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Paper 2A Perspectives on faith (themes)
June 2022
Q1.1: Which one of the following is needed for a couple’s marriage to be valid according to
the teaching of the Catholic Church?
Put a tick () in the box next to the correct answer. A Being closely related to each other. B Getting married of their own free choice. C Intending to use contraception until they feel ready to have children. D Marrying to please their parents.
Answer:
beliefs, practices and sources of authority Answer: B Getting married of their own free choice
Q1.2: Give two reasons why some Christians might accept the right of single people to
be parents.
Answer:
beliefs, practices and sources of authority The right of all humans to found a family (Gaudium et Spes 26) / fulfilment of natural biological desire have a child / not met the right partner / partner or spouse has died before any children were conceiv / loss of partner / death / annulment / divorce / separation because of abuse / rape / homosexual / Church can give support so child still has experience of family / love and commitment are more important than the number of those undertaking the parenting role / many children in need of adoptio would benefit from having a loving single parent / to allow it shows love of neighbour, etc.
Q1.3: Explain two contrasting beliefs in contemporary British society about adultery.
• You must refer to a Christian belief. • Your contrasting belief may come from Christianity or from another religious or non-religious tradition.
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Answer:
similarities and differences within and/or between religions and beliefs First contrasting belief Second contrasting belief Contrast may mean opposing or mean different views in terms of either belief or issue Christians oppose it because it goes against the Ten Commandments / do not commit adultery / brea the marriage vows / of lifelong fidelity, etc. An act of betrayal / causes deep hurt / irresponsible / causes families to break up / children suffer, et Might save a marriage / where one of the partners is incapable of or unwilling to have a sexual relationship / where there are long periods of separation though work / where one partner is permanently in a hospital or home because of illness / might relieve strong sexual urges, etc. Everyone is fallible / can make a mistake / so forgiveness is important, etc. No harm is done if the affair is carefully managed / the partner need never find out so will not be hurt personal happiness comes first, etc. NB: Two marks maximum if no clear reference to a Christian view.
Q1.4: Explain two Christian beliefs about homosexuality.
Refer to scripture or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer.
Answer:
beliefs, practices and sources of authority Relevant and accurate reference to sacred writing or another source of Christian belief and teaching – 1 mark Some believe it goes against biblical teaching / both the Old Testament and Paul condemn it / contra to natural law / no possibility of procreation / the Catholic Church distinguishes between orientation a practice / the former not sinful / but the act is / many Christians think it is wrong to pass judgement / Jesus taught not to judge / they follow the law, which makes homophobia illegal / some Christians th that biblical teaching represents the culture of the time / reflects ancient and outdated views / the condemnation may refer to cultic prostitution / not about loving and monogamous relationships / all humans are created in the image of God / all of God’s creation is good / some Churches permit same sex marriages / the Catholic and Anglican Churches do not, etc.
Sources of authority:
‘If a man lies with a male as with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination’ (Leviticus 20:13) / ‘The Church accepts without reservation those who experience homosexual feelings. They…should not be discriminated against because of that. At the same time, the Church declares that all homosexual relations in any form are contrary to the order of creation’ (Youcat 415) / ‘If a person is gay and seeks God and has good will, who am I to judge?’ (Pope Francis), etc. Accept all other sources of authority that correctly support the beliefs given. Paraphrase of rather than quotation from the Catechism or other appropriate source of authority is
Q1.5: ‘Biblical teaching supports the view that women and men are equal.’
Evaluate this statement. In your answer you: • should give reasoned arguments in support of this statement • should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view • should refer to Christian arguments • may refer to non-religious arguments • should reach a justified conclusion.
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Q2 Theme B: Religion, peace and conflict
Answer:
In your answer you: • should give reasoned arguments in support of this statement • should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view and understanding of relevant evidence and information. References to religion applied to the issue. relevant evidence and information. Clear reference to religion. relevant evidence and information.
Arguments in support:
Genesis 1: 27 states that God created both male and female in his own image / there are many examples in the Bible of women who played roles that were equal to men / Deborah was a judge an prophet / Esther saved her Jewish community from destruction / the dignity and high status of wome seen above all in Mary / 1st century society meant it was impossible for Jesus to choose women to spearhead his mission but he respected them / women were the first witnesses of the Resurrection / some women played key roles in the churches that Paul founded / Paul taught that in Christ there is neither male nor female (Galatians 3: 28) / Paul’s restrictions on the Corinthian women might have been due to the chaotic state of that Christian community / some Christians claim that the difference between women and men that are seen in the Bible are about difference in role, not about equality,
Arguments in support of other views:
Biblical views are patriarchal / men were dominant whereas the role of women was to care for the home and rear children / women were totally reliant for their wellbeing on men / women had virtually rights in 1st century Israel / eg in law courts their evidence was admissible only if confirmed by their husbands / Paul told wives to submit to their husbands / the husband was head of the wife in the sam way that Christ is head of the Church / Paul told women in the Corinthian Church to be silent in wors / if they had any questions, they should ask their husbands afterwards, etc. NB: the statement relates to biblical teaching, not modern views. Q2 Theme B: Religion, peace and conflict
Q2.1: Which one of the following, according to the Catholic Church, is a purpose of
Holy War?
Put a tick () in the box next to the correct answer. A Becoming more powerful B Gaining more land C Protecting freedom of religion D Seeking revenge
Answer:
beliefs, practices and sources of authority Answer: C Protecting freedom of religion
Q2.2: Give two reasons why some Christians agree with nuclear deterrence
(possessing nuclear weapons).
Answer:
beliefs, practices and sources of authority Gives citizens a sense of security / offers protection through discouraging attack / makes the country less vulnerable to attack / disarmament encourages enemies to attack / needed for effective self- defence from enemies that possess them / acts as a bargaining chip in negotiations to halt the arms
Q2.3: Explain two contrasting views in contemporary British society about martyrdom.
• You must refer to a Christian view. • Your contrasting view may come from Christianity or from another religious or non-religious tradition.
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similarities and differences within and/or between religions and beliefs First contrasting view Second contrasting view If similar views are given, only one of them may be credited up to 2 marks max. Contrast may mean opposing or mean different views in terms of either belief or issue It shows absolute devotion and commitment to one’s Christian faith / the Church honours thousands women, men and children who died for their faith in times of persecution or repression / eg Maximilia It sets an example / eg Shi'a Muslims are inspired by the example of Ali / Jesus taught that ‘no one h greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends’ / encourages others to be loyal to their faith / gives them strength, etc. It achieves little / Kolbe’s act of self-sacrifice did not stop the cruelty in the Nazi death camps / Martin Luther King’s example did not end racism in the USA, etc. There are more effective ways of removing injustice or challenging oppression / different forms of no violent protest, etc. Christians uphold the idea of the sanctity of life / life is infinitely precious / no belief is worth dying for NB: Two marks maximum if no clear reference to a Christian view.
Q2.4: Explain two Christian beliefs that are against bullying.
Refer to scripture or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer.
Answer:
beliefs, practices and sources of authority Relevant and accurate reference to sacred writing or another source of Christian belief and teaching – 1 mark Belief in the sanctity and dignity of all human life means it is wrong to cause people harm / all human of equal value in the sight of God / bullying can result in physical injury or death / causes mental and emotional damage / creates an atmosphere of fear / leads to despair and suicide / encourages other to join in the abuse / the bully’s actions affect the bully negatively / becomes callous and unfeeling / incapable of worthwhile relationships with others, etc.
Sources of authority:
‘All humans are created in the image of God’ (Genesis 1:27) / ‘you shall not murder’ or ‘do not kill’ (5t Commandment) / ‘you shall love your neighbour as yourself’ (Mark 12:31) / ‘do to others as you woul have them do to you’ (Matthew 7:12) / ‘And the tongue is a fire…a restless evil, full of deadly poison’ (James 3:6,8) / ‘Human life is sacred because from its beginning it involves the creative action of Go and it remains for ever in a special relationship with the Creator, who is its sole end. God alone is th Lord of life from its beginning until its end: no one can under any circumstance claim for himself the right directly to destroy an innocent human being’ (Catechism of the Catholic Church 2258), etc. Accept all other sources of authority that correctly support the beliefs given. Paraphrase of rather than quotation from the Catechism or other appropriate source of authority is
Q2.5: ‘Christians should not fight in a war.’
Evaluate this statement. In your answer you: • should give reasoned arguments in support of this statement • should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view • should refer to Christian arguments • may refer to non-religious arguments • should reach a justified conclusion.
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Q3 Theme C: Religion, human rights and social justice
Answer:
In your answer you: • should give reasoned arguments in support of this statement • should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view and understanding of relevant evidence and information. References to religion applied to the issue. relevant evidence and information. Clear reference to religion. relevant evidence and information.
Arguments in support:
All forms of violence are sinful / 'do not kill' / breaking the Ten Commandments / sanctity of life / all human beings are created by God and valued by him / Jesus’ teachings suggest that he might have been opposed to war / turn the other cheek / love your enemies / those who live by the sword die by the sword / the terrible consequences of war / injury and death / refugees / poverty / destruction of infrastructure and economy / environmental damage / brings out the worst in people / rape, torture a indiscriminate killing / creates bitterness and distrust once the war is ended, etc.
Arguments in support of other views:
Lesser of two evils / there may be a just cause for the war / everything else has been tried and failed the only way to liberate the oppressed from a ruthless dictator / the only response when a country is threatened with invasion / brings out the best in people / heroic self-sacrifice / everyone pulls togeth brings about a better state of affairs than would have been without it / Jesus’ teachings not related to war but to attitudes to others in everyday life, etc. Q3 Theme C: Religion, human rights and social justice
Q3.1: Which one of the following means being worthy of respect?
Put a tick () in the box next to the correct answer. A Dignity B Materialism C Power D Responsibility
Answer:
beliefs, practices and sources of authority Answer: A Dignity
Q3.2: Give two reasons why some Christians think it is acceptable for the Church
to be wealthy.
Answer:
beliefs, practices and sources of authority Creating and maintaining beautiful churches and artworks is a way of honouring God / land and buildings are needed for the parish to come together as a community / the Church needs money to build and support hospitals and schools / it needs money to support environmental and other project aimed at making the world a better place / parishes need money to help the needy and vulnerable in their community, etc.
Q3.3: Explain two contrasting views in contemporary British society about giving money to
the poor. • You must refer to a Christian view. • Your contrasting view may come from Christianity or from another religious or non-religious tradition.
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Answer:
similarities and differences within and/or between religions and beliefs First contrasting view Second contrasting view If similar views are given, only one of them may be credited up to 2 marks. Contrast may mean opposing or mean different views in terms of either belief or issue Money is a gift from God / to be used responsibly / shared with others / a matter of justice, not charity The Bible encourages generosity to the poor / the parable of the rich man and Lazarus / the collectio for poor Christians in Jerusalem among the churches founded by Paul, etc. It encourages dependency / the poor should be encouraged to become self-reliant / live within their The money could be used for the wrong things / better to give to food banks and charities / direct giv to the poor should be in terms of goods that are needed / employers could offer work, etc. NB: Two marks maximum if no clear reference to a Christian view.
Q3.4: Explain two Christian views about freedom of belief.
Refer to scripture or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer.
Answer:
beliefs, practices and sources of authority Relevant and accurate reference to sacred writing or another source of Christian belief and teaching – 1 mark A basic right of all humans / applies to religious and non-religious beliefs / God gave humans free wil no one should be made to accept a particular set of beliefs / includes the freedom to apply beliefs to way of life / promotion of tolerance / prevention of persecution / freedom to express beliefs / but to be used responsibly / to be respectful of and sensitive to the feelings of others, etc.
Sources of authority:
'If you are unwilling to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will serve...' Joshua 24:15) / Jesus rebuked his disciples to wanting to destroy a Samaritan village that did not accept him (Luke 9:51-56 ‘All things are lawful, but not all things are beneficial’ (1 Corinthians 10:23) / ‘no one is to be forced to act in a manner contrary to his own beliefs’ (Dignitas Humanae 2) / ‘no one may force others to belie not even their own children’ (Youcat 354) / ‘we impose our faith on no one. Such proselytism is contrary to Christianity’ (Pope Benedict XVI), etc. Accept all other sources of authority that correctly support the beliefs given. Paraphrase of rather than quotation from Dignitas Humanae or other appropriate source of authority
Q3.5: ‘The best way of ending racial discrimination is through positive discrimination
(giving special help to those who are part of a group that has been unfairly treated in the past).’ Evaluate this statement. In your answer you: • should give reasoned arguments in support of this statement • should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view • should refer to Christian arguments • may refer to non-religious arguments • should reach a justified conclusion.
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Answer:
In your answer you: • should give reasoned arguments in support of this statement • should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view and understanding of relevant evidence and information. References to religion applied to the issue. relevant evidence and information. Clear reference to religion. relevant evidence and information.
Arguments in support:
Gives opportunity to people who start from a position of disadvantage / enables people to feel that justice has been done / reduces sense of bitterness and risk of violent protest / removes sense of despair and helplessness / helps to provide role models for minority groups that will encourage high aspirations / wider use of positive discrimination provides a challenge to all in society to examine the prejudices and consider whether they ever act on them / affirms that society recognises the equality all / that all are equal in the eyes of God / all created in the image of God, etc.
Arguments in support of other views:
It can result in injustice / those who merit promotion in employment or a place at university are effectively discriminated against through no fault of their own / could actually lead to increased racia prejudice / might encourage resentment and lead to violence / all discrimination, whether positive or negative, is wrong / the teaching of Paul in Galatians that there is ‘neither Jew nor Greek…’ support absolute equality of treatment / there are other effective ways of ending racial discrimination / the education of those who discriminate / the churches could provide more opportunities for those from different communities and cultures to get to know each other, etc.