Theme B: Religion And Life

Question 1

Explain two religious beliefs about vivisection [4]

Answer 1

Belief one
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.
Belief two
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.

Question 2

Explain two religious beliefs about caring for the planet [4]

Answer 2

Belief one
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.
Belief two
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.

Question 3

Explain two religious beliefs about abortion [4]

Answer 3

Belief one
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.
Belief two
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.

Question 4

Explain two religious beliefs about euthanasia [4]

Answer 4

Belief one
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.
Belief two
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.

Question 5

Explain two religious beliefs about stewardship [4]

Answer 5

Belief one
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.
Belief two
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.

Question 6

Explain two beliefs about the origins of humans [4]

Answer 6

Belief one
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.
Belief two
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.

Question 7

Explain two religious beliefs about creation [4]

Answer 7

Belief one
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.
Belief two
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.

Question 8

Explain two religious beliefs about the value of the world [4]

Answer 8

Belief one
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.
Belief two
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.

Question 9

Explain two religious beliefs about the value of animals [4]

Answer 9

Belief one
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.
Belief two
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.

Question 10

Explain two religious beliefs about hospices [4]

Answer 10

Belief one
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.
Belief two
1 mark for stating the belief with limited detail.
2 marks for developing/expanding the first point.

Question 11

Explain two religious teachings about vivisection [5]

Answer 11

First point
Simple explanation of a relevant point – 1 mark Detailed explanation of a relevant point– 2 marks
Second point
Simple explanation of a relevant point– 1 mark Detailed explanation of a relevant point – 2 marks
Relevant and accurate reference to sacred writing – 1 mark

Question 12

Explain two religious teachings about abortion [5]

Answer 12

First point
Simple explanation of a relevant point – 1 mark Detailed explanation of a relevant point– 2 marks
Second point
Simple explanation of a relevant point– 1 mark Detailed explanation of a relevant point – 2 marks
Relevant and accurate reference to sacred writing – 1 mark

Question 13

Explain two religious teachings about the creation of human life [5]

Answer 13

First point
Simple explanation of a relevant point – 1 mark Detailed explanation of a relevant point– 2 marks
Second point
Simple explanation of a relevant point– 1 mark Detailed explanation of a relevant point – 2 marks
Relevant and accurate reference to sacred writing – 1 mark

Question 14

Explain two religious teachings about the creation of the universe [5]

Answer 14

First point
Simple explanation of a relevant point – 1 mark Detailed explanation of a relevant point– 2 marks
Second point
Simple explanation of a relevant point– 1 mark Detailed explanation of a relevant point – 2 marks
Relevant and accurate reference to sacred writing – 1 mark

Question 15

Explain two religious teachings about euthanasia [5]

Answer 15

First point
Simple explanation of a relevant point – 1 mark Detailed explanation of a relevant point– 2 marks
Second point
Simple explanation of a relevant point– 1 mark Detailed explanation of a relevant point – 2 marks
Relevant and accurate reference to sacred writing – 1 mark

Question 16

Explain two religious teachings about the value of animals [5]

Answer 16

First point
Simple explanation of a relevant point – 1 mark Detailed explanation of a relevant point– 2 marks
Second point
Simple explanation of a relevant point– 1 mark Detailed explanation of a relevant point – 2 marks
Relevant and accurate reference to sacred writing – 1 mark

Question 17

Explain two religious teachings about the use of hospices [5]

Answer 17

First point
Simple explanation of a relevant point – 1 mark Detailed explanation of a relevant point– 2 marks
Second point
Simple explanation of a relevant point– 1 mark Detailed explanation of a relevant point – 2 marks
Relevant and accurate reference to sacred writing – 1 mark

Question 18

Explain two religious teachings about stewardship [5]

Answer 18

First point
Simple explanation of a relevant point – 1 mark Detailed explanation of a relevant point– 2 marks
Second point
Simple explanation of a relevant point– 1 mark Detailed explanation of a relevant point – 2 marks
Relevant and accurate reference to sacred writing – 1 mark

Question 19

Explain two religious teachings about the value of the planet [5]

Answer 19

First point
Simple explanation of a relevant point – 1 mark Detailed explanation of a relevant point– 2 marks
Second point
Simple explanation of a relevant point– 1 mark Detailed explanation of a relevant point – 2 marks
Relevant and accurate reference to sacred writing – 1 mark

Question 20

Explain two religious teachings about dominion [5]

Answer 20

First point
Simple explanation of a relevant point – 1 mark Detailed explanation of a relevant point– 2 marks
Second point
Simple explanation of a relevant point– 1 mark Detailed explanation of a relevant point – 2 marks
Relevant and accurate reference to sacred writing – 1 mark

Question 21

“Science and religion can never agree” [12]

Answer 21

Paragraph 1
• Explain why people might agree with the
statement. Include more than one reason. Support with religious teachings. Suggest strengths or weaknesses of point.
Paragraph 2
• Explain why people might disagree with the
statement. Include more than one reason. Support with religious teachings. Suggest strengths or weaknesses of point.
Paragraph 3
• Explain which side has the best argument and ‘wins’. Make a judgement and say why you have chosen that argument as the strongest. Add an additional reason/evidence to support your judgement.

Question 22

“Animal experimentation should be made illegal” [12]

Answer 22

Paragraph 1
• Explain why people might agree with the
statement. Include more than one reason. Support with religious teachings. Suggest strengths or weaknesses of point.
Paragraph 2
• Explain why people might disagree with the
statement. Include more than one reason. Support with religious teachings. Suggest strengths or weaknesses of point.
Paragraph 3
• Explain which side has the best argument and ‘wins’. Make a judgement and say why you have chosen that argument as the strongest. Add an additional reason/evidence to support your judgement.

Question 23

“There is no good reason for abortion” [12]

Answer 23

Paragraph 1
• Explain why people might agree with the
statement. Include more than one reason. Support with religious teachings. Suggest strengths or weaknesses of point.
Paragraph 2
• Explain why people might disagree with the
statement. Include more than one reason. Support with religious teachings. Suggest strengths or weaknesses of point.
Paragraph 3
• Explain which side has the best argument and ‘wins’. Make a judgement and say why you have chosen that argument as the strongest. Add an additional reason/evidence to support your judgement.

Question 24

“Those that are ill and suffering should be allowed to end their own lives” [12]

Answer 24

Paragraph 1
• Explain why people might agree with the
statement. Include more than one reason. Support with religious teachings. Suggest strengths or weaknesses of point.
Paragraph 2
• Explain why people might disagree with the
statement. Include more than one reason. Support with religious teachings. Suggest strengths or weaknesses of point.
Paragraph 3
• Explain which side has the best argument and ‘wins’. Make a judgement and say why you have chosen that argument as the strongest. Add an additional reason/evidence to support your judgement.

Question 25

“The main focus of humans should be on caring for the planet” [12]

Answer 25

Paragraph 1
• Explain why people might agree with the
statement. Include more than one reason. Support with religious teachings. Suggest strengths or weaknesses of point.
Paragraph 2
• Explain why people might disagree with the
statement. Include more than one reason. Support with religious teachings. Suggest strengths or weaknesses of point.
Paragraph 3
• Explain which side has the best argument and ‘wins’. Make a judgement and say why you have chosen that argument as the strongest. Add an additional reason/evidence to support your judgement.

Question 26

“There is no point in being a good steward” [12]

Answer 26

Paragraph 1
• Explain why people might agree with the
statement. Include more than one reason. Support with religious teachings. Suggest strengths or weaknesses of point.
Paragraph 2
• Explain why people might disagree with the
statement. Include more than one reason. Support with religious teachings. Suggest strengths or weaknesses of point.
Paragraph 3
• Explain which side has the best argument and ‘wins’. Make a judgement and say why you have chosen that argument as the strongest. Add an additional reason/evidence to support your judgement.

Question 27

“It does not matter how we treat animals” [12]

Answer 27

Paragraph 1
• Explain why people might agree with the
statement. Include more than one reason. Support with religious teachings. Suggest strengths or weaknesses of point.
Paragraph 2
• Explain why people might disagree with the
statement. Include more than one reason. Support with religious teachings. Suggest strengths or weaknesses of point.
Paragraph 3
• Explain which side has the best argument and ‘wins’. Make a judgement and say why you have chosen that argument as the strongest. Add an additional reason/evidence to support your judgement.

Question 28

“We should focus on this life and not the next” [12]

Answer 28

Paragraph 1
• Explain why people might agree with the
statement. Include more than one reason. Support with religious teachings. Suggest strengths or weaknesses of point.
Paragraph 2
• Explain why people might disagree with the
statement. Include more than one reason. Support with religious teachings. Suggest strengths or weaknesses of point.
Paragraph 3
• Explain which side has the best argument and ‘wins’. Make a judgement and say why you have chosen that argument as the strongest. Add an additional reason/evidence to support your judgement.

Question 29

“When God gave humans dominion over the world, it meant we could do what we like” [12]

Answer 29

Paragraph 1
• Explain why people might agree with the
statement. Include more than one reason. Support with religious teachings. Suggest strengths or weaknesses of point.
Paragraph 2
• Explain why people might disagree with the
statement. Include more than one reason. Support with religious teachings. Suggest strengths or weaknesses of point.
Paragraph 3
• Explain which side has the best argument and ‘wins’. Make a judgement and say why you have chosen that argument as the strongest. Add an additional reason/evidence to support your judgement.

Question 30

“Humans are misusing their power over animals” [12]

Answer 30

Paragraph 1
• Explain why people might agree with the
statement. Include more than one reason. Support with religious teachings. Suggest strengths or weaknesses of point.
Paragraph 2
• Explain why people might disagree with the
statement. Include more than one reason. Support with religious teachings. Suggest strengths or weaknesses of point.
Paragraph 3
• Explain which side has the best argument and ‘wins’. Make a judgement and say why you have chosen that argument as the strongest. Add an additional reason/evidence to support your judgement.

Question 31

“Religious believers should always fight for life to be preserved” [12]

Answer 31

Paragraph 1
• Explain why people might agree with the
statement. Include more than one reason. Support with religious teachings. Suggest strengths or weaknesses of point.
Paragraph 2
• Explain why people might disagree with the
statement. Include more than one reason. Support with religious teachings. Suggest strengths or weaknesses of point.
Paragraph 3
• Explain which side has the best argument and ‘wins’. Make a judgement and say why you have chosen that argument as the strongest. Add an additional reason/evidence to support your judgement.

Question 32

“Everyone should have the right to die if that’s what they want” [12]

Answer 32

Paragraph 1
• Explain why people might agree with the
statement. Include more than one reason. Support with religious teachings. Suggest strengths or weaknesses of point.
Paragraph 2
• Explain why people might disagree with the
statement. Include more than one reason. Support with religious teachings. Suggest strengths or weaknesses of point.
Paragraph 3
• Explain which side has the best argument and ‘wins’. Make a judgement and say why you have chosen that argument as the strongest. Add an additional reason/evidence to support your judgement.