The problem of evil/suffering and a loving and righteous God: Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies questions

Every Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies exam question on The problem of evil/suffering and a loving and righteous God, 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

All 18 questions on The problem of evil/suffering and a loving and righteous God, as a list

June 2025, Spec A Paper 2B, Q1(d) (15 marks): *(d) “Suffering shows God is all-loving.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you must: refer to Christian teachings
June 2025, Spec B Paper 3B, Q1(c) (5 marks): Explain two reasons why the problem of evil and suffering may cause Christians to question their faith. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and
June 2024, Spec A Paper 1B, Q1(b) (4 marks): Explain two ways the omnipotence and benevolence of God are challenged by the problem of evil and suffering.
June 2024, Spec B Paper 3B, Q1(b) (4 marks): Explain two Christian beliefs about the nature of natural suffering.
June 2023, Spec A Paper 2B, Q1(d) (15 marks): *(d) “Suffering raises issues about the loving and righteous nature of God.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you
June 2023, Spec B Paper 1B, Q1(b) (4 marks): Explain two issues caused by the problem of evil and suffering for Christians.
June 2023, Spec B Paper 2B, Q1(b) (4 marks): Explain two Christian beliefs about natural suffering.
June 2022, Spec A Paper 1B, Q1(a) (3 marks): Outline three things Christians consider to be examples of moral suffering.
June 2022, Spec A Paper 2B, Q1(a) (3 marks): Outline three things Christians consider to be natural suffering.
June 2022, Spec B Paper 1B, Q1(c) (5 marks): Explain two issues the problem of evil may raise for Christians about the nature of God. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
November 2020, Spec A Paper 1B, Q1(d) (15 marks): “It is a challenge to believe in God when you see suffering in the world.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you s
November 2020, Spec B Paper 2B, Q1(c) (5 marks): Explain two reasons why evil and suffering may cause believers to question their faith. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
November 2020, Spec B Paper 3B, Q1(d) (15 marks): *(d) “Natural evil causes problems for Christian belief in God.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you should: ref
June 2019, Spec A Paper 1B, Q1(b) (4 marks): Explain two problems the existence of suffering causes for Christians.
June 2019, Spec B Paper 2B, Q1(c) (5 marks): Explain two reasons why evil and suffering may cause problems about the nature of God for Christians. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and au
June 2018, Spec A Paper 1B, Q1(d) (15 marks): *(d) “God cannot be all loving because suffering exists.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you should: refer to C
June 2018, Spec B Paper 1B, Q1(a) (3 marks): Outline three ways natural suffering causes problems for Christians.
June 2018, Spec B Paper 2B, Q1(a) (3 marks): Outline three ways suffering causes problems for Christians.

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