Religious Studies GCSE

Faith and failure

What Faith and failure means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.

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The immense challenges and human failings inherent in following Christ, shown in incidents such as Peter's denial or the disciples' failure to understand Jesus' mission.

AQA · Theme H: St Mark’s Gospel as a source of religious, moral and spiritual truths

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Theme H: St Mark’s Gospel as a source of religious, moral and spiritual truths (AQA GCSE)

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