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Religious Studies A · Edexcel 1RA0 · Paper 3B · June 2024

Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A Paper 3B June 2024 question paper

Edexcel 1RA0 · Paper 3B

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Question 1

(a)

Outline three features of a religious upbringing which may lead someone to believe in God.

(3)

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(b)

Explain two beliefs about the nature of a religious experience.

(4)

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(c)

Explain two things the cosmological argument may show about the nature of 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 are nothing more than hallucinations.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you must:

• refer to Christian teachings

• refer to non-religious points of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

(15)

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Question 2

(a)

Outline three Christian attitudes towards sexual relationships outside of marriage.

(3)

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(b)

Explain two reasons why support from the local parish is important for Christian families today.

(4)

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(c)

Explain two Christian responses to non-religious attitudes to cohabitation.

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

(5)

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(d)

“The Church does not discriminate because of gender.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you must:

• refer to Christian teachings

• refer to different Christian points of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

(12)

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