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Religious Studies A · Edexcel 1RA0 · Paper 2B · June 2025

Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A Paper 2B June 2025 question paper

Edexcel 1RA0 · Paper 2B

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Question 1

(a)

State three religious traditions, other than Christianity, practised in Great Britain.

(3)

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(b)

Explain two of the seven days of Creation.

(4)

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(c)

Explain two beliefs about Jesus as the Son of God found in the Nicene Creed.

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) “Suffering shows God is all-loving.”

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.

(15)

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Question 2

(a)

Outline three ways a Christian may choose to worship God.

(3)

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(b)

Explain two reasons why there are different numbers of sacraments in Christian denominations.

(4)

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(c)

Explain two ways the Church works for reconciliation.

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

(5)

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(d)

“It is more important for Christians to celebrate Christmas than Easter.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you must:

• refer to Christian teachings

• reach a justified conclusion.

(12)

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