1.4 Marriage

• Vows and rituals in marriage reinforce commitment and symbolic partnership
• Arrange the key steps in a Christian marriage ceremony:

  1️⃣ Vows of love, faithfulness, and commitment

  2️⃣ Ceremony led by clergy

  3️⃣ Readings and prayers

  4️⃣ Exchange of rings
• In Islam, the mahr is a dowry given to the bride.


  True
• What is the key feature of marriage in Christianity?

  Lifelong covenant
• In Islam, marriage is considered a legal contract and religious duty
• What is the role of marriage in Christianity regarding family building?

  Sacred covenant within church
• What is the ceremony called in Judaism where a glass is broken under a wedding canopy?

  Chuppah
• Lifelong commitment is a key emphasis in religious views of marriage

  True
• In Hinduism, the seven steps taken during marriage are called Saptapadi
• Marriage in a religious context is viewed as a sacred union
• Which ritual in Hinduism involves seven steps around a fire?

  Saptapadi
• Communal support and accountability are crucial in marriage to foster a sense of belonging and responsibility
• Marriage in a religious context requires mutual consent, spiritual guidance, and communal support.


  True
• Which religion involves the tying of the mangalsutra, a sacred necklace, during marriage?

  Hinduism
• What is the sacred sacrament in Hinduism that involves seven steps and the tying of the mangalsutra?

  Saptapadi
• Marriage in a religious context is always ordained and blessed by a divine authority.


  True
• In Islam, marriage is seen as a way to maintain morality and fulfill a religious obligation.


  True
• What role does the religious community play in supporting a marriage?

  Communal support
• What does Islam consider premarital sex to be?

  A major sin
• In Judaism, a religious divorce document is called a get
• What does marriage in a religious context symbolize?

  Lifelong commitment and partnership
• What is the term for the Jewish marriage contract?

  Ketubah
• Arrange the key elements of a Christian marriage ceremony in order:

  1️⃣ Vows of love, faithfulness, and commitment

  2️⃣ Ceremony led by clergy

  3️⃣ Readings and prayers

  4️⃣ Exchange of rings
• In Judaism, marriage is seen as a contractual and spiritual union
• What role does marriage play in building families according to religious views?

  Provides stability and nurturing
• In Judaism, marriage is viewed as a mitzvah supported by the entire Jewish community
• In Islam, the mahr refers to a dowry given to the bride by the groom
• The significance of marriage varies across different faiths.


  True
• What does marriage in a religious context typically symbolize?

  Lifelong commitment
• In Hinduism, marriage is considered a sacred sacrament and one of the most important life events
• The lifelong commitment in marriage provides stability and a nurturing environment for raising children
• In Christianity, premarital sex is generally seen as immoral and against God's plan for marriage
• Under what circumstances might divorce be allowed in some denominations of Christianity?

  Adultery or abandonment
• In Islam, marriage is considered a legal contract and religious duty
• Match the religion with its view of marriage:

  Christianity ↔️ Sacred, lifelong covenant

  Judaism ↔️ Contractual and spiritual union
• What is the purpose of communal support in religious marriages?

  Building families
• Match the religion with its view on marriage:

  Christianity ↔️ Sacred covenant

  Judaism ↔️ Spiritual union

  Hinduism ↔️ Sacred sacrament

  Islam ↔️ Legal contract
• Divorce is strictly forbidden in all religions.

  False
• Steps for divorce in Islam

  1️⃣ Waiting period

  2️⃣ Financial obligations