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Edexcel · GCSE · 1RB0
Religious Studies B
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5,266 questions
Religious Studies BContents
Contents
56 topics, 448 subtopics
  1. Catholic Christianity: Catholic Beliefs99
  2. Catholic Christianity: Living the Catholic Life105
  3. Catholic Christianity: Marriage and the Family99
  4. Catholic Christianity: Matters of Life and Death95
  5. Catholic Christianity: Crime and Punishment95
  6. Catholic Christianity: Peace and Conflict97
  7. Catholic Christianity: Philosophy of Religion99
  8. Catholic Christianity: Equality94
  9. Christianity: Christian Beliefs92
  10. Christianity: Living the Christian Life90
  11. Christianity: Marriage and the Family86
  12. Christianity: Matters of Life and Death85
  13. and 44 more
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Catholic Christianity: Living the Catholic LifeQuestions
Catholic Christianity: Living the Catholic Life
The seven sacraments and the sacramental nature of reality
  1. What do Catholics mean by the sacramental nature of reality?
  2. What is a sacrament?
  3. What does the Catechism teach in paragraph 1210 about the seven sacraments?
  4. How does the Catechism (1211) group the seven sacraments?
  5. What is the meaning and effect of Baptism?
  6. What symbols are used in Catholic Baptism and what do they mean?
  7. What happens in the sacrament of Confirmation?
  8. What is the effect of receiving the Eucharist?
  9. What happens in the sacrament of Reconciliation?
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Catholic Christianity: Living the Catholic LifeAnswers
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The seven sacraments and the sacramental nature of reality
  1. Catholics believe the whole of creation can reveal the presence of God. Ordinary things such as water, bread and oil can become signs of God's grace.
  2. A sacrament is an outward sign, instituted by Christ, that gives the grace it signifies. The Catechism calls the sacraments “efficacious signs of grace”.
  3. The Catechism says the seven sacraments touch all the stages and important moments of Christian life. The sacraments mirror the stages of natural life, from birth to healing and mission.
  4. The sacraments of initiation are Baptism, Confirmation and the Eucharist. The sacraments of healing are Reconciliation and the Anointing of the Sick. The sacraments of service are Holy Orders and Matrimony.
  5. Baptism washes away original sin and welcomes a person into the Church. The baptised person is born into new life as a child of God.
  6. Water poured three times symbolises cleansing and new life. The white garment symbolises purity, and the lit candle symbolises the light of Christ.
  7. The bishop lays hands on the candidate and anoints the forehead with chrism. The bishop says, “Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit”. Confirmation strengthens the gifts of the Spirit received at Baptism.
  8. Catholics receive the Body and Blood of Christ under the appearance of bread and wine. The Eucharist unites them with Christ and with one another.
  9. A penitent confesses sins to a priest, expresses sorrow and is given a penance. The priest then gives absolution, forgiving the sins in God's name.
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Islam: Philosophy of ReligionQuestions
Islam: Philosophy of Religion
Visions and the existence of Allah
  1. What is a vision in Islam?
  2. What does Surah 19:16–19 describe?
  3. How does Surah 19:20–22 show Allah's power in Maryam's vision?
  4. Why is Maryam's vision important for Muslims?
  5. Which visions besides Maryam's does the Qur'an describe?
  6. Why might visions lead someone to believe in Allah?
  7. What do many Muslims teach about dreams?
  8. What non-religious arguments claim visions are hallucinations?
  9. How do Muslims respond to the claim that visions are hallucinations?
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Islam: Philosophy of ReligionAnswers
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Visions and the existence of Allah
  1. A vision is seeing something sacred, often in a dream or trance, that gives spiritual insight. Muslims believe genuine visions come from Allah.
  2. Surah 19:16–17 tells how Maryam withdrew to a secluded place and Allah's spirit appeared to her as a man. The angel announced that she would have a pure son.
  3. Maryam asked how she could have a son when no man had touched her. The angel replied that it is easy for Allah, and she conceived Isa.
  4. Maryam's vision shows Allah communicating through angels to chosen people, even non-prophets. The vision revealed Allah's power to create by his command.
  5. Muhammad saw Jibril in his true form on the horizon (Surah 53:7–13). Yusuf dreamed of eleven stars, the sun and the moon bowing to him (Surah 12:4).
  6. A vision can feel so real and life-changing that the person cannot doubt Allah exists. Visions that bring true knowledge or lasting change seem to have a divine source.
  7. Muhammad taught that a true dream is one of the forty-six parts of prophethood. Muslims distinguish true dreams from Allah, bad dreams from Shaytan and ordinary dreams.
  8. Atheists and Humanists argue that visions can be caused by drugs, illness, lack of sleep or wishful thinking. A vision proves only that someone had an experience, not that Allah exists.
  9. Muslims accept that some visions are false but argue that others bring knowledge the person could not invent. Visions must agree with the Qur'an to be trusted.
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Judaism: Marriage and the FamilyQuestions
Judaism: Marriage and the Family
The purpose of marriage in Judaism
  1. What does Proverbs 18:22 teach about marriage?
  2. Why is marriage seen as a mitzvah in Judaism?
  3. What does the Hebrew word kiddushin show about Jewish marriage?
  4. What are the main purposes of marriage in Judaism?
  5. Why is marriage important for passing on the Jewish faith?
  6. Why do many Jews prefer to marry another Jew?
  7. What is shalom bayit?
  8. What attitudes to marriage do many non-religious people hold?
  9. Why do some non-religious people choose cohabitation instead of marriage?
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Judaism: Marriage and the FamilyAnswers
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The purpose of marriage in Judaism
  1. Proverbs 18:22 says that a man who finds a wife finds a good thing and receives favour from the Lord. Jews see marriage as a blessing from God.
  2. Genesis 2:18 says it is not good for a human to be alone. Marriage fulfils God's plan for companionship and the command to have children.
  3. Kiddushin means “holiness” or “setting apart”. Husband and wife dedicate themselves to each other alone in a holy bond.
  4. Marriage provides lifelong companionship and love between husband and wife. Marriage also creates a secure setting for having and raising Jewish children.
  5. A married couple builds a Jewish home, where Shabbat, festivals and kashrut are practised. Children learn their faith first from their parents.
  6. Many Jews believe a Jewish partner helps keep Jewish practice and identity alive in the next generation. Orthodox Judaism does not recognise a marriage between a Jew and a non-Jew.
  7. Shalom bayit means “peace in the home”. Jews see a loving, harmonious marriage as a central religious value.
  8. Many atheists and Humanists see marriage as a personal choice rather than a religious duty. Some think marriage is unimportant as long as a couple is committed.
  9. Some couples see cohabitation, living together without marrying, as equally committed. Others avoid the cost of a wedding or want to test the relationship first.
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