AQA GCSE Religious Studies A Paper 2A: Thematic studies June 2025 question paper 8062/2A

Which one of the following is a term for treating women differently to men?

A Age discrimination

B Gender discrimination

C Race discrimination

D Religious discrimination

Give two reasons why some religious believers do not support polygamy.

Explain two contrasting religious beliefs in contemporary British society about same-sex relationships.

In your answer you must refer to the main religious tradition of Great Britain and one or more other religious traditions.

Explain two religious beliefs about the nature of the family.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of religious belief and teaching in your answer.

‘Religious believers should wait until they are married before they start a sexual relationship.’

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 religious arguments

may refer to non-religious arguments

should reach a justified conclusion.

[plus SPaG 3 marks]

Which one of the following terms describes the religious belief that humans have a responsibility to care for the world?

A Creation

B Environment

C Evolution

D Stewardship

Give two ways religious believers can help to prevent pollution.

Explain two contrasting religious beliefs in contemporary British society about abortion.

In your answer you must refer to the main religious tradition of Great Britain and one or more other religious traditions.

Explain two religious beliefs that suggest experimenting on animals is wrong.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of religious belief and teaching in your answer.

‘People should care for the environment in order to be rewarded in an afterlife.’

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 religious arguments

may refer to non-religious arguments

should reach a justified conclusion.

[plus SPaG 3 marks]

Which one of the following is not used as an argument for the existence of God?

A Design

B Evil and suffering

C Miracles

D Worship and prayer

Give two reasons why many religious people believe that God is immanent.

Explain two contrasting beliefs in contemporary British society about miracles.

In your answer you must refer to the main religious tradition of Great Britain and non-religious beliefs.

Explain two views about the First Cause Argument as a proof of the existence of God.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of religious belief and teaching in your answer.

‘Reading scripture (holy books) is the best way to learn about God.’

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 religious arguments

may refer to non-religious arguments

should reach a justified conclusion.

[plus SPaG 3 marks]

Which one of the following best expresses the idea of restoring harmony after relationships have broken down?

A Justice

B Pacifism

C Reconciliation

D Retaliation

Give two religious beliefs which show that terrorism is wrong.

Explain two contrasting religious beliefs in contemporary British society about having weapons of mass destruction.

In your answer you must refer to the main religious tradition of Great Britain and one or more other religious traditions.

Explain two religious beliefs about the importance of peace-making in the world.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of religious belief and teaching in your answer.

‘War should never be described as holy.’

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 religious arguments

may refer to non-religious arguments

should reach a justified conclusion.

[plus SPaG 3 marks]

Which one of the following is not an aim of punishment?

A Addiction

B Deterrence

C Reformation

D Retribution

Give two religious views about why murder is wrong.

Explain two contrasting religious beliefs in contemporary British society about corporal punishment.

In your answer you must refer to the main religious tradition of Great Britain and one or more other religious traditions.

Explain two religious views about forgiveness for people who break the law.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of religious belief and teaching in your answer.

‘For religious believers, greed is the worst reason for a person to commit a crime.’

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 religious arguments

may refer to non-religious arguments

should reach a justified conclusion.

[plus SPaG 3 marks]

Which one of the following actions should a religious believer take to help those in poverty?

A Charge excessive interest on loans

B Exploit those who are poor

C Give to charity

D Support low pay

Give two religious teachings which show that people-trafficking is wrong.

Explain two contrasting religious beliefs in contemporary British society about the uses of wealth.

In your answer you must refer to the main religious tradition of Great Britain and one or more other religious traditions.

Explain two religious teachings about the treatment of women in religion.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of religious belief and teaching in your

‘Religious believers can never stop discrimination.’

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 religious arguments

may refer to non-religious arguments

should reach a justified conclusion.

[plus SPaG 3 marks]