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Religious Studies A · Edexcel 1RA0 · Paper 3A · June 2022

Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A Paper 3A June 2022 question paper

Edexcel 1RA0 · Paper 3A

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Question 1

(a)

Outline three features of the cosmological argument.

(3)

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(b)

Explain two characteristics about God shown by the design argument.

(4)

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(c)

Explain two ways miracles can lead to belief in God.

In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.

(5)

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(d)

In this question, 3 of the marks awarded will be for your spelling, punctuation and grammar and your use of specialist terminology.

*(d) “Visions can be explained as hallucinations.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you should:

• refer to Catholic teachings

• refer to non-religious points of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

(15)

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Question 2

(a)

Outline three reasons why the family is important for Catholics.

(3)

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(b)

Explain two reasons why Catholics are against gender discrimination.

(4)

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(c)

Explain two reasons why the Catholic Church opposes artificial contraception.

In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.

(5)

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(d)

“Same-sex relationships are now accepted in society.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you should:

• refer to Catholic teachings

• refer to non-religious points of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

(12)

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