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Unit 1 Potential Questions

Unit 1

a.

Identify three examples of how dominance can be seen in society.

Identify three acts of selfishness

Identify three characteristics of the nature of G-d.

Identify three reasons for the belief in a G-d.

Identify three examples of evil

Identify three beliefs about the soul

b.

Outline two examples of dominance in society

Choose one religion. Explain two reasons why its followers believe freewill is
important.

Choose one religion. Outline two reasons why its followers believe sin is the root
cause of human wrongdoing.

Outline two examples of benevolence.

Outline two reasons why some people choose to convert.

Outline two reasons why some people choose to be athiests.

Choose one religion. Outline two teachings about how the universe began

Outline two contrasting teachings about the sources of evil and suffering

Choose one religion. Explain two reasons why its followers believe monotheism is
important.

Outline two non-religious teachings about the sources of evil and suffering

Outline two non-religious beliefs about how the universe began

Outline two religious teachings about the nature of God

Outline two reasons why a religious upbringing might lead to belief in God

Outline two non-religious teachings about the purpose of life.

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c.

Choose one religion and explain what non-religious people believe about the place
of human beings in the universe.

Explain why some religious people believe they have a special responsibility for the
planet

Explain the different arguments for the existence of God.

Explain why some people believe that the world is nothing more than the physical
world

Explain why some people believe that it is wrong to be selfish

Explain how a religious upbringing might lead to belief in God

d.

“Human nature is evil.” Do you agree?

“Human beings should rule over every other living thing.” Discuss?

“The most important religious duty is to relieve suffering.” Do you agree?

“The universe is designed by God.” Do you agree?

Free will is an important idea for non-religious people. Do you agree?

Religious people should not be selfish. Do you agree?

Only science can explain how the universe operates. Do you agree?

It only makes sense to believe in one God. Discuss

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Unit 2

a.

Identify three reasons against pre-marital sex.

Identify three different types of families.

Identify three reasons for divorce

Identify three reasons for marriage

Identify three beliefs about the afterlife

Identify three reasons for having a family

Identify three rights of children

b.

Outline two non-religious teachings about the value of life.

Choose one religion. Outline two of its teachings about life after death.

Choose one religion. Outline two contrasting teachings about pre-marital sex.

Outline two non-religious attitudes to childlessness.

Outline two contrasting attitudes to celibacy.

Outline different religious attitudes towards homosexuality.

Outline two religious teachings about the sanctity of life

Outline two religious attitudes to the importance of family life.

Outline two non-religious attitudes to divorce.

Outline different religious attitudes towards euthanasia

Outline religious attitudes to cohabitation

Outline two ways in which religious communities can help to support family life

Outline two ways in which non-religious people are responding to the changing
nature of family life.
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c.

Explain the different arguments to childlessness.

Explain how religious communities can contribute to family life

Explain the contrasting beliefs towards homosexuality.

Explain how religious people may respond to cohabitation.

Explain why some non-religious people believe that there is no life after death.

Explain why some religious people might believe in the law of cause and effect in
relation to life after death.

Choose one religion. Explain why there are differing attitudes to euthanasia in this
religion.

Explain why religious people have differing attitudes towards childlessness

Explain differing religious attitudes to sex outside marriage.

Explain why there are differing attitudes to abortion in Judaism.

Explain why non-religious people have differing attitudes towards divorce.

Explain how non-religious people are responding to the changing nature of family
life.

d.

“The current law on abortion should be changed.” Do you agree?

“The current law on euthanasia should be changed.” Do you agree?

“Religious people should accept divorce.” Do you agree?

“Marriage is only a legal agreement between two people.” Do you agree?

All religious people should accept homosexuality.” Do you agree?

“Religious communities should be involved in the upbringing of children.” Do you

agree?

Celibacy is the best way to make sure people concentrate on their religion. Do you
agree?

All non-religious people think promiscuity is acceptable. Do you agree?

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Unit 3

a.
Identify three causes of war

Identify three causes of conflict

Identify three types of war

Identify three reasons for peace

Identify three responsibilities of the United Nations

Identify three examples of bullying

Identify three causes of bullying

Identify three examples of a crime

Identify three examples of a sin

Identify three examples of punishment

Identify three aims of punishment

Identify three reasons for capital punishment.

b.
Outline two differing attitudes towards war

Choose one religion. Outline two reasons people support war.

Choose one religion. Outline two reasons people are against war.

Outline two differing attitudes towards peace

Outline two religious attitudes towards reconciliation

Choose one religion. Outline two contrasting attitudes to pacifism.

Outline two religious attitudes towards bullying.

Outline two religious attitudes towards the importance of inclusion.

Outline two solutions to bullying.

Choose one religion. Outline two teachings on sin.

Choose one religion. Outline two teachings on crime.

Outline two religious attitudes towards the different types of punishment

Outline two religious attitudes towards capital punishment

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c.
Explain why some religious people are against war.

Explain the contrasting views on war.

Explain why some people support the use of weapons of mass destruction.

Explain the different attitudes to the importance of peace.

Explain the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation.

Explain the contrasting views on bullying.

Explain why some religious people are against bullying.

Explain why some religious people place emphasis on inclusion.

Explain why some religious people are against sinning.

Explain why some people are against the use of retribution

Explain the contrasting views on the use of punishment.

Explain why some religious people are against the use of capital punishment.

Explain why some non- religious people are in favour of the use of capital
punishment.

d.
No war is justified. Discuss

Weapons of mass destruction may be used in certain circumstances. Discuss

It is not important to try and achieve peace. Discuss

No religion can be pacifist. Discuss

Bullying is always wrong. Discuss

There is no solution to bullying. Discuss

Crimes are always wrong. Discuss

Reformation is the best aim of punishment. Discuss

Capital Punishment should never be used. Discuss

Religious people should never sin. Discuss.

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Unit 4

a.
Identify three human rights.

Identify three benefits of living in a multi-faith society.

Identify three disadvantages of living in a multi-faith society.

Identify three reasons a person may want to convert

Identify three examples of discrimination

Identify three examples of prejudice

Identify three examples of charity

Identify three types of disability

b.
Outline two differing non-religious attitudes towards women

Choose one religion. Outline two reasons people support human rights.

Outline two religious teachings about the responsibility of wealthy individuals towards
the poor

Outline two differing non-religious attitudes towards charity.

Outline two non-religious attitudes towards freedom of religion.

Choose one religion. Outline two attitudes towards a multi-faith society.

Outline two religious attitudes towards those with a disability

c.
Explain why most religious people support human rights

Explain the contrasting views of living in a multi-faith society.

Explain the contrasting views of living in a multi-ethnic society.

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Explain the contrasting views about the responsibility of wealthy individuals towards
the poor

Explain why some religious people are involved in proselytization

Explain why religious people should promote the development of a multi-faith

society.

Explain non-religious attitudes towards those with a disability

Explain how society promotes racial harmony

Explain why many religious people promote relationships between different religions

d.
“There are more benefits in a multi-faith society than there are problems.” Do you
agree?

“There should be no discrimination in religious communities against those with a

disability.” Do you agree?

“Pluralism is the only correct approach to other religions in today’s society.” Do you
agree?

“Rich people should give most of their wealth to the poor.” Do you agree?

There should be no limits on freedom of speech. Do you agree?

Religious belief always leads to exclusivism. Do you agree?