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(a) State three practices which take place at a Christian funeral.
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(d) Describe different Christian attitudes towards pilgrimage.
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(e) ‘The most important belief for Christians is that Jesus rose from the dead.’
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• analyse and evaluate the importance of points of view, referring to common and divergent
views within Christianity
• refer to sources of wisdom and authority. [15]
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Beliefs and teachings & Practices
Time allowed: 1 hour
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(b) Give the meaning of the term moral evil.
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(c) Name three ecumenical communities.
1 .......................................................................................................................................................
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3 .......................................................................................................................................................
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• refer to sources of wisdom and authority. [15]
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