AQA A Level Religious Studies Paper 2A June 2022 question paper

Examine why there are different Buddhist views about celibacy and marriage.

‘Buddhists cannot justify the use of weapons of mass destruction.’

Evaluate this claim.

Examine the significant ideas of Stephen Batchelor and David Brazier about the nature of Buddhism.

‘Gautama Buddha is very important as a role model for Buddhists.’

Evaluate this claim.

‘Philosophical arguments are irrelevant to Buddhist beliefs about life after death.’

Critically examine and evaluate this view with reference to the dialogue between Buddhism and philosophy.

‘The beliefs of all religions are equally valid.’

Critically examine and evaluate this view with reference to the dialogue between Buddhism and philosophy.

‘Bentham’s way of making moral decisions is compatible with Buddhist ethics.’

Critically examine and evaluate this view with reference to the dialogue between Buddhism and ethical studies.

‘Kant’s way of moral decision making supports Buddhist beliefs about lying.’

Critically examine and evaluate this view with reference to the dialogue between Buddhism and ethical studies.