Paper Reference(s) 4425/01 London Examinations IGCSE Religious Studies Paper 1 Beliefs and Values Friday 4 May 2007 Morning Time: 2 hours Materials required for examination Answer book (AB12) Items included with question papers Nil Instructions to Candidates Answer one question from Section A, one question from Section B, one question from Section C, one question from Section D and two questions from Section E. In the boxes on the answer book, write your centre number, candidate number, the subject title (Religious Studies), the paper reference (4425/01), your surname, other names and signature. Write your answers in the answer book. Make sure your answers to parts of questions are clearly numbered. Use additional answer sheets if necessary. Information for Candidates The marks for individual questions and the parts of questions are shown in round brackets: e.g.. There are 16 questions in this question paper. The total mark for this paper is 80. There are 8 pages in this question paper. Any blank pages are indicated. Dictionaries may NOT be used in this examination. Advice to Candidates You should spend about 20 minutes on each question. Write your answers clearly and in good English. Printer s Log. No. M26261A W850/4425/57570 5/5/4/ *M26261A* Turn over This publication may be reproduced only in accordance with Edexcel Limited copyright policy. 2007 Edexcel Limited. RS154255_M26261A_Religious_Studi1 1 05/02/2007 08:01:29
Section A: Human beings and their destiny Answer ONE question from this section. Either 1. (a) What is predestination? (b) Choose one religion. Outline its teachings about the origin and cause of moral evil in the world. (c) Explain why some people believe in materialism. Or 2. (a) What is resurrection? (b) Outline non-religious ideas about how far human beings can exercise freewill. (c) Explain why some people believe in the dominance of human beings over all other creatures. TOTAL FOR SECTION A: 15 MARKS M26261A 2 RS154255_M26261A_Religious_Studi2 2 14/08/2006 15:51:22
Section B: The meaning and purpose of life Answer ONE question from this section. Either 3. (a) What does omnipotent mean? (b) Outline religious beliefs about the ultimate reality which do not include reference to God. (c) Explain how a conversion experience may lead to, or support, belief in God. Or 4. (a) What is causation? (b) Choose one religion. Outline its teachings about salvation and liberation. (c) Explain why many religious people believe that it is important to relieve suffering. TOTAL FOR SECTION B: 15 MARKS M26261A Turn over RS154255_M26261A_Religious_Studi3 3 14/08/2006 15:51:22
Section C: Marriage, family life and human relationships Answer ONE question from this section. Either 5. (a) What is remarriage? (b) Outline non-religious attitudes to adultery. (c) Explain how religious communities can help to keep families together. Or 6. (a) What is a reconstituted family? (b) Choose one religion. Outline its teachings about the purposes of human sexuality. (c) Explain why some religious people are opposed to genetic engineering as a means of supporting successful conception. TOTAL FOR SECTION C: 15 MARKS M26261A RS154255_M26261A_Religious_Studi4 4 05/02/2007 08:01:53
Section D: Relationships with other people Answer ONE question from this section. Either 7. (a) What is freedom of speech? (b) Choose one religion. Outline its teachings about proselytisation. (c) Explain why religious people should oppose prejudice and discrimination. Or 8. (a) What is meant by the status of men or women in a religious community? (b) Outline ways in which religious communities can show practical generosity to the poor. (c) Explain why religious freedom is an important human right. TOTAL FOR SECTION D: 15 MARKS M26261A 5 Turn over RS154255_M26261A_Religious_Studi5 5 14/08/2006 15:51:22
Section E Answer TWO questions from this section. 9. There is no such thing as divine judgement. 10. Only religion can explain why the universe exists. 11. All religious people should condemn abortion. 12. Atheists are always unhappy people. 13. There is no place for religious celibacy in the modern world. M26261A 6 RS154255_M26261A_Religious_Studi6 6 14/08/2006 15:51:22
14. There is nothing wrong with pre-marital sex. 15. Religious people do not really believe in religious pluralism. 16. Women are denied equal rights in religious communities. END TOTAL FOR SECTION E: 20 MARKS TOTAL FOR PAPER: 80 MARKS M26261A 7 RS154255_M26261A_Religious_Studi7 7 14/08/2006 15:51:22
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