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Religious Studies A · Edexcel 1RA0 · Paper 3A · November 2020

Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A Paper 3A November 2020 question paper

Edexcel 1RA0 · Paper 3A

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Question 1

(a)

Outline three issues raised by suffering for Catholics.

(3)

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(b)

Explain two ways Catholics respond to arguments against the cosmological argument.

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(c)

Explain two ways the revelation of Jesus shows 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) “Religious experiences are proof of God’s existence.”

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 beliefs about the role of women in the Christian Church.

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(b)

Explain two purposes of Catholic marriage.

(4)

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(c)

Explain two reasons why the local parish supports the family.

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

(5)

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(d)

“Sex outside marriage is wrong.”

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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