Look at the treatment of prisoners and how it agrees with teachings in the Bible. Is our system more comparable to New or Old Testament teachings?

• Given the teachings of the Old Testament of an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, versus the New Testament where Jesus preaches forgiveness and turning the other cheek, write a 2 page paper comparing and contrasting how we treat defendants within the criminal justice system.
  • Is it more comparable to the Old or New Testament teachings?
• To achieve maximum points for content and analysis, the following elements need to be thoroughly addressed.
  • Compare and contrast how we treat defendants within the criminal justice system.
    • Specifically address the differences between whether we treat them more like Old or New Testament teachings.
    • Focus specifically on the three basic fundamental methods: punishment, rehabilitation, and restorative justice within the penal system.