and why? Dorothy Day’s cause of sainthood is being considered. After watching the film, what would you say are qualities of being a saint.

Balancing Between Punishment and Revenge Capital Punishment cannot be for revenge “An eye for an eye…” vs. “Love your enemies” Punishment/Justice must be served Pastoral response Forgiveness The dignity of the “victim” vs. the dignity of the “offender.”

The Seamless/Consitent Ethic of Life Bishop’s of the USA Why it’s problematic?