Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A · 1RA0
Specification 1.4 · Paper 3
Based on an individual’s personal feelings, awareness or interpretation rather than something independently observable by everyone.
Revise: Religious Experiences as Argument for GodReligious experiences are often subjective: the person knows what they experienced, but other people cannot directly share their inner awareness. They can involve joy and reassurance, but also awe or fear. Their religious character depends on the meaning attached to them, not simply on how strong the feelings are.
Depending on a person’s own feelings, perceptions or interpretation rather than being independently verifiable by everyone.