AQA GCSE Religious Studies B Paper 2 Section B: Themes June 2024 question paper 8063/2A

Theme A: Religion, relationships and families

Which one of the following is the Catholic Church’s declaration that a marriage is not valid?

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Give two Christian teachings which show that women and men are equal.

Explain two contrasting views in contemporary British society about remarriage after divorce.

• 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 about sex before marriage.

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

‘Procreation (having children) is an essential part of being a Catholic family.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you:

• should give reasoned arguments to support 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 explains what is meant by nuclear deterrence?

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Give two teachings from the Catechism of the Catholic Church 2309 about Just War theory.

Explain two contrasting views in contemporary British society about forgiveness.

• 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 about the use of torture.

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

‘Religion is never a good reason for going to war.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you:

• should give reasoned arguments to support 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 terms means ‘treating people fairly’?

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Give two reasons why Christians disagree with discrimination based on sexuality.

Explain two contrasting views in contemporary British society about the Christian teaching to ‘love your neighbour’.

• 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 about being wealthy (rich).

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

‘The “Preferential Option for the Poor” is not fair.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you:

• should give reasoned arguments to support 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.