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what is reconialltion

 Reconciliation is saying sorry and making up after an argument

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Explain how having a religious faith might influence a person who wants to remarry.

Some religious believers believe the first marriage is for life and accept remarriage only after the death of a partner  Relationships break down as part of human nature and remarriage is accepted reluctantly because of human nature  Remarria

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Give two reasons why a religious believer might agree or disagree with this statement.

 Sex is part of God's design of humanity in sacred texts  Sex is an expression of love between religious believers  Sex is part of the make-up of all animals for reproduction  In the Bible it is stated that sex is a gift from God – eros 

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Explain what religious believers mean by 'authority'.

Authority is having power over others through position  Authority is having power over others through moral teaching  Authority may be expressed through the use of sacred text

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Explain how having a religious faith might encourage someone to stop injustice.

Sacred text will contain references and teaching on injustice  All religions have a view on injustice  All religions have a view on inequality  All religions have a view on the importance of human dignity  All religions have a 'golden rul

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Give two reasons why a religious believer might agree or disagree with this statement. (AO2

The media often uses stereotypes of religion  The media often uses stereotypes of age, class, disability, gender  The media may create stereotypes  The media often uses prejudice to create moral panics  The media reflects prejudice create

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Explain from two different religious traditions the teachings about wealth.

Anglican  Weekly collection during Sunday services  Protestant denominations have tradition of tithing (giving of 10%)

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Explain from two different religious traditions the teachings about wealth.

 Material wealth is not the most important aspect of life  Spiritual values are more important  Christians should not worry or be over-anxious about money  Christians should not look to wealth for security or meaning in life  Material we

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Humans can never be equal

Inequality is widespread throughout the world  People may be naturally prejudiced  Inequality is widespread in individual countries  Religions teach that equality is important  Inequality is widespread in local communities

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Humans can never be equal

Religions teach that equality is achievable  Diversity does not mean inequality  Equality of opportunity is important to stop inequality  Humans are made in the image of God  Many religious believers believe that humans have free will

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Explain what religious believers mean by 'community'.

A community is any group of people who are joined together because they share something in common  A community may be a group of religious believers who attend a place of worship

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Explain how a religious believer might respond to God

 Respond to God through belief – having faith  Respond to God through prayer – private and public prayer  Respond to God through rites of passage  Respond to God through reading sacred text

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'Religion has value in today's world.'

Many people regard religion as out of date  Religion has an important social function in modern society  Many people regard religion as irrelevant to their lives  Many people have a deep religious conviction  Religion gives meaning to man

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'Religion has value in today's world.'

Religion alone provides answers to Ultimate Questions about human existence  Religion provides moral guidance for a way of life  Religious believers may influence those who have no belief  Many people believe society is secular and religion

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Explain the funeral rites from two different religious traditions. (You must state the religious traditions you are referring to.)

Judaism  After death a body is washed and wrapped in a single white linen shroud – or perhaps a tallit (with one of the fringes cut)  A funeral should take place within 24 hours, and is a very brief service conducted by a rabbi

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Explain the funeral rites from two different religious traditions. (You must state the religious traditions you are referring to.)

Prayers and psalms will be read  Everyone present will throw earth into a grave – symbolising the returning of the body to the earth  Stones are placed on a grave, not flowers  A period of time, called shiva, allows close family to mourn an

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