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The textbook always gives the humanist position on whatever we are studying, what's a humanist? Do I need to know for the exams?

Humanism is a secular worldview. Humanist's believe in the power of human reason and empathy to answer moral questions without needing moral guidance from any god. You can think of it as the atheist viewp...

Answered by Jack K. • Religious Studies tutor

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What are the 3 main aspects of the human condition in Buddhism?

The three main aspects of the human condition are Anicca, Anatta and Dukkha. Dukkha translates as 'suffering' (typically caused by greed, hatred and selfish desire), Anicca translates as 'impermanence' (t...

Answered by Calum M. • Religious Studies tutor

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How should I answer a 30 mark question in order to get a high mark?

The first thing that you need to do is check that you are answering the question! This means writing an answer that directly refers to the words of the question. Its this that makes the difference between...

Answered by Max W. • Religious Studies tutor

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How do I use case studies in my essay questions?

The key to using case studies effectively in your essay responses is to focus on RELEVANCE. You will have learnt about a lot of different case studies during your course, and it can often be overwhelming ...

Answered by Rachel P. • Religious Studies tutor

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How do world religions argue for an omnipotent and omnibenevolent God despite of the problem of evil and suffering?

The question asked here is a fundamental argument against the exist of God, known as the Inconsistent Triad. If God is omnibenevolent, then he would not want the people that he loves to suffer. If God is ...

Answered by Abisayo A. • Religious Studies tutor

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