Religious Studies GCSE Exam (2019): Pre-release Topics/Questions

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What is meant by the term “environmental sustainability”? [2]
Ensuring that the demands placed on natural resources can be met without reducing capacity to allow all people and other species of animals, as well as plant life, to live well, now and in the future. Example: Re-purposing/recycling materials.
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What is meant by “evolution”? [2]
The process by which different living creatures are believed to have developed from earlier less complex forms during the history of the earth. Example: Evolution of human beings over millions of years from ape-like ancestors.
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What is meant by the term "sanctity of life"?
The belief that life is precious, or sacred. For many religious believers, only human life holds this special status.
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Describe a Catholic view on the sanctity of life. Add quote.[3]
Christians believe that all life is created by God and is therefore unique and sacred. This belief is known as the sanctity of life. Christians also believe that humans were made in the image of God, and because of this they believe that all human li
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Explain from two different religions or two religious traditions, how a religious individual or community cares for the planet. [8]
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Explain from two different religions or two religious traditions, attitudes towards the death penalty. [8]
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“Euthanasia is always wrong.” Discuss this statement showing that you have considered more than one point of view. (You must refer to religious and non-religious beliefs, such as those held by Humanists and Atheists, in your answer.) [15+3]
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The process by which different living creatures are believed to have developed from earlier less complex forms during the history of the earth. Example: Evolution of human beings over millions of years from ape-like ancestors.

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Describe a Catholic view on the sanctity of life. Add quote.[3]

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Explain from two different religions or two religious traditions, how a religious individual or community cares for the planet. [8]

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