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Religious, Philosophical and Ethical Studies in the Modern World

6 dot points across 6 inquiry questions. Click any dot point for a focused answer with worked past exam questions where available.

What do religions teach about human sexuality and contraception?

Religious and non-religious teachings on sexual relationships (sex before and outside marriage), same-sex relationships, and the use of contraception and family planning.
An Eduqas GCSE Religious Studies (C120) Component 1 answer on human sexuality and contraception, covering sex before and outside marriage, same-sex relationships, and contraception and family planning, from Christian, Islamic and non-religious (Humanist) perspectives, with sources of wisdom and authority.
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What do religions teach about crime, punishment, forgiveness and suffering?

Religious and non-religious teachings on crime and punishment, the aims of punishment, the treatment of criminals, forgiveness, and the problem of suffering and evil.
An Eduqas GCSE Religious Studies (C120) Component 1 answer on issues of good and evil, covering crime and punishment, the aims of punishment, the treatment of criminals, forgiveness, and the problem of suffering and evil, from Christian, Islamic and non-religious perspectives, with sources of wisdom and authority.
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What do religions teach about human rights, prejudice and the use of wealth?

Religious and non-religious teachings on human rights and responsibilities, prejudice and discrimination, social justice, and the responsible use of wealth and helping the poor.
An Eduqas GCSE Religious Studies (C120) Component 1 answer on issues of human rights, covering human rights and responsibilities, prejudice and discrimination, social justice, and the responsible use of wealth, from Christian, Islamic and non-religious perspectives, with sources of wisdom and authority.
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What do religions teach about the value of life, abortion, euthanasia and the environment?

The origins and value of life, the sanctity of life, abortion, euthanasia, and care for the environment, from religious and non-religious perspectives.
An Eduqas GCSE Religious Studies (C120) Component 1 answer on issues of life and death, covering the origins and sanctity of life, abortion, euthanasia, and care for the environment, from Christian, Islamic and non-religious (Humanist) perspectives, with sources of wisdom and authority.
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What do religions teach about marriage, the family and gender?

Religious and non-religious teachings on the nature and purpose of marriage, divorce and remarriage, the family, and gender equality and roles.
An Eduqas GCSE Religious Studies (C120) Component 1 answer on issues of relationships, covering marriage, divorce and remarriage, the nature and purpose of the family, and gender equality and roles, from Christian, Islamic and non-religious (Humanist) perspectives, with sources of wisdom and authority.
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How do religious and non-religious people approach ethical questions?

Non-religious worldviews (Humanism and atheism), how religious and non-religious people make moral decisions, and where they agree and differ on ethical issues.
An Eduqas GCSE Religious Studies (C120) Component 1 answer on non-religious worldviews and ethics, covering Humanism and atheism, how religious and non-religious people make moral decisions, and where they agree and differ, with sources of wisdom and authority.
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