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Religious Studies A · Edexcel 1RA0 · Paper 3A · June 2025

Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A Paper 3A June 2025 question paper

Edexcel 1RA0 · Paper 3A

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Question 1

(a)

Outline three examples of biblical visions.

(3)

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(b)

Explain two ways Catholics respond to non-religious arguments that miracles can be explained by science.

(4)

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(c)

Explain two ways the cosmological argument may be used to prove the existence 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) “The existence of suffering leads people to examine their belief in God.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you must:

• refer to Catholic teachings

• refer to relevant philosophical arguments

• reach a justified conclusion.

(15)

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Question 2

(a)

Outline three different types of families that exist within 21st-century church.

(3)

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(b)

Explain two ways the family is supported by the local parish.

(4)

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(c)

Explain two Catholic teachings about remarriage.

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

(5)

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(d)

“All Christians should oppose the use of contraception.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you must:

• refer to Catholic teachings

• refer to different Christian points of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

(12)

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