VP*(S14-4323-01) MLP

GCSE

4323/01

HUMANITIES

UNIT 3: Christianity and Contemporary Lifestyles

P.M. FRIDAY, 13 June 2014

1 hour plus your additional time allowance

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Section A 1. 30

Section B 2. or 3. 20

Total 50

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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

Use black ink, black ball-point pen or your usual method.

Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the spaces on the front cover.

Answer Question 1 (Section A) AND EITHER Question 2 OR Question 3 (Section B).

Write your answers in the spaces provided in this booklet. Use supplementary sheets when there is insufficient room in this booklet. Write your name at the top of each supplementary sheet, indicating clearly the number of the question you answer. Put the supplementary sheets inside this booklet.

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INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

The number of marks is given in brackets at the end of each question or part-question.

You will be awarded marks for the quality of your written communication.

Your answers must be relevant and must make full use of the information given to be awarded full marks for a question.

You are reminded that you should always support your answers using your knowledge and understanding of the topic chosen.

SOURCE A – A CHRISTIAN AID POSTER

[The poster says ‘Are you in? World Hunger Campaign 2010’.It shows photographs of people from all over the world raising their arms.]

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CHRISTIANITY AND CONTEMPORARY LIFESTYLES

Answer Question 1 (Section A) AND EITHER Question 2 OR Question 3 (Section B).

SECTION A

Answer ALL parts of this question.

1. This question is about Christian relationships with others.

Study Source A opposite and then answer the question that follows.

(a) Use Source A AND YOUR OWN kNOWLEDGE to describe Christian responses to poverty. [2]

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1(b) Describe what happens during a Christian wedding. [4]

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SOURCE B – CHRISTIAN BAPTISM

[The first picture shows a minister and a young woman standing in water. The minister is lowering the woman backwards into the water. In the second picture, a minister is holding a small scoop over the head of a baby being held by a woman. They are around a stone basin.]

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Study Source B opposite and then answer the question that follows.

1(c) Use Source B AND YOUR OWN kNOWLEDGE to describe Christian baptism. [4]

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1(d) Explain why family is important to Christians. You may refer to Bible or Church teachings. [6]

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SOURCE C

‘The Catholic Church has reaffirmed its opposition to Government proposals to give unmarried cohabiting couples similar legal rights to married people.’

[Extract from Christian Today (October 2006), supporting marriage]

SOURCE D

‘The Church of England came out in support of the proposals (to give cohabiting couples similar rights to married couples) saying it was “sympathetic” to a change in the law for cohabiting couples.’

[Extract from a Christian news website (October 2006), supporting cohabiting couples]

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Study Sources C and D opposite and then answer the question that follows.

1(e) Use Sources C and D AND YOUR OWN kNOWLEDGE to explain why there is a range of Christian views towards cohabitation. [6]

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1(f) ‘We live in a secular society so the role of the church minister is unimportant in the Uk today.’

To what extent do you agree with this statement? [8]

In your answer you may consider:

• whysomepeoplethinktheroleoftheminister is very important;

• whilstothersthinktheyhavelittleornorole to play.

Conclude your answer by saying how far you agree with the statement.

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END OF SECTION A

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SOURCE A – AN ANTI-RACISM POSTER

LED NON-VIOLENT PROTEST

TO BOYCOTT SEGREGATED BUSES, END JIM CROWLAWS, AND ESTABLISH RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS

AGAINST RACISM

[The poster shows a picture of a black American man. At the top it says ‘Led non-violent protest’ and below ‘to boycott segregated buses, end Jim Crow Laws, and established religious organizations against racism.’]

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SECTION B

Answer EITHER Question 2 OR Question 3.

2. This question is about attitudes to contemporary problems.

Study Source A opposite and then answer the question that follows.

(a) Use Source A AND YOUR OWN kNOWLEDGE to describe Christian responses to racism. [2]

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2(b) Describe Christian beliefs about racism. You may refer to Bible or Church teachings. [4]

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2(c) Explain why Christians should care for the environment.

You may refer to Bible or Church teachings. [6]

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2(d) ‘Christians should fully support all modern medical advances.’

To what extent do you agree with this statement? [8]

In your answer you may consider:

• whysomeChristianssupportmodernmedical advances;

• whyothersareagainstsomemedicaladvances.

Conclude your answer by saying how far you agree with the statement.

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END OF QUESTION 2

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SOURCE A – DRAWING OF THE BIBLE ACCOUNT OF THE CRUCIFIxION

[Drawing of the Bible account of the crucifixion. The picture shows Jesus hanging with his hands and feet fastened to a cross. Around his head is a band. There are two other men hanging from other crosses.]

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If you have answered Question 2 you MUST NOT answer Question 3.

3. This question is about Christian beliefs and practices in contemporary society.

Study Source A opposite and then answer the question that follows.

(a) Use Source A AND YOUR OWN kNOWLEDGE to describe the crucifixion of Jesus. [2]

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3(b) Describe the events of Holy Week. [4]

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3(c) Explain why Jesus’ teachings are important to the lifestyle and choices of Christians in the Uk today.

You may refer to SPECIFIC teachings. [6]

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3(d) ‘Being a good Christian must involve going to church, singing hymns and taking the Eucharist.’

To what extent do you agree with this statement? [8]

In your answer you may consider:

• howthesethingscouldcontributetoagood Christian life;

• otherwaysofworshippingandlivingagood Christian life.

Conclude your answer by saying how far you agree with the statement.

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END OF SECTION B

END OF PAPER

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