AQA GCSE Religious Studies B Paper 2 Section B: Themes June 2022 question paper 8063/2A

Theme A: Religion, relationships and families

Which one of the following is needed for a couple’s marriage to be valid according to the teaching of the Catholic Church?

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Give two reasons why some Christians might accept the right of single people to be parents.

Explain two contrasting beliefs in contemporary British society about adultery.

• You must refer to a Christian belief.

• Your contrasting belief may come from Christianity or from another religious or non-religious tradition.

Explain two Christian beliefs about homosexuality.

Refer to scripture or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer.

‘Biblical teaching supports the view that women and men are equal.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you:

• should give reasoned arguments in support of this statement

• should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• should refer to Christian arguments

• may refer to non-religious arguments

• should reach a justified conclusion.

Theme B: Religion, peace and conflict

Which one of the following, according to the Catholic Church, is a purpose of Holy War?

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Give two reasons why some Christians agree with nuclear deterrence (possessing nuclear weapons).

Explain two contrasting views in contemporary British society about martyrdom.

• You must refer to a Christian view.

• Your contrasting view may come from Christianity or from another religious or non-religious tradition.

Explain two Christian beliefs that are against bullying.

Refer to scripture or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer.

‘Christians should not fight in a war.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you:

• should give reasoned arguments in support of this statement

• should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• should refer to Christian arguments

• may refer to non-religious arguments

• should reach a justified conclusion.

Theme C: Religion, human rights and social justice

Which one of the following means being worthy of respect?

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Give two reasons why some Christians think it is acceptable for the Church to be wealthy.

Explain two contrasting views in contemporary British society about giving money to the poor.

• You must refer to a Christian view.

• Your contrasting view may come from Christianity or from another religious or non-religious tradition.

Explain two Christian views about freedom of belief.

Refer to scripture or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer.

‘The best way of ending racial discrimination is through positive discrimination (giving special help to those who are part of a group that has been unfairly treated in the past).’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you:

• should give reasoned arguments in support of this statement

• should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• should refer to Christian arguments

• may refer to non-religious arguments

• should reach a justified conclusion.