Human sexuality

Theme A: Religion, relationships and families

Which one of the following commands from God shows that humans are sexual beings?

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Give two ways in which gender discrimination might take place in daily life.

Explain two contrasting views in contemporary British society about same-sex marriage.

• You must refer to a Christian view.

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

Explain two reasons why the Catholic Church teaches that the use of artificial contraception is wrong.

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

‘Cohabitation makes good sense in the world today.’

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 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 A: Religion, relationships and families

Which one of the following is not a teaching in ‘ The Theology of the Body ’?

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Give two ways in which Christian parents can make a loving home for their children.

Explain two contrasting views on homosexuality.

• You must refer to a Christian view.

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

Explain two Catholic beliefs about gender discrimination.

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

‘The Catholic marriage vows (promises) are outdated.’

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 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 A: Religion, relationships and families

Which one of the following refers to methods that some Christians might use to prevent pregnancy?

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Give two reasons why Christians might believe that gender discrimination is wrong.

Explain two contrasting views in contemporary British society about the role of women in the home.

• You must refer to a Christian view.

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

Explain two Catholic beliefs about the nature and purpose of sexual love.

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

‘Same-sex couples should be able to get married in a Catholic church.’

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 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.