Theme D: Religion, Peace and Conflict

Question 1

Explain two religious beliefs about holy war (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 weapons of mass destruction (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 using violence (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 pacifism (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 violent protest (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 religious beliefs about forgiveness (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 justice (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 war (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 war (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 war (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 beliefs about protesting (4)

Answer 11

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 12

Explain two religious beliefs about just wars (4)

Answer 12

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 13

Explain two religious teachings about terrorism. Refer
to scripture or sacred writings in your answer (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 war. Refer to
scripture or sacred writings in your answer (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 holy war. Refer
to scripture or sacred writings in your answer (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 forgiveness.
Refer to scripture or sacred writings in your answer (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 weapons of
mass destruction. Refer to scripture or sacred writings
in your answer (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 pacifism. Refer
to scripture or sacred writings in your answer (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 justice. Refer to
scripture or sacred writings in your answer (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 violent protest.
Refer to scripture or sacred writings in your answer (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

Explain two religious teachings about victims of war.
Refer to scripture or sacred writings in your answer (5)

Answer 21

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 22

“War is never acceptable.” (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

“Using weapons of mass destruction is sometimes necessary” (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

“The best response to violence is to walk away” (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

“Christians should use violence to protest unjust laws” (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

“Helping victims of war should be a priority for Christians” (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

“If God is on your side Holy war must be acceptable” (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

“If forgiveness happens there is no reason for war” (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

“Pacifism is unrealistic and never works” (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

“There should be no wars in the 21st century” (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

“Religion cannot end war.” (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.