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Issues raised by the existence of suffering and God as all-loving: Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies questions

Every Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies exam question on Issues raised by the existence of suffering and God as all-loving, 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q1(d)

    June 2025 · Spec A Paper 3A

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  2. Q1(b)

    November 2021 · Spec A Paper 3A

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  3. Q1(a)

    November 2020 · Spec A Paper 3A

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  4. Q2(d)

    June 2019 · Spec B Paper 3A

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  5. Q1(d)

    June 2018 · Spec A Paper 3A

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  6. Q2(a)

    June 2018 · Spec B Paper 3A

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  1. June 2025, Spec A Paper 3A, Q1(d) (15 marks): *(d) “The existence of suffering leads people to examine their belief in God.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response y
  2. November 2021, Spec A Paper 3A, Q1(b) (4 marks): Explain two issues that suffering might raise for Catholics.
  3. November 2020, Spec A Paper 3A, Q1(a) (3 marks): Outline three issues raised by suffering for Catholics.
  4. June 2019, Spec B Paper 3A, Q2(d) (12 marks): “God is all-loving even though he allows people to suffer.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you should: refer to
  5. June 2018, Spec A Paper 3A, Q1(d) (15 marks): *(d) “The problem of suffering makes it hard to believe in God.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you should: ref
  6. June 2018, Spec B Paper 3A, Q2(a) (3 marks): Outline three issues raised by the existence of suffering for Catholics.

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