paper 8 an introduction to christian *grs81* ethics
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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATESWrite your Centre Number and Candidate Number in the spaces provided at the top of this page.You must answer the questions in the spaces provided. Do not write outside the boxed area on each page or on blank pages.Complete in black ink only. Do not write with a gel pen.Answer all the questions in Section A and two from three questions in Section B in the spaces provided in this booklet.
INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATESThe total mark for this paper is 105.Quality of written communication will be assessed in all questions.Spelling, punctuation and accurate use of grammar will be assessed in Section B Questions 5(c), 6(c) and 7(c), where two questions only are required to be completed.Figures in brackets printed down the right-hand side of pages indicate the marks awarded to each question or part question.
General Certificate of Secondary EducationJanuary 2019
Religious StudiesPaper 8An Introduction to Christian Ethics
[GRS81]FRIDAY 25 JANUARY, MORNING
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Section A
Answer all questions.
1 Religious Diversity
(a) (i) Name two world religions other than Christianity.
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(ii) Name two ways in which schools can help pupils from all faiths to feel included.
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(iii) Give one way churches can show respect for people from other world faiths.
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(b) Explain how people from minority faith groups may face challenges when living in Northern Ireland.
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(c) “School assemblies should always include an act of Christian worship.”
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2 Euthanasia
(a) (i) Give two reasons why a person might request euthanasia.
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(ii) What is meant by active euthanasia?
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(iii) What is meant by passive euthanasia?
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(iv) What is meant by voluntary euthanasia?
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(b) “Euthanasia allows a person to die with dignity.”
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3 Matters of Life and Death
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(a) Give reasons why some people are in favour of abortion.
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(b) Explain biblical teaching about the sanctity of human life.
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(c) “Abortion is sometimes the best alternative to an unplanned pregnancy.”
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4 Care for the Environment
(a) Describe some animal rights issues giving cause for concern today.
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(b) “Caring for God’s creation should be a priority for all Christians.”
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Section B
Answer two from three questions.
Five marks will be awarded for spelling, punctuation and accurate use of grammar in part (c) of your answers.
5 Personal and Family Issues
(a) Give reasons why some marriages end in divorce.
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(b) Explain the importance of the vows taken at a Christian wedding.
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(c) “Biblical teaching on sexual relationships is still relevant today.” Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer.
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6 Justice and Punishment
(a) Describe what Christianity teaches about repentance.
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(b) Explain why the death penalty is a controversial issue.
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(c) “Reforming criminals is more important than punishing them.”
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7 War and Peace
(a) Describe how the Just War theory gives guidelines for armed conflict.
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(b) Explain what the Bible teaches about war and peace.
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(c) “A country should only go to war when there is no other choice.”
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