Religious Studies GCSE
Agape
What Agape means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Reference: AQA
The practical expression of Jesus' teachings on love that the Christian Church acts out in local and worldwide communities.
Unconditional love, a religious principle that, with forgiveness, is preferred over strict adherence to legalistic rules.
The Christian duty to show love that motivates practical support to those in need in the local community.
Jesus' teachings on love, which most Christians argue corporal punishment contradicts.
Unconditional, selfless, sacrificial love.
Topics that use Agape
- Christianity - 3.1.2.2 Practices (AQA GCSE)
- Theme A: Relationships and families (AQA GCSE)
- Theme E: Religion, crime and punishment (AQA GCSE)
- Theme F: Religion, human rights and social justice (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Contrasting beliefs
- Human rights
- Justice
- Sources of authority
- Charity
- Christianity in Britain
- Compassion
- Compassion and justice
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