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Religious observance — Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A Definition

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GCSE Religious Studies · key term

Religious observance

Definition

Practising a religion through actions such as worship, prayer and living according to its teachings.

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Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A · 1RA0

Specification 2.6 · Paper 4

People can help others, admit mistakes and change their behaviour without religious observance. On this view, Peter’s remorse reflects a human capacity that does not depend on faith.
Revise: Peter's Denial

Edexcel Religious Studies A past papers

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Atheist
Denial
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Humanist
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