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General Certificate of Secondary Education

RELIGIOUS STUDIES (SPECIFICATION B) 30602

Unit 2 Key Beliefs, Ultimate Questions and Life Issues

Time allowed: 1 hour

Instructions

      Use blue or black ink or ball-point pen.

      Write the information required on the front of your answer sheet.

      No more than two religious traditions should be used in answer to any one question

      You are advised not to use more than three religions in the paper as a whole.

      Do all rough work on the answer sheet. Cross through any work that you do not want marked.

Information

      Marks are shown in brackets.

      You are required to ensure that text is legible and that spelling, punctuation and grammar are accurate so that the meaning is clear.

      Use a suitable structure and style of writing.

Advice

      You must answer all questions and all parts of a question

      Which book do Christians call the word of God? (1)

      In which country did Christianity begin? (1)

      Who was the mother of Jesus? (1)

      Give one example from the birth stories that shows Jesus was special (1)

      Who tempted Jesus three times in the wilderness? (1)

      Who baptised Jesus in the River Jordan? (1)

      How was Jesus put to death? (1)

      What event do Christians remember on Good Friday? (1)

      Which event in the life of Jesus took place on Easter Sunday? (1)

      In the Parable of the Good Samaritan which 2 travellers did not help the wounded man?(2)

      Explain what is meant by the term salvation (2)

      Explain what is meant by eternal life (2)

      Give three ways the Bible is used by Christians.(3)

      Give three things Christians ask for when saying the Lord’s Prayer.(3)

      Give three Christian beliefs about God.(3)

      Explain what the Parable of the Prodigal (Lost) Son teaches Christians about love and forgiveness.(5)

      "Jesus taught that Christians should love their enemies; that is impossible!" Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer, showing that you have thought about more than one point of view. (5)

      "Christians need to go to church to worship God." Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer, showing that you have thought about more than one point of view. (5)

      "The Resurrection of Jesus must have happened because millions of Christians believe it." Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer, showing that you have thought about more than one point of view. (5)

      "It is impossible to forgive those who have hurt your family". Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer, showing that you have thought about more than one point of view. Refer to Christian teachings in your answer. (5)

      "Using your conscience is the best way to make the right decisions" Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer, showing that you have thought about more than one point of view. Refer to Christianity in your answer. (5)

      Explain the importance of the Resurrection of Jesus for Christians today. (5)

      Explain how having a Christian faith might help a believer to make decisions about moral issues. (5)

      Explain using examples, how some women are discriminated against in the world today (6)

      Explain why some religious people are against abortion. (9)

      "A woman should have an abortion if she knows that her baby will have a poor quality of life." Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer, showing that you have thought about more than one point of view. Refer to religious arguments in your answer.(5)

      Explain three situations in which an abortion is legal in Britain. (6)

      Explain how religious teachings and beliefs may influence a believer who is considering an abortion.(9)

      "Having an abortion ignores the rights of the unborn child." Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer, showing that you have thought about more than one point of view. Refer to religious arguments in your answer (5)