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Unit 6: An Introduction to Christian Ethics

5 dot points across 5 inquiry questions. Click any dot point for a focused answer with worked past exam questions where available.

How do Christians respond to new developments in bioethics such as fertility treatment and genetic research?

Developments in bioethics: Christian responses to fertility treatment (IVF), genetic engineering and cloning, and embryo and stem cell research, and the ethical principles such as stewardship and 'playing God' that shape them.
A focused CCEA GCSE Religious Studies guide to developments in bioethics in Unit 6 Christian Ethics. Covers Christian responses to fertility treatment (IVF), genetic engineering and cloning, and embryo and stem cell research, and the principles of stewardship and 'playing God' that shape them.
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How do Christians apply the sanctity of life to abortion and euthanasia?

Matters of life and death: the Christian belief in the sanctity of life, Christian attitudes to abortion, Christian attitudes to euthanasia, and beliefs about life after death and how they shape these views.
A focused CCEA GCSE Religious Studies guide to matters of life and death in Unit 6 Christian Ethics. Covers the sanctity of life, Christian attitudes to abortion and euthanasia, and beliefs about life after death and how they shape these views, showing the range of Christian responses.
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What do Christians teach about marriage, divorce, sexual relationships and family life?

Personal and family issues: Christian teaching on the purpose of marriage, attitudes to sexual relationships including sex before marriage, Christian responses to divorce and remarriage, and the importance of the family and the upbringing of children.
A focused CCEA GCSE Religious Studies guide to personal and family issues in Unit 6 Christian Ethics. Covers Christian teaching on the purpose of marriage, attitudes to sexual relationships, responses to divorce and remarriage, and the importance of the family and raising children.
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What do Christians teach about prejudice, equality and the duty to care for those in need?

Prejudice and equality: Christian teaching against prejudice and discrimination, beliefs about the equality of all people, attitudes to wealth, poverty and the duty to help those in need, and the work of Christians for justice.
A focused CCEA GCSE Religious Studies guide to prejudice and equality in Unit 6 Christian Ethics. Covers Christian teaching against prejudice and discrimination, the equality of all people, attitudes to wealth, poverty and helping those in need, and Christian work for justice.
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When, if ever, do Christians believe war can be justified, and what is pacifism?

War and peace: Christian attitudes to war, the Just War theory, Christian pacifism and the example of peacemakers, attitudes to nuclear weapons, and teaching on forgiveness and reconciliation.
A focused CCEA GCSE Religious Studies guide to war and peace in Unit 6 Christian Ethics. Covers Christian attitudes to war, the Just War theory, Christian pacifism, attitudes to nuclear weapons, and teaching on forgiveness and reconciliation, showing the range of Christian views.
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