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Religion, relationships and families

4 dot points across 4 inquiry questions. Click any dot point for a focused answer with worked past exam questions where available.

What do religions teach about contraception and family planning?

Divergent religious teachings and attitudes about contraception and the regulation of births, and non-religious views.
A focused answer on contraception and family planning for Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A (1RA0), covering divergent Christian and Muslim attitudes, Humanae Vitae, natural family planning and non-religious views.
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What do religions teach about divorce and the equality of men and women?

Religious teachings and attitudes towards divorce and remarriage, and the equality of men and women in the family and society.
A focused answer on divorce, remarriage and gender equality for Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A (1RA0), covering Catholic, Protestant and Muslim views on divorce and teachings on the roles of men and women.
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What do Christians and Muslims teach about marriage and sexual relationships?

Religious teachings on the purpose and importance of marriage, cohabitation, sex before marriage and same-sex relationships in Christianity and Islam.
A focused answer on marriage and sexual relationships for Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A (1RA0), covering the purpose of marriage, cohabitation, sex before marriage and same-sex relationships.
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What do religions teach about the purpose of families and how the community supports them?

Religious teachings on the purpose and importance of families, types of family in the 21st century, and how the local community supports families.
A focused answer on the purpose and support of families for Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A (1RA0), covering procreation, raising children, types of family and how the parish and ummah support families.
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