1.2 Sexual Relationships Before and Outside of Marriage

• In Islam, premarital sex is strictly forbidden as it is considered a sin
• In Islam, severe religious and legal punishments may apply to those engaging in premarital sex
• What are the two main forms of relationships outside of marriage?

  Cohabitation and dating
• Order the consequences of premarital sex from strictest to most neutral religious views:

  1️⃣ Severe punishments in Islam

  2️⃣ Guilt and shame in Christianity

  3️⃣ Focus on ethical conduct in Hinduism

  4️⃣ Neutral stance in Buddhism
• Legal and financial benefits such as inheritance rights apply primarily to married couples.
• What is the definition of premarital sex?

  Sexual intercourse before marriage
• Which religious traditions have more flexible or neutral views on premarital sex?

  Hinduism and Buddhism
• What is the key characteristic of premarital sex in religious contexts?

  Sexual intercourse before marriage
• Premarital sex is generally considered a sin in Christianity and Islam.


  True
• What is a relationship outside of marriage?

  Bond without legal recognition
• What legal recognition do married relationships have that relationships outside marriage lack?

  Rights and responsibilities
• What is Christianity's general view on relationships outside marriage?

  Generally discouraged
• What does Buddhism emphasize in relationships outside marriage?

  Ethical behavior
• Relationships outside marriage provide flexibility but may face social stigma.

  True
• Christianity generally prohibits premarital sex because sex is seen as sacred and meant for marriage
• Buddhism's neutral stance on premarital sex emphasizes ethical conduct
• Christianity generally prohibits premarital sex because it is seen as sacred and meant for marriage.

  True
• Christianity permits premarital sex in modern interpretations.

  False
• Buddhism prohibits premarital sex because it is unethical.

  False
• Which religion considers premarital sex to be a major sin with severe punishments?

  Islam
• Married couples often face higher social expectations for commitment
• What social expectation is commonly associated with marriage?

  Commitment and stability
• Marriage grants legal recognition and grants rights and responsibilities.
• The major Abrahamic faiths of Christianity and Islam generally prohibit premarital sex.


  True
• Some individuals may find relationships outside of marriage more fulfilling based on their beliefs.

  True
• The major Abrahamic religions view premarital sex as morally wrong.
• What is dating in the context of relationships outside marriage?

  Romantic engagements without co-residence
• Dating in relationships outside marriage includes co-residential aspects.

  False
• Relationships outside marriage always lead to social stigma and emotional insecurity.

  False
• Hinduism has modern interpretations that are more accepting of relationships outside marriage.


  True
• Match the impact area with its description in relationships outside marriage:

  Social ↔️ Variable social acceptance

  Emotional ↔️ Risk of instability

  Financial ↔️ Limited access to benefits
• Hinduism's view on premarital sex is universally strict across all interpretations.

  False
• What is premarital sex defined as?

  Sexual intercourse before marriage
• Where does premarital sex take place?

  Outside the context of marriage
• What is the modern Hindu view on premarital sex?

  Focus on ethical conduct
• Islam strictly forbids premarital sex, considering it a sin
• What legal advantage does marriage provide over non-married relationships?

  Legal rights and responsibilities
• Marriage grants legal rights and responsibilities not available in non-married relationships.

  True
• Match the relationship type with its key characteristic:

  Married Relationship ↔️ Legally recognized

  Relationship Outside Marriage ↔️ No legal recognition
• Order the distinctions between married and non-married relationships:

  1️⃣ Legal Recognition

  2️⃣ Social Expectations

  3️⃣ Financial Implications