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Showing compassion towards someone, including someone who has done wrong, rather than treating them only as they deserve.

Compassion towards those in need or those who have done wrong, including forgiveness.

Allah’s names express these qualities. They include Al-Rahman, commonly translated as the Beneficent or Lord of Mercy; Al-Rahim, the Merciful or Giver of Mercy; and Al-Adl, the Just. English translations vary, but these names emphasise God’s goodness, compassion and justice.

Compassion towards others, including willingness to forgive those who sincerely repent.

When explaining an influence, connect the belief to a specific response: belief in Allah’s mercy may encourage repentance because Muslims trust that sincere wrongdoing can be forgiven.

Explain what Micah 7:18 teaches about God’s mercy, then connect it to Jewish attitudes towards forgiving others.

In an evaluation, weigh mercy and healing against repentance, accountability and the rights of victims before reaching a justified conclusion.

Showing compassion towards someone, including someone who has done wrong.

Compassion towards someone, particularly when they could be treated harshly or punished.

Showing compassion towards someone, including someone who has done wrong, rather than treating them as harshly as possible.

Compassion shown towards someone in need or distress.

Showing compassion and forgiveness towards someone, rather than treating them only as they deserve.

Christians believe that God is both just and merciful: wrongdoing matters, but people can receive forgiveness. They therefore try to reflect God’s mercy in their treatment of others. Forgiveness is an expression of agape, the selfless love Christians seek to show by following Jesus.

Compassion shown towards someone, including a willingness to forgive rather than insist only on the punishment they deserve.

Compassion and willingness to forgive those who sincerely repent.

Mercy

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AQA GCSE Religious Studies A · 8062

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