Explain two contrasting beliefs in contemporary British society about same-sex marriage.
1.45 marks
Explain two religious beliefs about divorce. Refer to sacred writings or another source of religious belief and teaching in your answer.
1.512 marks
'The main purpose of a family is to bring up children to share their parents' religion.' Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should: refer to religious teaching; give reasoned arguments to support this statement; give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view; reach a justified conclusion. [12 marks]
2.11 mark
What is meant by 'sanctity of life'?
2.22 marks
Give two religious beliefs about the origins of the universe.
2.34 marks
Explain two contrasting beliefs in contemporary British society about abortion.
2.45 marks
Explain two religious beliefs about stewardship of the environment. Refer to sacred writings or another source of religious belief and teaching in your answer.
2.512 marks
'Euthanasia should be legal in the UK.' Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should: refer to religious teaching; give reasoned arguments to support this statement; give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view; reach a justified conclusion. [12 marks]
3.11 mark
What is the Design argument?
3.22 marks
Give two ways God might reveal himself through special revelation.
3.34 marks
Explain two contrasting beliefs about miracles.
3.45 marks
Explain two religious beliefs about the nature of God. Refer to sacred writings or another source of religious belief and teaching in your answer.
3.512 marks
'The First Cause argument proves that God exists.' Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should: refer to religious teaching; give reasoned arguments to support this statement; give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view; reach a justified conclusion. [12 marks]
4.11 mark
What is a 'just war'?
4.22 marks
Give two conditions of a just war.
4.34 marks
Explain two contrasting beliefs about pacifism.
4.45 marks
Explain two religious beliefs about forgiveness and reconciliation. Refer to sacred writings or another source of religious belief and teaching in your answer.
4.512 marks
'Religion is the main cause of war.' Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should: refer to religious teaching; give reasoned arguments to support this statement; give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view; reach a justified conclusion. [12 marks]
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