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1 Relationships and families
(a) Outline Christian attitudes to civil partnership.
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(c) Explain how Christian teachings influence attitudes to the use of contraception.
You should refer to sources of wisdom and authority in your answer.
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(d) ‘Christians should never support gender discrimination.’
Discuss this statement. In your answer, you should:
• draw on your learning from across your course of study, including reference to beliefs,
teachings and practices within Christianity
• explain and evaluate the importance of points of view from the perspective of Christianity.
[15]
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a Christian perspective
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Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
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• Write your answer to each question in the space provided. If you need extra space use
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• Answer all the questions.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 126.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• Spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPaG) and the use of specialist terminology will be
assessed in questions marked with a pencil ( ).
• This document has 20 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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(a) Outline Christian attitudes to civil partnership.
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
. ................................................................................................................................................. [3]
(b) Describe Christian teachings about the importance of marriage.
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(c) Explain how Christian teachings influence attitudes to the use of contraception.
You should refer to sources of wisdom and authority in your answer.
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(d) ‘Christians should never support gender discrimination.’
Discuss this statement. In your answer, you should:
• draw on your learning from across your course of study, including reference to beliefs,
teachings and practices within Christianity
• explain and evaluate the importance of points of view from the perspective of Christianity.
[15]
Spelling, punctuation and grammar [3]
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