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Religious Studies GCSE: Matters of life and death

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A collection of six short documentary films exploring some of life's biggest questions.

These short films might provide students with personal perspectives on important issues in religion, morality and ethics, based on major themes explored in Key Stage 4 and GCSE religious studies and ethics lessons.

Suitable for teaching Religious Studies at GCSE in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and National 4 and 5 in Scotland.

Is it ever right to experiment on animals?
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Is it ever right to experiment on animals?

Christina's and James' life experiences have left them on different sides of this debate. Representatives of different faiths and religions are also featured, explaining their perspectives on animal testing.

Is it okay to have a child to save another?
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Is it okay to have a child to save another?

We hear from two people with opposing views before representatives of different faiths and religions explain their perspectives.

Should assisted suicide be legalised?
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Should assisted suicide be legalised?

An exploration of the ethics of assisted suicide by two people whose life experiences have left them on opposing sides of this debate.

What are the rights and wrongs of abortion?
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What are the rights and wrongs of abortion?

An exploration of some of the ethical and moral questions around the issue of abortion, focusing on Anna and Marie, whose life experiences have left them on contrasting sides of the debate.

What are the rights and wrongs of the death penalty?
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What are the rights and wrongs of the death penalty?

An exploration of the ethics around capital punishment. Representatives of different faiths and religions explain their perspective on the death penalty.

When is it right to go to war?
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When is it right to go to war?

We hear responses to this question from two people with contrasting opinions. This is followed by various perspectives on the question from religious and humanist leaders.