Centre Candidate

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GCSE
O21-C120U10-1
C120U10-1

TUESDAY, 16 NOVEMBER 2021 – AFTERNOON

RELIGIOUS STUDIES Route A – Component 1

Religious, Philosophical and Ethical
Studies in the Modern World
2 hours

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Maximum Mark

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1. 30
SPaG 6
2. 30
3. 30
4. 30
Total 126

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Do not use pencil or gel pen. Do not use correction fluid.
Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the spaces at the top of this page.
Answer all questions.
Write your answers in the spaces provided in this booklet. If you run out of space, use the additional
page(s) at the back of the booklet taking care to number the question(s) correctly.

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

The number of marks is given in brackets at the end of each question or part-question.
Your ability to spell, punctuate and use accurate grammar is assessed in question 1(d).
You are expected to use specialist terminology accurately and make reference to sources of religious
wisdom and authority (including religious texts) where relevant.

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Answer all questions.

1. Issues of Relationships

(a) What is meant by ‘gender equality’? [2]

(b) Describe the importance of family to religious believers. [5]

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(c) Explain from either two religions or two religious traditions, beliefs about the nature and
purpose of marriage. [8]

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(d) ‘Religious believers should never use contraception.’

Discuss this statement showing that you have considered more than one point of view.

(You must refer to religion and belief in your answer.) [15]

Marks for spelling, punctuation and the accurate use of grammar are allocated to this

question. [6]

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2. Issues of Life and Death

(a) What is meant by ‘evolution’? [2]

(b) Describe Humanist views about ‘Dignity in Dying’. [5]

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(c) Explain from either two religions or two religious traditions, how religious funerals reflect
beliefs in the afterlife. [8]

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(d) ‘Only religious believers have a responsibility to care for the environment.’

Discuss this statement showing that you have considered more than one point of view.

(You must refer to religious and non-religious beliefs, such as those held by Humanists
and Atheists, in your answer.) [15]

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3. Issues of Good and Evil

(a) What is meant by ‘justice’? [2]

(b) Describe the work of prison reformers. [5]

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(c) Explain from either two religions or two religious traditions, attitudes and teachings
about evil. [8]

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(d) ‘Religious believers should always forgive others.’

Discuss this statement showing that you have considered more than one point of view.

(You must refer to religion and belief in your answer.) [15]

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4. Issues of Human Rights

(a) What is meant by ‘absolute poverty’? [2]

It is an acute state of deprivation, where a person cannot access the most

basic human needs.

Christian Aid is a Christian charity that supports people locally who are,
struggling and who are in need regardless of the background or beliefs.

(b) Describe from one religion how one person or charity has tried to stop prejudice and
discrimination. [5]

Martin Luther King Jr - Baptist Minister

Influenced on Jesus' teachings on love
Adopted non-violent protests to support civil rights of Black Americans
Campaigned against racism in US
People of all races and religions joined his protests and staged sit in
and marches

Was imprisoned, but never retaliated with violence

Made many inspirational speeches

Was a big inspiration in the fight against racism

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(c) Explain from either two religions or two religious traditions, beliefs about the dignity of
human life. [8]

For many Christians, the Universal Deceleration of Human Rights reflects

the main principles of Christianity. They believe that all people are children
of God and created in God's image - meaning the characteristics of God
are reflected in all humans, so they believe each individual has worth and
value.

Human life should not be destroyed or maltreated because humans carry

characteristics of God in them.

Genesis 1 teaches us that humans are created in God's image

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(d) ‘Religious people should not be wealthy.’

Discuss this statement showing that you have considered more than one point of view.

(You must refer to religion and belief in your answer.) [15]

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