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RELIGIOUS STUDIES
SPECIFICATION B
UNIT 2: Religion and Human Experience
A.M. WEDNESDAY, 5 June 2013
1 hour 45 minutes
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Question 2
Question 3
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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

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Use black ink or black ball-point pen.

Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the spaces at the top of this page.
Answer all questions.
Write your answers in the spaces provided in this booklet.
If you run out of space in the question-and-answer booklet you may use continuation sheets. Number
the questions clearly and put your sheets in this question-and-answer booklet.
INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
The number of marks is given in brackets at the end of each question or part-question.
You are reminded that assessment will take into account the Quality of Written Communication
used in your answers that involve extended writing (question 1(e), 2(e), 3(e) and 4(e)).
In addition, your ability to spell, punctuate and use grammar accurately will be assessed in question
1(e).

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1. Study the information below and answer the questions which follow.

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(a)
Explain what religious believers mean by non-violent protest.

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Explain how having a religious faith might influence a view on suffering.

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(c)
It is never right to fight.

Give two reasons why a religious believer might agree or disagree with this statement.
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(d)
Explain from two different religious traditions how a religious individual or religious
community has worked for peace.
(You must state the religious traditions you are referring to.) [6]

(i) Religious tradition: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(ii) Religious tradition: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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(e)
Its impossible to forgive.
Do you agree? Give reasons or evidence for your answer, showing that you have thought
of more than one point of view.
(You must include reference to religious beliefs in your answer.)
[8]

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question.
[5]

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2. Study the information below and answer the questions which follow.

In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF)

egg cells are fertilised outside
the womb.

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(a)
Explain what religious believers mean by free will. [2]

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Explain how having a religious faith might influence a view on IVF.

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(c)
All life is special.

Give two reasons why a religious believer might agree or disagree with this statement.
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(ii)
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(d)
Explain from two different religious traditions attitudes to abortion.
(You must state the religious traditions you are referring to.) [6]

(i) Religious tradition: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(ii) Religious tradition: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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(e)
Religion should play a role in medical decisions.
Do you agree? Give reasons or evidence for your answer, showing that you have thought
of more than one point of view.
(You must include reference to religious beliefs in your answer.) [8]

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3. Study the information below and answer the questions which follow.

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(a)
Explain what religious believers mean by sacred. [2]

(b)
Explain how religious believers might support others.

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(c)

Television should be used to

teach people about religion.

Give two reasons why a religious believer might agree or disagree with this statement.
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(d)
Explain from two different religious traditions attitudes to pilgrimage.
(You must state the religious traditions you are referring to.)

(i) Religious tradition: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(ii) Religious tradition: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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(e)
Faith is best expressed through what people wear.
Do you agree? Give reasons or evidence for your answer, showing that you have thought
of more than one point of view.
(You must include reference to religious beliefs in your answer.) [8]

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4. Study the information below and answer the questions which follow.

Prison Chaplains

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(a)
Explain what religious believers mean by justice. [2]

(b)
Explain how having a religious faith might influence a view on human rights. [4]

(c)

Sacred texts are important today.

Give two reasons why a religious believer might agree or disagree with this statement. [4]
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(i)

(ii)
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(d)
Explain from one religious tradition the attitudes to punishment.
(You must state the religious tradition you are referring to.) [6]
Religious tradition: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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(e)
Authority should always be obeyed.
Do you agree? Give reasons or evidence for your answer, showing that you have thought
of more than one point of view.
(You must include reference to religious beliefs in your answer.) [8]

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Acknowledgements:
Question 1: Vibrant Image Studio/Shutterstock
Absolut/Shutterstock
AnatolyM/Shutterstock
Question 2:

Alena Hovorkova/Shutterstock
Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock
Julie DeGuia/Shutterstock.com
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Vita Khorzhevska/Shutterstock

Question 3:

Duettographics/Shutterstock
Yuri Yavnik/Shutterstock
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Tomasz Parys/Shutterstock

Question 4: Kevin Carden/Shutterstock

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