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1 Origin of the Universe and the place of human beings in it

BRITTO:-
1 Identify three ways humans can protect the environment.(3)
2 Outline 3 ways in which human beings can show they care for the planet.(3)
3 Choose one religion. Outline two reasons why its followers believe they have a
responsibility to look after the world.(2)
4 Choose one religion. Outline two beliefs about the origin of the universe in this
religion.(2)
5 “Science explains the world we live in; there is no need for God.” Evaluate this
statement, showing you have considered different points of view. In your
answer you should refer to at least one religion.

DELISHA;-
1. What are animal rights? Identify three rights animals should have.(3)
2. Choose one religion. Outline its teachings about the human responsibilities for
the planet.(3)
3. Choose one religion. Outline two ways its followers should treat animals.(2)
4. Outline non-religious beliefs about how the universe began.(3)
5. Choose one religion and explain what its followers believe about the creation
of the universe.

1. Melonnie;-
2. Explain ways in which human beings can exercise responsibility for the
planet.
3. Explain why some human beings must be held responsible for their actions.
4. Explain why some people believe that human beings cannot be held
responsible for their actions.
5. What is dominance? Explain why some people believe in the dominance of
human beings over all other creatures.
6. “Human beings are incapable of caring for the planet properly.” Evaluate
this statement, showing you have considered different points of view. In your
answer you should refer to at least one religion
TIA;-

1. Explain why religious people believe it is wrong to be cruel to animals.

2. Explain differing religious views about the commonality of all living beings.
3. Choose one religion. Explain why its followers believe they have a
responsibility to care for the planet.

4. “Animal do not have rights”. Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinions,
showing that you have considered another point of view. In your answer you
should refer to at least one religion.

5. “Human beings should always treat animals well”. Do you agree? Give
reasons for your opinions, showing that you have considered another point of
view. In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.

ASHLIN;-

1. “Only religion can tell us why the universe exists.” Evaluate this statement,
showing you have considered different points of view. In your answer you
should refer to at least one religion.
2. “Only science can explain how the universe operates”. Do you agree? Give
reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered another point of
view. In your answer you should refer to at least one named religion.
3. “The universe does not have a purpose”. Do you agree? Give reasons for your
opinions, showing that you have considered another point of view. In your
answer you should refer to at least one religion.

DEANNE;-
1. “Nothing exists apart from the physical world”. Do you agree? Give reasons
for your opinion, showing that you have considered another point of view. In
your answer you should refer to at least one named religion.
2. “Only atheists see the truth about the universe”. Do you agree? Give reasons
for your opinions, showing that you have considered another point of view. In
your answer you should refer to at least one religion.
 “God is the only reason the world exists.” Evaluate this statement, showing
you have considered different points of view. In your answer you should refer
to at least one religion.
 “Humans are more important than animals.” Evaluate this statement,
showing you have considered different points of view. In your answer you
should refer to at least one religion
1.2 Human Nature and Human Condition ( Destiny)
Identify three beliefs about the nature of human beings.
Choose one religion. Outline teachings about relations of human beings to other
creatures.
Choose one religion. Outline its teachings about the nature of human beings.
Choose one religion. Outline its teachings about human destiny.
Choose one religion. Outline its belief about human destiny.
Why are some people physicalists?
What is immortality?
Explain religious beliefs about immortality.
Explain why some people believe that human beings have a soul.
Choose one religion . Outline teachings about immortality of the soul.
Choose one religion. Outline two beliefs about the immortality of the soul in this
religion.
Explain why some people believe there is nothing more than the physical world.
Explain why some people believe in the existence of the soul.
“Everyone has an immortal soul.” Evaluate this statement, showing you have
considered different points of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one
religion.
“There is every reason to believe that human beings have a soul.” Evaluate this
statement, showing you have considered different points of view. In your answer
you should refer to at least one religion.
“Human nature is evil.” Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinions, showing
that you have considered another point of view. In your answer you should refer to
at least one religion.
“Nothing exist apart from matter.” Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinions,
showing that you have considered another point of view. In your answer you should
refer to at least one religion.

“There is more to life than the physical world.” Evaluate this statement, showing
you have considered different points of view. In your answer you should refer to at
least one religion.

BRITTO;-
1.3 Selfishness, Greed , Ignorance & Sin
What is selfishness?
Identify three examples of selfishness.
Choose one religion. Outline teachings about selfishness.
Choose one religion. Outline teachings about greed.
Explain why some people believe that being greedy is foolish.( Notes page 7)
Explain why some people believe that human beings are responsible for hatred and
selfishness in the world.
Why do you consider selfishness as the root cause of all evil.
Identify three root causes of wrongdoing.
Selfishness is the root cause of all evil. Justify our belief.
Greed is the root cause of all evil. Justify your belief.
Choose one religion and explain why it is foolish to be greedy.
Explain the causes of human wrongdoing.
Explain why some people believe that sin is the root cause of human wrong doing?
What is ignorance in relation to wrong doing?
What is meant by sin? What are the different types of sins?
Choose one religion. Explain what its followers believe about sin.
Outline beliefs about sin as the root cause of human wrongdoing.
“Selfishness is the root cause of all wrong doings”. Do you agree? Give reasons for
your opinion, showing that you have considered another point of view. In your
answer you should refer to at least one named religion.
“Religious people should not be selfish”. Do you agree? Give reasons for your
opinion, showing that you have considered another point of view. In your answer
you should refer to at least one named religion.
“Ignorance is the cause of human wrongdoing”. Do you agree? Give reasons for
your opinions, showing that you have considered another point of view. In your
answer you should refer to at least on religion
ASHLIN;-
1.4 Free will , Determinism & Predestination
What is freewill?
Outline non-religious beliefs about free will.
Outline religious teachings about freewill.
Outline two contrasting beliefs about freewill.
Outline two religious teachings or beliefs about free will.
Outline two differing ideas about how far human beings can exercise freewill.
Identify three beliefs about predestination.
Explain why some people believe in determinism.
Outline religious teachings about predestination.

“If everything is predestined there is no point in trying to live a good life.” Evaluate
this statement, showing you have considered different points of view. In your
answer you should refer to at least one religion.
 “God has already decided our fate”. Do you agree? Give reasons for your
opinions, showing that you have considered another point of view. In your answer
you should refer to at least one religion.

“Freewill is an important idea for non-religious people”. Do you agree? Give

reasons for your opinions, showing that you have considered another point of view.
In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.

“There no such a thing as freewill”. Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinions,
showing that you have considered another point of view. In your answer you should
refer to at least one religion.

“God has already decided what will happen to us when we die”. Do you agree?
Give reasons for your opinions, showing that you have considered another point of
view. In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.

“Everything a person does is already determined.” Do you agree? Give reasons for
your opinions, showing that you have considered another point of view. In your
answer you should refer to at least one religion
MELONNIE;-
1.5 Ultimate Reality
Identify three characteristics of God.
Outline two non-religious attitudes to the existence of an ultimate reality.
Outline religious teachings about the nature of God.
Choose one religion. Outline its teachings about the nature and character of God.
Explain why some people believe there is more than one god.
What do you understand by monotheism and polytheism?
What is polytheism?
What is atheism?
What is monotheism?
Outline religious beliefs about the ultimate reality which do not include reference to
God.
Explain why some people do not believe that God is omniscient.
Explain why some people choose to be atheists.
What does benevolent mean?
What is God’s benevolence?
What is God’s omniscience?
Explain why some people believe God cannot be benevolent.
Explain why some people reject monotheism.
What does it mean to say the world has been designed.
Outline beliefs about causation as an argument for the existence of God.
“There is only one God.” Evaluate this statement, showing you have considered
different points of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.
“There is no proof that God exists.” Evaluate this statement, showing you have
considered different points of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one
religion.
“It only makes sense to believe one God.” Evaluate this statement, showing you
have considered different points of view. In your answer you should refer to at least
one religion.
“Nobody can be sure that God exists”. Do you agree? Give reasons for your
opinions, showing that you have considered another point of view. In your answer
you should refer to at least one religion.

“God cannot be omnipotent”. Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinions,
showing that you have considered another point of view. In your answer you should
refer to at least one religion.
“Human experience shows that God must be benevolent”. Do you agree? Give
reasons for your opinions, showing that you have considered another point of view.
In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.

“There is plenty of evidence that God is benevolent”. Do you agree? Give reasons
for your opinions, showing that you have considered another point of view. In your
answer you should refer to at least one religion.

TIA;-
1.6 Belief, Unbelief & Uncertainty
Identify three reasons why some people do not believe in God.
What is agnosticism?
Explain why some people are agnostic.
Outline three examples of religious nurture.
Explain why some people choose to be atheists.
Outline two reasons why some people are atheists.
Explain why some people believe in the existence of God.
Explain how the appearance of design in the world may lead to or support belief in
God.
Explain why some people cannot decide whether or not God exists.
Explain why some people believe that there is more than one god.
What does it mean to say the world has been designed?
1. “Religious upbringing might lead to or support belief in God.” Evaluate this
statement, showing you have considered different points of view. In your answer
you should refer to at least one religion.
“Parents should not force their religion on to their children”
Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered
another point of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one named
religion.
“Only those brought up in a religion will be true followers”. Do you agree? Give
reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered another point of view.
In your answer you should refer to at least one named religion.
“Parents cannot bring up children properly without the help of the religious
community”. Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinions, showing that you have
considered another point of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one
religion.

“Agnosticism is the only sensible attitude to life”. Do you agree? Give reasons for
your opinions, showing that you have considered another point of view. In your
answer you should refer to at least one religion.

“Parents can only bring up children properly if they are part of a religious
community.”
Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered
another point of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.
DEANNE;-

1.7 The Problem of Evil and Suffering

Identify three examples of natural evil.
What is the difference between natural and moral evil?
Natural evil causes suffering without being anybody’s fault. Moral evil is caused by
someone’s choice to sin.
Choose one religion and explain how its followers explain the existence of suffering
in the world.
Choose one religion. Explain two reasons why its followers believe it is important
to reduce suffering.
Choose one religion. Outline two ways its followers explain the existence of evil
and suffering
Choose one religion. Explain two reasons why its followers believe it is important
to reduce suffering.
Explain how religious people may respond to the problem of evil and suffering.
Explain how religion may help to cope with the reality of suffering.
Describe what ONE religion you have studied teaches about suffering.

Outline three possible responses to suffering.

Outline two kinds of evil and suffering in the world.
What is the difference between natural and moral evil?
Give a brief outline of the Biblical account of how evil first came into the world. (4)
Adam and Eve lived lives of perfect innocence and obedience in the Garden of
Eden. They were tempted by Satan in the form of a serpent to disobey God by
eating for bidden fruit. They gave into temptation and were expelled from the
Garden of Eden. After this, every human was born with a flawed nature.
Outline non- religious ideas about the causes of suffering in the world.
Explain why suffering may lead people to reject belief in God.
Explain why the existence of moral evil in the world may lead some people to reject
belief in God.
“Everyone suffers; therefore God cannot exist.”
Evaluate this statement, showing you have considered different points of view. In
your answer you should refer to at least one religion.
“Evil and suffering prove that God does not exist”

Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered
another point of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one named
religion.
 “Religious people cannot explain why there is suffering in the world”. Do you
agree? Give reasons for your opinions, showing that you have considered another
point of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.

“God is the real cause of moral evil.” Do you agree? Give reasons for your
opinions, showing that you have considered another point of view. In your answer
you should refer to at least one religion.

“Relief of suffering must always take priority in treating the incurably ill.” Do you
agree? Give reasons for your opinions, showing that you have considered another
point of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.

“Only religious people are really capable of sharing in the suffering of others.” Do
you agree? Give reasons for your opinions, showing that you have considered
another point of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.

2.1 Death and Life - After Death

Identify three reasons why some non-religious people believe in life after death.
Outline two beliefs about the consequences of cause and effect on life after death.
Choose one religion. Outline its teachings about life after death.
Outline two beliefs about the consequences of cause and effect on life after death.
Explain why religious people may believe in life after death.
Explain why some people believe that there is life after death.
Explain why some people do not believe in life after death.
What is rebirth?
Outline religious beliefs about either resurrection or rebirth.
What is meant by a cyclical view of human existence?
Describe either a linear or a cyclical view of human existence.
Explain how belief in divine judgement may affect people’s beliefs about life after
death.
What is the law of cause and effect in relation to life after death?
Outline two beliefs about the consequences of cause and effect on life after death.
Explain why some religious people believe that their actions affect what happens to
them when they die.
Explain how a belief in judgment may influence the way some people live their
lives.

2.2 The Meaning and Purpose of Life

Identify three non-religious ideas about the meaning and purpose of life.
Outline two religious beliefs about the meaning and purpose of life.
Outline two non-religious beliefs about the meaning and purpose of life
Outline non-religious teachings about the value of life.
Outline two religious beliefs about the meaning and purpose of life.
Identify three non-religious ideas about the meaning and purpose of life.
Outline two non-religious beliefs about the meaning and purpose of life
Choose one religion. Outline two of its beliefs that may give life purpose.
Explain the ideas non-religious people have about the meaning and purpose of life.
Choose one religion. Outline its teachings about the purpose of life.
Explain why the search for meaning and purpose in life may lead to , or support ,
belief in God.
What is salvation?
Outline religious teachings about salvation.
“In order for life to have meaning and purpose a person must be religious.”
Evaluate this statement, showing you have considered different points of view. In
your answer you should refer to at least one religion.
“If only good things happened in the world our lives would be meaningless”
Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered
another point of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.
“Only religion can give life a purpose”
Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered
another point of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.
“Life has no purpose for non-religious people.”
Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered
another point of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.
“Life can still have a meaning for those who are suffering.” Do you agree? Give
reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered another point of view.
In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.
“Religion stops people living this life to the full”
Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered
another point of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.

2.3 Sanctity of Life, Abortion and Euthanasia

What is sanctity of life?

Choose one religion. Outline its teachings about the sanctity of life.
Choose one religion. Explain the attitudes its followers may have towards abortion.
Choose one religion. Explain the attitudes its followers may have towards abortion.
Identify three things the law says about abortion in one named country.
Choose one religion. Outline its attitudes towards abortion.
Choose one religion. Outline its teachings about abortion.
Choose one religion. Explain why there are differing attitudes to abortion in this
religion.
Explain why religious people have differing attitudes to abortion. In your answer
you should explain at least two differing religious attitudes.
What is euthanasia?
Choose one religion. Explain the beliefs its followers may have about euthanasia.
Outline non-religious attitudes to euthanasia.
Outline two differing attitudes to euthanasia.
Choose one religion. Outline its teachings about euthanasia.
Outline two differing attitudes to euthanasia.
Choose one religion. Explain the beliefs its followers may have about euthanasia.
“Allowing an abortion may be the most loving thing to do.” Evaluate this statement,
showing you have considered different points of view. In your answer you should
refer to at least one religion.
“Religious people do not behave as if they believe in the sanctity of life”
Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered
another point of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.
“Women have a right to abortion”
Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered
another point of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.
“Terminally ill human beings have a right to euthanasia”
Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered
another point of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.
“The current law on abortion should be changed.” Do you agree? Give reasons for
your opinions, showing that you have considered another point of view. In your
answer you should refer to at least one religion.

“The current law on euthanasia should be changed.”

Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered
another point of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one named
religion.

2.4 Human Relationships

What is sexuality? What are the purposes of sexuality?
Choose one religion. Outline its teachings about the purposes of human sexuality.
What is promiscuity?
Choose one religion. Outline its teachings about promiscuity.
What is homosexuality?
Outline different religious attitudes towards homosexuality.
What is heterosexuality?
What is adultery?
Explain why some people believe that sex before marriage is wrong.
Outline two differing non-religious attitudes to adultery.
What is premarital- sex?
Choose one religion. Outline its teachings about pre- marital sex.
Choose one religion. Outline two attitudes its followers hold about sex outside
marriage.
Choose one religion. Outline its teachings about the purposes of human sexuality.
Identify three purposes of sexual relationships.
Outline non- religious responses to changing attitudes to relationships and sexes.
Explain how non- religious people are responding to changing patterns of
relationships between the sexes.
Explain why the attitudes of some religious people to relationships between sexes
are changing.
Outline two different attitudes to homosexuality.
Choose one religion. Outline its teachings about sex before marriage.
“The only purpose of sexuality is enjoyment.”
Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered
another point of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.
“There is nothing wrong with pre- marital sex.”
Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered
another point of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.
“Procreation is the only purpose of human sexuality.”
Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered
another point of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.

“Religious people are right to condemn pre-marital sex.”

Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered
another point of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.
“Religious people should only accept heterosexual relationships.”
Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered
another point of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.
“The only purpose of human sexuality is enjoyment.”
Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered
another point of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.
“All non-religious people think promiscuity is acceptable.”
Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered
another point of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.
“Heterosexual relationships are the best model for society.” Evaluate this
statement, showing you have considered different points of view. In your answer
you should refer to at least one religion.
“No-one should have sex outside of marriage.” Evaluate this statement, showing
you have considered different points of view. In your answer you should refer to at
least one religion.
“Attitudes to same sex relationships are changing.” Evaluate this statement,
showing you have considered different points of view. In your answer you should
refer to at least one religion.

2.5 Marriage and Partnership

Identify three attitudes to cohabitation.
Identify three ways religious people may respond to problems in a marriage

Choose one religion. Outline its teachings about the purposes of marriage.
What is faithfulness in marriage?
Choose one religion. Outline its teachings about the purposes of marriage.
Choose one religion. Explain what its followers believe about the purpose of
marriage.

What is cohabitation?
Outline religious attitudes to cohabitation.
Explain how religious people may respond to cohabitation.
Outline non- religious attitudes to the breakdown of marriages?
Explain why some people believe that men should not have the same
status within marriage.
Explain why some people believe that men and women should not have
the same status within marriage.
Choose one religion. Outline its teachings about the purposes of marriage.
Outline non- religious attitudes to the breakdown of marriage.
“Religious people should not cohabit.”
Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered
another point of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.
“ Non- religious people should have no problems with adultery.”
Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered
another point of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.
“Religious marriage is the best way to make sure that people stay faithful to each
other.”
Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered
another point of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.
“There is no reason why non-religious people should be concerned about the
breakdown of marriage.”
Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered
another point of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.
“Marriage is only a legal agreement between two people.”
Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered
another point of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.

2.6 Divorce and Remarriage

What is remarriage?
What is divorce?
Identify three possible consequences of divorce.
Identify three attitudes to remarriage.
Choose one religion. Explain the attitudes its followers have towards divorce
Choose one religion. Outline two attitudes to divorce
Explain why some religious people believe that divorce is wrong.
Explain why non- religious people have differing attitudes towards divorce.
Choose one religion. Outline its attitudes to divorce.
Explain why some people are against remarriage.
Explain why some religious people are against remarriage.
Explain why some people believe that divorce is wrong.
“There is no reason why non-religious people should object to divorce.”
Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered
another point of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.
“Religious people should accept that divorce is part of modern life.”
Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered
another point of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.
“Religious people should not get divorced.”
Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered
another point of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.
“Religious people should accept divorce.”
Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered
another point of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.
“Religious people should never divorce.” Evaluate this statement, showing you
have considered different points of view. In your answer you should refer to at least
one religion.

2.7 Family Structures and Responsibilities

What is an extended family?

What is a nuclear family?
What is a reconstituted family?
Explain why family life is important for many religious people.
Outline changes that are taking place in the nature of family life.
Outline ways in which religious communities can help with and support the
upbringing of children.
Outline ways in which religious communities can help to support family life.
Identify three rights children should have.
Choose one religion. Explain why family life is important to its followers.
Give two examples of the rights of children.
Explain why religious people should support the rights of children.
Explain how religious communities can contribute to family life.
Outline some of the responsibilities that the different generations within the family
have towards each other.
Explain why the nature of the family life is changing.
Explain how the roles of men and women within the family are changing.
Explain how the different generations within the family have different
responsibilities toward each other.
Explain how religious communities can help to keep families together.
Explain how non-religious people are responding to the changing nature of family
life.
Choose one religion. Outline two beliefs about the role of women in the family

“Parents cannot bring up children properly without the help of a religious

community.”
Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered
another point of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.
“The rights of children get in the way of parental discipline.”
Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered
another point of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.
“A nuclear family is the best model for society.” Evaluate this statement, showing
you have considered different points of view. In your answer you should refer to at
least one religion.
“It is the responsibility of a family to look after their elderly relatives.” Evaluate
this statement, showing you have considered different points of view. In your
answer you should refer to at least one religion.

2.8 Childlessness and Celibacy

What is celibacy?
What is genetic engineering?
Explain why some people are against genetic engineering as a means of supporting
successful conception.
Explain why some people decide not to have children.
Identify three reasons why some people choose not to have children.
Outline two reasons why some people decide not to have children.
Explain why some people are against genetic engineering as a means of supporting
successful conception.
Outline attitudes towards contraception.
Outline religious attitudes towards contraception
Explain why some religious people are opposed to contraception.
Outline differing religious responses to childlessness.
Outline non-religious attitudes to childlessness.
Explain why some religious people are opposed to celibacy.
Explain why some religious people choose to lead celibate lives.
Explain the differing attitudes of religious people to the issue of childlessness.
Choose one religion. Explain what its followers believe about fertility treatments.
“ We should just ignore religious objections to contraception.”
Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered
another point of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.

“Religious people should never use contraception.” Evaluate this statement,

showing you have considered different points of view. In your answer you should
refer to at least one religion
“Religious objections to contraception just get in the way of sensible family
planning.”
Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered
another point of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.
“All forms of genetic engineering to support successful conception should be
banned.”
Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered
another point of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.

“Celibacy is the best way to make sure people concentrate on their religion.”
Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered
another point of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.
“Allreligious people should have children.” Evaluate this statement, showing you
have considered different points of view. In your answer you should refer to at least
one religion.

SECTION 3: PEACE AND CONFLICT

3.1 Conflict & War
Identify three causes of conflict.
Outline two ways religion may lead to conflict.
Choose one religion. Explain its teachings about war.
Choose one religion. Outline two contrasting attitudes towards war held by its
followers.
“All religious people should oppose conflict.” Evaluate this statement, showing you
have considered different points of view. In your answer you should refer to at least
one religion.
“All religious people should be pacifists.” Evaluate this statement, showing you
have considered different points of view. In your answer you should refer to at least
one religion.
3.2 Peace, Reconciliation & Forgiveness
Identify three things a religious organization may do to work for peace.
Identify three ways religious organizations may work for world peace.
Outline two religious attitudes to the importance of peace.
Choose one religion. Explain the teachings about the importance of forgiveness in
this religion.
Choose one religion. Explain the importance of forgiveness in this religion.
“Religious people should be peacemakers.” Evaluate this statement, showing you
have considered different points of view. In your answer you should refer to at least
one religion.
“Religion is the best hope for world peace.” Evaluate this statement, showing you
have considered different points of view. In your answer you should refer to at least
one religion.

3.3 Bullying
Identify three types of bullying.
Identify three possible responses to bullying.
Choose one religion. Explain its attitude towards bullies.
Choose one religion. Explain two reasons why its followers believe bullying is
wrong.

Choose one religion. Explain why its followers do not agree with bullying.
“It is impossible to prevent bullying.” Evaluate this statement, showing you have
considered different points of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one
religion

3.4 Sin & Crime

Outline two types of sins and their consequences.
Explain the differences between sins and crimes.
Identify three crimes.
Identify three sins.
Outline two differences between sins and crimes
“Crimes are worse than sins.” Evaluate this statement, showing you have
considered different points of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one
religion.
“All sins should be crimes.” Evaluate this statement, showing you have considered
different points of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.

3.5 Punishment
Identify three benefits of reforming criminals.
Outline two reasons why society may need to punish offenders.

Choose one religion. Explain the attitudes to punishment in this religion.

Explain why some people think reform is the most important aim of punishment.
Outline two religious attitudes towards the aims of punishment.
“There is no point in punishment if it does not change the wrongdoer.” Evaluate
this statement, showing you have considered different points of view. In your
answer you should refer to at least one religion.

3.6 Capital Punishment

Identify three purposes for the death penalty.
Identify three beliefs about capital punishment.
Outline two reasons why some non-religious people are opposed to
capital punishment.
Outline two reasons why some non-religious people support capital punishment
Choose one religion. Explain the attitudes its followers may have to capital
punishment.
Choose one religion. Explain why some of its followers support the use of capital
punishment
“Capital punishment is never justified.” Evaluate this statement, showing you have
considered different points of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one
religion.
“The death penalty may be the lesser of two evils.” Evaluate this statement,
showing you have considered different points of view. In your answer you should
refer to at least one religion.

SECTION 4: RIGHTS, EQUALITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

4.1 Human Rights
What is meant by freedom of opinion?
Give two examples of human rights.
Choose one religion. Identify two reasons why some of its followers may disagree
with some human rights.
Identify three reasons why some religious people may not support human rights.
Identify three ways religious people may support human rights.
Choose one religion and explain why some of its followers support human rights.
Choose one religion. Outline two reasons why many of its followers support human
rights.
Outline religious teachings which support human rights.
Explain why religious people may disagree with some human rights.
Explain why both religious and non- religious people should support freedom of
speech.
Explain why religious people should defend human rights.
Explain why most religious people support human rights.
Explain why there may need to be limitations on freedom of speech.
Explain why both religious and non-religious people should support freedom of
opinion and freedom of speech.
“Religious people should uphold all human rights.” Evaluate this statement,
showing you have considered different points of view. In your answer you should
refer to at least one religion.
“Religious people obviously do not care about human rights.” Evaluate this
statement, showing you have considered different points of view. In your answer
you should refer to at least one religion.
“Disabled people have the same rights as others in society.” Evaluate this
statement, showing you have considered different points of view. In your answer
you should refer to at least one religion.
“Freedom of speech is dangerous for society.” Evaluate this statement, showing
you have considered different points of view. In your answer you should refer to at
least one religion.
“Freedom of speech should not extend to criticizing other people’s religious
beliefs.” Evaluate this statement, showing you have considered different points of
view. In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.
“Freedom of religion is the most important human right.” Evaluate this statement,
showing you have considered different points of view. In your answer you should
refer to at least one religion.
“There should be no limits on freedom of speech.” Evaluate this statement, showing
you have considered different points of view. In your answer you should refer to at
least one religion.

4.2 Equal Rights & Opportunities

What is gender bias?
Give two examples of gender bias.
What is meant by the status of men or women in a religious community?
Identify three ways women’s rights have improved in society.
Outline with examples, the growth of equal rights for women.
Outline using examples, the growth of equal rights and opportunities for women in
society.
Outline differing non- religious attitudes towards women.
Choose one religion. Explain two of its attitudes towards the role of women in
society.
Choose one religion and explain what its followers believe about the status of
women.
Choose one religion. Explain the differing views its followers have about the status
of women in that religion.
Explain the responses religious people may have to changes in women’s role in
society.
Explain why non- religious people may have differing views about the status and
role of women in society.
Explain why there are differing religious attitudes to the roles of men and women in
society.
Explain why some people believe there is gender bias in religion.
Explain why some religious people oppose equal rights for women.
Explain why religious people have differing responses to growing gender equality.
“Religions are biased in favour of men.” Evaluate this statement, showing you have
considered different points of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one
religion.
“Women and men should be equal in all things.” Evaluate this statement, showing
you have considered different points of view. In your answer you should refer to at
least one religion.
“Men and women are equal in society.” Evaluate this statement, showing you have
considered different points of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one
religion.
“Women should be religious leaders.” Evaluate this statement, showing you have
considered different points of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one
religion.
“Religion stands in the way of equal rights for women.” Evaluate this statement,
showing you have considered different points of view. In your answer you should
refer to at least one religion.
4.3 The Multi-ethnic Society & Racial Harmony
What is racism?
What is disability bias?
What is racial prejudice?
What is a multi- ethnic society?
Identify three examples of discrimination.
Identify three non-religious beliefs about racial harmony
Identify three ways those of a different race should be treated.
Outline ways in which people can work to overcome racism.
Choose one religion. Outline two responsibilities its followers have in a multi-
ethnic society.
Choose one religion. Outline the teachings of that religion which promote racial
harmony.
Choose one religious. Outline teachings from it which promote racial harmony.
Choose one religion. Outline how it promotes racial harmony.
Outline two examples of racial harmony in society.
Outline both the benefits and the problems of a multi-ethnic society.
Explain non-religious attitudes to racial harmony.
Explain religious people should work to overcome racism.
Explain using examples, how religious people can work to overcome prejudice and
discrimination.
“Religious people are the best hope for racial harmony.” Evaluate this statement,
showing you have considered different points of view. In your answer you should
refer to at least one religion.
“A multi-ethnic society produces more benefits than problems.” Evaluate this
statement, showing you have considered different points of view. In your answer
you should refer to at least one religion.
“Racial harmony is an impossible ideal.” Evaluate this statement, showing you
have considered different points of view. In your answer you should refer to at least
one religion.
“Religious teachings make no difference to promoting racial harmony.” Evaluate
this statement, showing you have considered different points of view. In your
answer you should refer to at least one religion.
“Prejudice and discrimination are the biggest problems facing society today.”
Evaluate this statement, showing you have considered different points of view. In
your answer you should refer to at least one religion.
“A multi-ethnic society creates more problems than benefits.” Evaluate this
statement, showing you have considered different points of view. In your answer
you should refer to at least one religion.
“There should be no discrimination in religious communities against those with a
disability.” Evaluate this statement, showing you have considered different points
of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.

4.4 The Multi-faith Society & Interfaith relationships

What is freedom of religion?
What is religious inclusivism?
Choose open religion. Outline its attitudes to religious inclusivism.
Identify three ways religious people may promote the development of a multi-faith
society.
Identify three religious attitudes to proselytization.
Choose one religion. Outline different attitudes among its followers to other
religions.
Choose one religion. Outline two differing attitudes in that religion towards the
followers of other religions.
Outline the characteristics of a multi-faith society.
Outline two religious teachings which help to support a multi-faith society.
Choose one religion. Outline two attitudes its followers may hold towards interfaith
relationships.
Choose one religion. Outline two attitudes its followers may have towards people of
other religions.
Choose one religion. Outline two attitudes its followers may have towards living in
a multi-faith society.
Describe one example of an interfaith relationship in practice.
Explain different religious attitudes to living in a multi-faith society.
Explain why some religious people may not want to live in a multi-faith society.
Explain why many religious people support religious pluralism.
Explain why some people say that there is gender bias in religion.
Explain why some religious people are opposed to proselytization.
Explain why some religious people are involved in proselytization.
Explain why many religious people welcome religious pluralism.
Explain why the right to practice, or not to practice, a religion is an important
human right.
Explain why there are differing attitudes within religious communities to religious
inclusivism.
Explain why many religious people promote relationships between different
religions.
“Religion is the best hope for world peace.” Evaluate this statement, showing you
have considered different points of view. In your answer you should refer to at least
one religion.
“Religious belief always leads to exclusivism.” Evaluate this statement, showing
you have considered different points of view. In your answer you should refer to at
least one religion.

“The followers of a religion should try to convert those who do not belong to their
religion.” Evaluate this statement, showing you have considered different points of
view. In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.
“It is wrong to try to convert people to another religion.” Evaluate this statement,
showing you have considered different points of view. In your answer you should
refer to at least one religion.
“It is never right to challenge other people’s religious beliefs.” Evaluate this
statement, showing you have considered different points of view. In your answer
you should refer to at least one religion.
“There are more benefits in a multi-faith society than there are problems.”
Evaluate this statement, showing you have considered different points of view. In
your answer you should refer to at least one religion.

“All religions should accept and practice inclusivism.” Evaluate this statement,
showing you have considered different points of view. In your answer you should
refer to at least one religion.
“The right to freedom of religion matters more than any other human right.”
Evaluate this statement, showing you have considered different points of view. In
your answer you should refer to at least one religion.
“There will always be conflict in a multi-faith society.” Evaluate this statement,
showing you have considered different points of view. In your answer you should
refer to at least one religion.
“Religious people have a duty to proselytize.” Evaluate this statement, showing you
have considered different points of view. In your answer you should refer to at least
one religion.

4.5 Relationships between rich & poor

What is meant by compassion?
Give one example of practical generosity.
Give two examples of practical generosity within a religious community.
Identify three practical ways religious people can help the poor.
Identify three ways society could support the poor.
Describe one example of practical generosity to the poor within a religious
community.
Outline two non-religious beliefs about the treatment of the poor.
Outline religious teachings about the responsibility of wealthy individuals towards
the poor.
Choose one religion. Outline two teachings about the treatment of the poor.
Choose one religion. Outline the teachings from that religion which encourage the
wealthy to support the poor.
Choose one religion. Outline its teaching about compassion.
Choose one religion. Outline its teachings about the poor.
Choose one religion. Outline its teachings about the responsibility for the poor.
Explain religious attitudes to the treatment of the poor.
Explain different non-religious responses to the treatment of the poor.
Explain the responsibilities many religious people believe they have to the poor
Explain how the ideal of charity can be applied to relationships between rich and
poor.
“It is more important to work for justice than give charity.” Evaluate this statement,
showing you have considered different points of view. In your answer you should
refer to at least one religion.
“Charity makes poor people idle.” Evaluate this statement, showing you have
considered different points of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one
religion
“Charity creates more problems than it solves.” Evaluate this statement, showing
you have considered different points of view. In your answer you should refer to at
least one religion.
“It is their own fault if people are poor.” Evaluate this statement, showing you
have considered different points of view. In your answer you should refer to at least
one religion.
“Religious people should only be expected to help members of their own religious
communities.” Evaluate this statement, showing you have considered different
points of view. In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.
“Only religious people are really capable of capable of sharing in the suffering of
others.” Evaluate this statement, showing you have considered different points of
view. In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.