Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B key terms

Acceptance that different religions have an equal right to coexist.

The ways a child is raised through religious teaching, practices, family example and community involvement.

Marrying again after a previous marriage has ended through divorce or the death of a spouse.

Claims to recall experiences from an earlier earthly life, sometimes offered as evidence for reincarnation.

Genuine regret for wrongdoing and the harm it has caused.

Giving up possessions and an ordinary household life to pursue a spiritual goal.

Committing another crime after previously offending.

Action taken to repair harm caused by wrongdoing.

Recognising and sincerely regretting wrongdoing, with a commitment to change one's behaviour.

The process of rebuilding life in the community after leaving prison.

The using up of a resource, especially when it is consumed faster than it can be replaced.

Recognition of the value and dignity of others, expressed through considerate treatment.

The responsibility to make thoughtful decisions about having children while considering duties towards God, one's spouse, family and society.

Making good a loss caused by wrongdoing, for example by returning stolen property or paying compensation.

An approach to crime that brings willing participants together to acknowledge and repair harm, involving offenders, victims and the affected community.

The belief that the dead will be brought back to life. Many Orthodox Jews understand this as bodily resurrection.

An action taken against someone in response to harm they have caused, often motivated by revenge.

A period set aside from ordinary routines for concentrated religious practice, such as meditation and study.

Punishment imposed because an offender deserves a penalty proportionate to the crime.

An approach to justice that gives wrongdoers an appropriate punishment for their actions.

God making himself or a religious truth known to human beings.

Interest or usury, prohibited in Islamic teaching.

Morally right and just. Christians describe God as righteous because his character and judgements are good and fair.

Living rightly through sincere belief and morally good actions.

The factor of the Buddhist Eightfold Path concerned with intentions of renunciation, goodwill and non-harming.

An aspect of the Buddhist Eightfold Path requiring people to earn a living without causing harm.

An ancient Hindu collection of sacred hymns; hymn 10.117 praises generosity and condemns refusing food to people in need.

The creation hymn in the Rig Veda, also called the Nasadiya Sukta, which explores the beginnings of existence and the limits of knowledge about creation.