Religious Studies J625,09 June 2022 , OCR GCSE Past Papers with Mark Schemes

1. Buddhist Views on Relationships & Families | Reasons for avoiding pre-marital sex, attitudes toward same-sex marriage, gender equality in Buddhism, and perspectives on divorce.

2. Ultimate Reality & Enlightenment | Definition of samsara, Buddhist concept of Ultimate Reality, role of bodhisattvas in enlightenment, and debate on whether the world needs a purpose.

3. Peace & Social Justice | Buddhist teachings on forgiveness, definition of terrorism, importance of working against social injustice, and debate on prioritizing peace efforts.

4. Religious & Secular Dialogue | Meaning of inter-faith dialogue, role of church schools in the UK, Buddhism as an inclusivist religion, and discussion on whether secular values outweigh Buddhist teachings.