GCSE RS paper 2 Exam Questions And
Answers
Abortion -
correct answer ✅Christianity: "it does not matter whether you take
away a life that is born, or destroy one that is coming to birth. In ninth
instances destruction is murder". "Before I formed you in the womb I
knew you, before you were born I set you apart: I appointed you as
prophet to the nations". "Breathed into his nostrils the breath of life
and it was then that the man became a living being". An old Christian
teaching is that ensoulment happens at 40 days for male embryos and
90 days for female embryos. Sanctity of life- life is a precious gift from
god. One of the Ten Commandments is "you shall not kill"
Islam: abortion is only permitted before ensoulment because one of the
greatest sins as recorded in the Hadith is to "kill an innocent soul".
Ensoulment is said to happen after 120 days of pregnancy and abortion
is not permitted, unless to save the mothers life, after ensoulment. "Do
not kill your children for fear of poverty" abortion is not allowed if it is
for financial reasons. Muslims believe communities will help in forms of
Zakah and sadaqah. The mother's life is more valuable than the
potential life. In the Quran it says that unborn children will want to
know why they were killed. The sancity of life. Al Qadr- "nor may a Soul
die except with gods permission at a predestined time". We should not
interfere with allahs will.
Capital punishment -
correct answer ✅Christianity: jesus said "let any one of you who is
without sin be the first to throw a stone at her" no one did. Humans are
not angels and make mistakes, but they should show salvation and
, GCSE RS paper 2 Exam Questions And
Answers
repentance. "Turn to god in repentance". The 10 Commandments day
"Do not kill". Jesus said "all those who draw the sword will die by the
sword". "Whoever sheds human blood by humans shall their blood be
shed". However, in Christianity, it is taught that prisoners should be
treat well. "Speak up, judge fairly, defend the rights of the poor and
needy". Jesus said "love your enemies".
Islam: shariah law allows capital punishment as a deterrent, and acts
like murder and apostasy are worthy of the death penalty. Islam also
teaches fairness for prisoners. "And they give food in spite of love for it
to the needy, poor and the ". Muslims believe that Allah is the only one
who can take a life, however it is allowed but discouraged, and victims/
victims families are encouraged to take compensation. Adam prayed for
forgiveness on mount Arafat after being kicked out of Eden, showing
humans make mistakes and are not angels but should show repentance.
Civil Disobedience -
correct answer ✅Christianity: Christians condemn stealing if it is
because of poverty, however they believe they should submit to the law
and Christians should prevent this through charity. "It is necessary to
submit to authorities not only because of possible punishment but
because of conscience". "Focusing on poverty and sacrificing for the
poor are the heart of the gospel. If Christians don't dig deep and
generously open up their wallets, then they do not have genuine faith".
Islam: poverty should not mean stealing because Muslims should give
to the poor through Zakah and sadaqah. However, in the quote "cut off
the hands of thieves, whether they are male or female, as a deterrent
from god" it implies there is punishment for stealing. "Do not kill for just
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