General Certificate of Secondary Education Religious Studies. Paper 8. An Introduction to Christian Ethics [GRS81] WEDNESDAY 4 JUNE, MORNING

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1 General Certificate of Secondary Education 2014 Religious Studies Paper 8 An Introduction to Christian Ethics [GRS81] MV18 WEDNESDAY 4 JUNE, MORNING TIME 1 hour 30 minutes, plus your additional time allowance. INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Write your Centre Number and Candidate Number in the spaces provided at the top of this page. Answer all the questions in Section A in the spaces provided in this booklet and two from three questions in Section B on the lined pages at the end of this booklet.

2 INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES The 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 at the end of each question indicate the marks awarded to each question or part question. 2

3 Blank Page (Questions start overleaf) 3 [Turn over

4 Section A Answer all questions. 1 Marriage and Divorce (a) (i) Name two vows taken in a wedding ceremony. [1]/[1] (ii) Why might a couple exchange rings during a wedding ceremony? [1] (iii) What is a heterosexual relationship? [1] (iv) Name one organisation that can help a couple whose marriage is in difficulty. [1] 4

5 (b) Explain some of the reasons why a marriage might end in divorce. [5] (c) Only couples who attend church regularly should be allowed to get married in church. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer. [5] 5 [Turn over

6 2 Religious Diversity (a) (i) Name one religious minority group in Northern Ireland. [1] (ii) Name two difficulties that might be faced by people from religious minority groups. [1]/[1] (iii) Give one way in which a school can make pupils from different religions feel welcome. [1] (iv) Name one group that helps people from different religions to meet together. [1] 6

7 (b) Christians should try to mix more with people from other religions. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer showing that you have considered different points of view. [10] 7 [Turn over

8 3 Matters of Life and Death (a) Give some reasons why abortion is a controversial issue. [5] (b) Explain biblical and church teaching about the sanctity of human life. [5] 8

9 (c) Abortion is sometimes the best alternative to an unplanned pregnancy. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer. [5] 9 [Turn over

10 4 War and Peace (a) Describe any three of the conditions for a just war. [5] 10

11 (b) Christians should never fight in a war. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer showing that you have considered different points of view. [10] 11 [Turn over

12 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. Write on the pages provided at the end of the examination paper. 5 Personal and Family Issues (a) Give some reasons why couples might choose to live together rather than get married. [5] (b) Explain Bible and church teaching about sexual relationships. [5] (c) The idea of celibacy is outdated. Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer. [10] 6 Care for the Environment (a) Describe what is meant by Christian stewardship. [5] (b) Explain what some Christians believe about animal rights. [5] (c) Christians should be more concerned with helping the needy than caring for the environment. Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer. [10] 12

13 7 The issue of Justice (a) Describe what the Bible teaches about justice. [5] (b) Explain some of the aims of restorative justice. [5] (c) The only way to reduce crime is to give harsh punishments. Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer. [10] 13 [Turn over

14 Question Number Write your answers to Section B here. Number your answers clearly. 14

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19 Question Number Number your answers clearly. THIS IS THE END OF THE QUESTION PAPER 19 [Turn over

20 For Examiner s use only Question Number Marks Section A Section B SPaG Total Marks Permission to reproduce all copyright material has been applied for. In some cases, efforts to contact copyright holders may have been unsuccessful and CCEA will be happy to rectify any omissions of acknowledgement in future if notified.