Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1 ) Time 50 minutes Paper reference 1 RAO/3B Religious Studies A PAPER 3: Area of Study 3 — Philosophy and Ethics Option 3B — Christianity

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Instructions • Use black ink or ball-point pen. • Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name, centre number and candidate number. • Answer all questions. • Answer the quest... ions in the spaces provided – there may be more space than you need. Information • The total mark for this paper is 51. • The marks for each question are shown in brackets – use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question. • The question labelled with an asterisk (*) is the one where the quality of your written communication will be assessed – you should take particular care on this question with your spelling, punctuation and grammar, as well as the use of specialist terminology. • The marks available for spelling, punctuation and grammar are clearly indicated. Advice • Read each question carefully before you start to answer it. • Try to answer every question. • Check your answers if you have time at the end. You do not need any other materials. Total Marks Time 50 minutes Religious Studies A PAPER 3: Area of Study 3 – Philosophy and Ethics Option 3B – Christianity Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) Candidate surname Other names Please check the examination details below before entering your candidate information 1RA0/3B Paper reference   P65004A ©2022 Pearson Education Ltd. Q:1/1/1/1 *P65004A0212* 2  Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided. Question 1: Arguments for the Existence of God 1 (a) Outline three features of a religious experience. 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(b) Explain two things the revelation of God in the covenant with Noah shows about God’s nature. 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In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority. 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In your response you should: • refer to Christian teachings • refer to non-religious points of view • reach a justified conclusion. 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.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... *P65004A0512* Turn over 5  .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 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(Total for Question 1 = 27 marks) *P65004A0612* 6  Question 2: Religious Teachings on Relationships and Families in the 21st Century 2 (a) Outline three reasons Christians may accept the use of artificial methods of contraception. 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(b) Explain two Christian teachings about the importance of marriage. 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In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority. 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In your response you should: • refer to Christian teachings • refer to different Christian points of view • reach a justified conclusion. 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