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Religious Studies A · Edexcel 1RA0 · Paper 3A · November 2021

Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A Paper 3A November 2021 question paper

Edexcel 1RA0 · Paper 3A

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Question 1

(a)

Outline three features of the design argument.

(3)

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(b)

Explain two issues that suffering might raise for Catholics.

(4)

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(c)

Explain two reasons why Catholics believe visions prove that God exists.

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) “Only God could have caused the world.”

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 ways the local parish supports the family.

(3)

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(b)

Explain two reasons why some Christians allow divorce.

(4)

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(c)

Explain two reasons why the Catholic Church believes that men and women have different roles in the Church.

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

(5)

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(d)

“Marriage shows total commitment.”

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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