2.1. Sexual Relationships Before and Outside of Marriage

• Sexual relationships within marriage are viewed as sacred, lifelong commitments


  True
• Sexual relationships outside of marriage are often seen as temporary and focused on personal gratification.


  True
• Christianity believes that premarital sex can lead to emotional and psychological harm.


  True
• Sexual relationships within marriage are seen as lifelong commitments in both Judaism and Christianity.


  True
• Premarital sex is believed to undermine the sacred commitment of marriage
• What is the general view of premarital sex in Judaism and Christianity?

  Generally unacceptable
• The biblical scriptures in Exodus 20:14 and Deuteronomy 5:18 prohibit adultery.


  True
• The Ten Commandments include a prohibition against adultery.


  True
• What is a sexual relationship defined as?

  Physical intimacy and shared activities
• Why is defining sexual relationships important in this context?

  Understanding ethical and moral considerations
• What does Judaism emphasize in sexual relationships?

  Responsibility and self-control
• What is the purpose of defining sexual relationships in religious contexts?

  Ethical and moral understanding
• How do Judaism and Christianity compare on their views on premarital sex?

  Both view it as unacceptable
• Match the religion with its emphasis on premarital sex:

  Judaism ↔️ Sanctity of marriage

  Christianity ↔️ Chastity and fidelity
• In Judaism, extramarital affairs are considered unacceptable due to the concept of the sanctity of marriage.
• In Christianity, extramarital affairs are viewed as unacceptable because of the strong emphasis on fidelity within marriage.
• A sexual relationship is defined as involving physical intimacy and shared sexual activities.
• Why is premarital sex viewed as unacceptable in Judaism?

  Undermines sanctity of marriage
• Judaism places a strong emphasis on the sanctity of marriage
• Christianity emphasizes the sanctity of marriage and reserves sexual activity for within a lifelong partnership
• What is the basis for Judaism's disapproval of extramarital affairs?

  Sanctity of marriage
• What does Judaism regard as the purpose of marital relationships?

  Lifelong commitment, mutual support
• What is the Christian view on extramarital affairs?

  Morally unacceptable
• Extramarital affairs betray the lifelong commitment of marriage in Christianity.


  True
• Both Judaism and Christianity use Exodus 20:14 as a scriptural basis to prohibit adultery.
• Sexual relationships within marriage are viewed as sacred and lifelong commitments.


  True
• Christianity, like Judaism, believes premarital sex undermines the sanctity of marriage.


  True
• Judaism believes sexual activity should be reserved for marriage.


  True
• Christianity promotes chastity and fidelity within marriage.


  True
• Biblical scriptures such as Exodus 20:14 state, "You shall not commit adultery."
• The Ten Commandments in Exodus 20:14 explicitly prohibit adultery.
• The Christian tradition emphasizes the importance of fidelity and the sanctity of marriage.
• What is the Christian perspective on the emotional impact of extramarital affairs?

  Destructive to marital bond
• Match the religious belief with its corresponding emphasis:

  Judaism ↔️ Sanctity of marriage

  Christianity ↔️ Fidelity and lifelong commitment
• One common aim of sexual relationships within marriage is to strengthen the marital bond
• In Judaism, premarital sex is generally viewed as unacceptable
• Christianity discourages premarital sex as it goes against principles of chastity and fidelity
• In Christianity, premarital sex is viewed as undermining the sanctity of marriage
• Premarital sex is discouraged in the Christian tradition because it goes against principles of chastity and fidelity.


  True
• Order the rationale behind the disapproval of premarital sex in Judaism and Christianity:

  1️⃣ Undermines marital commitment

  2️⃣ May cause emotional harm

  3️⃣ Violates moral values