AQA GCSE Religious Studies B Paper 2 Section B: Themes November 2020 question paper 8063/2A

Theme A: Religion, relationships and families

Which one of the following explains the meaning of the term ‘cohabitation’?

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Give two teachings from the Bible on the equality of women and men.

Explain two contrasting views in contemporary British society about family planning.

• 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 nature of marriage.

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

‘There is nothing wrong with sex before marriage.’

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 means dying for one’s belief?

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Give two ways in which Christians help victims of war.

Explain two contrasting views in contemporary British society about the belief that people should not go to war unless it is likely they will win.

• 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 weapons of mass destruction.

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

‘Christians should always show forgiveness.’

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 explains what is meant by ‘the Preferential Option for the Poor’?

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Give two ways in which the Church works to bring human rights to everyone.

Explain two contrasting views in contemporary British society about positive discrimination.

• 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 human trafficking.

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

‘The Church should not have so much wealth.’

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.