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- - - - Explain why Christians believe in God [6 marks]
      - "Belief in God is not reasonable." Discuss
    - - Explain why Christians believe in God [6 marks]
    - - Explain what Christians believe about God [6 marks]
      - Genesis 1 & 2, John 1: God the son "became flesh and lived among us."
    - - Explain why Christians believe in God [6 marks]
    - - Genesis 1 & 2, John 1: God the son "became flesh and lived among us."
    - - "All miracles can be explained by science." Discuss
      - Matthew 14:25 "Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake." Exodus 14 - God parts the Red Sea when Moses stretches out his arms.
    - - Explain what Christians believe about God [6 marks]
      - Genesis 1 & 2
  - - - Explain how and why Christians worship [6 marks]
    - - Explain how and why Christians worship [6 marks]
      - Matthew 6 - "Give us today our daily bread and forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us."
    - - Explain how and why Christians worship [6 marks]
      - Psalm 150:4 "Praise him with stringed instruments and organs."
    - - Explain how and why Christians worship [6 marks]
    - - Explain how and why Christians worship [6 marks]
    - - Explain how symbols are used in worship [6 marks]
    - - "Worship is easier in a place of worship." Discuss
      - Explain how and why Christians worship [6 marks]
    - - Explain how food can be used in worship [6 marks]
      - The Last Supper, Matthew 26. Jesus breaks bread and pours wine, describing it as his body and blood. "Do this in remembrance of me."
  - - - Explain Christian beliefs about the afterlife [6 marks]
    - - Explain how belief in Heaven links to the concept of Forgiveness in Christianity [6 marks]
      - "God so loved the world that he gave his only son, that whoever believes in him will not die, but have eternal life." John 3:16
    - - "The existence of Hell is inconsistent with an all-loving God." Discuss
      - "The blazing furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth." Matt 13:50
      - Explain Christian beliefs about Heaven and Hell [6 marks]
    - - "Funerals are more for the living than the dead." Discuss
    - - Explain Christian beliefs about Heaven and Hell [6 marks]
      - "My father's house has many rooms." John 14:2
    - - Explain Christian beliefs about the afterlife [6 marks]
  - - - Explain how Christians might account for the evil in the world [6 marks]
      - Genesis 3
    - - "The existence of evil proves that God does not exist." Discuss
      - "If God is both powerful and loving, then where does evil originate?" Epicurus
    - - Explain how Christians might account for the evil in the world [6 marks]
      - Genesis 3
    - - Explain two theodicies [6 marks]
      - Genesis 3
    - - Explain how Christians might account for the evil in the world [6 marks]
      - Jesus is tempted in the desert, by the Devil, for 40 days and nights. This is the story that Lent is based on.
    - - Explain how a Christian might respond to those who are suffering [6 marks]
      - "Love your neighbour."
    - - Explain how Christians might account for the evil in the world [6 marks]
    - - Explain, in detail, two forms of moral authority for Christians [6 marks]
    - - Explain how Christians respond to the problem of evil [6 marks]
      - The story of Job. The story of the fall in Genesis 3.
    - - Explain how Christians respond to the problem of evil [6 marks]
    - - Explain two theodicies [6 marks]
      - Genesis 3
  - - - Explain how Christians believe God reveals himself to them in different ways [6 marks]
    - - Explain how Christians believe God reveals himself to them in different ways [6 marks]
    - - Explain how Christians believe God reveals himself to them in different ways [6 marks]
    - - Explain how Christians believe God reveals himself to them in different ways [6 marks]
      - The conversion of Paul. Jesus appears to him and asks "why do you persecute me?" Following this, Paul is blinded and becomes a Christian, preaching to the Gentiles.
    - - Explain how Christians believe God reveals himself to them in different ways [6 marks]
      - "Special revelation is more useful than the words of the Bible." Discuss
  - - - Explain what Christians believe about the status of humans compared to animals [6 marks]
      - Genesis 2: "breathed into his nostrils the breath of life and the man became a living being."
    - - Explain what Christians believe about the origins of the Universe [6 marks]
      - Genesis 1 & 2. Job 38: God lays the Earth's foundations. Isaiah 64: God is described as a potter (not a creator) and creation is clay.
    - - Explain why Christians take care of the environment [6 marks]
      - "They may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky." Genesis 1:26. "The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden to work it and take care of it."
    - - "The Big Bang explains the origins of the universe better than the Bible." Discuss
    - - "Animals should have their rights protected in the same way humans do." Discuss
      - Genesis 2: "breathed into his nostrils the breath of life and the man became a living being."
    - - Explain what Christians believe about the origins of the Universe [6 marks]
      - Genesis 1 & 2
- - - - Explain the Christian attitudes about the purpose of marriage [6 marks]
      - “What God has joined together, let no man separate.” Mark 10:9
    - - Explain the Christian attitudes about the purpose of marriage [6 marks]
      - “What God has joined together, let no man separate.” Mark 10:9
    - - Explain the Christian attitudes about the roles of men and women within the family [6 marks]
      - "There is neither male nor female, all are one in Christ Jesus" Galatians 3
    - - Explain the Church's teachings on divorce and remarriage [6 marks]
      - “What God has joined together, let no man separate.” Mark 10:9
    - - Explain the roles of men and women within the Church [6 marks]
      - "Women should remain silent in the Churches!" 1 Corinthians 14
    - - "Raising children is the most important part of a marriage." Discuss
      - “You shall not commit adultery” The seventh commandment
    - - Explain Christian attitudes towards the use of contraception [6 marks]
      - "Be fruitful and increase in number." Genesis 1
      - "Raising children is the most important part of a marriage." Discuss
  - - - "Be fruitful and increase in number" Genesis 1
      - Explain the Christian attitudes towards fertility treatment [6 marks]
    - - Explain the Christian attitudes towards fertility treatment [6 marks]
      - "the Lord had closed her [Hannah's] womb" 1 Samuel
    - - Explain the Christian attitudes towards abortion [6 marks]
      - "You knit me together in my mother's womb." Psalms 139
      - "In some cases abortion is the only option." Discuss
    - - Explain why some Christians are against cloning [6 marks]
      - Only God gives and takes life - Job
    - - Explain why some Christians are against abortion [6 marks]
    - - "A person should be able to choose when they die." Discuss
      - Explain the Christian attitudes towards euthanasia [6 marks]
    - - "Love your neighbour" Teaching of Jesus
    - - "A person should be able to choose when they die." Discuss
      - "So God created man in his own image." Genesis 1
      - Explain why some Christians are against abortion [6 marks]
    - - "A person should be able to choose when they die." Discuss
      - "Do not murder." Exodus 22
      - Explain the Christian attitudes towards euthanasia [6 marks]
    - - "Human life should be protected at all costs; animals can help prevent human suffering." Discuss
      - "Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and over every living creature" Genesis 1
      - Explain how Christians may respond to animal testing [6 marks]
  - - - "Worship is more important than helping those in need." Discuss
      - "Blessed are the poor for theirs is the Kingdom of God." Jesus speaking in Luke
      - Explain Christian teachings about helping those in need [6 marks]
    - - Explain Christian attitudes on how money should be used [6 marks]
      - The Widow's mite story
    - - "The use of raffles to raise money for charity is wrong."
      - "If you have two coats, give one to somebody who has none." Jesus speaking in Luke 3
      - Explain how Christian charities work to stop world hunger [6 marks]
    - - Explain Christian attitudes on how money should be used [6 marks]
      - "go and sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven." Jesus in Matthew 19
    - - Explain how Christians respond to those who are in poverty [6 marks]
      - "Love your neighbour" Teaching of Jesus
    - - Explain why Christians think that some jobs are morally wrong [6 marks]
      - Link to the 10 commandments or the Good Samaritan
  - - - Explain why some Christians reject pacifism in favour of Just War [6 marks]
      - "Put the Sword away for those who live by the sword, die by the sword." Jesus in Matthew 26
    - - "It is impossible to fight for Peace." Discuss
      - "Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be children of God." Matthew 5
      - Explain why some Christians are Pacifist [6 marks]
    - - "An eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth, life for a life" Exodus 21
    - - Explain the Christian beliefs about what makes a war morally justified [6 marks]
      - "Do not murder." Exodus 22
    - - Explain why Christians are against capital punishment [6 marks]
      - "You have heard it said, 'an eye for an eye' but I tell you, if somebody strikes you on the cheek, turn to them the other." Jesus in Matthew 5
    - - Explain the Christian beliefs about what makes a war morally justified [6 marks]
      - "A just war can never happen." Discuss
    - - "Sometimes war is the only way to solve issues of injustice." Discuss
      - "Love your neighbour" Teaching of Jesus
  - - - Explain why Christians are against racism [6 marks]
      - "There is neither Jew nor Greek, all are one in Christ Jesus" Galatians 3
    - - Explain Christian attitudes towards men and women and their roles in society [6 marks]
      - "Women should remain silent in the Churches!" 1 Corinthians 14
    - - Explain why equality is an important concept to most Christians [6 marks]
      - "There is neither male nor female, all are one in Christ Jesus" Galatians 3
    - - "Christianity is the only way to Heaven." Discuss
      - "I am the way, the truth and the life. Nobody comes to the Father, except through me" Jesus in John 14
      - Explain how Christians might respond to a follower of another faith [6 marks]
    - - Explain why equality is an important concept to most Christians [6 marks]
      - "There is neither male nor female, all are one in Christ Jesus" Galatians 3
    - - Explain why forgiveness is important to Christians [6 marks]
      - "Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us." Jesus in Matthew 6. Also in the Lord's prayer
  - - - Explain why some Christians are against their religion appearing in the media [6 marks]
      - "The media can be a useful tool for evangelism." Discuss
    - - Explain why some Christians are against their religion appearing in the media [6 marks]
      - "Important religious figures such as Jesus should not be portrayed in the media." Discuss
    - - Explain why some Christians are against their religion appearing in the media [6 marks]
    - - Explain Christian attitudes towards the portrayal of violence in the media [6 marks]
      - "Anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery" Jesus speaking in Matthew 5
    - - "The media can be a useful tool for evangelism." Discuss
      - "I am the way, the truth and the life. Nobody comes to the Father, except through me" Jesus in John 14
    - - Explain why some Christians favour censorship in the media [6 marks]