Families

• What are families?

  People who are related by blood , marriage or adoption
• What is a Nuclear Family?

  Two parents and their children - This the most common family type in the West
• Genesis 1:28 and 2:24 suggests to Christians that having a nuclear family fulfils God's plan for a man and women to be together and increase in number
• What is an extended family?

  A family that includes grandparents and other relatives as well
• In biblical times , many people lived in extended families for extra support
• Extended families are the traditional family structure in India and it is common practice among many Hindu families in the UK
• What are families with same sex parents?

  When a same-sex couple raise children together
• Some Christians believe that children should grow up with a male and female role model as parents . Why do some Hindus think this?

  For Hindus , this links to varnashrama dharma
• Some Christians think it is more important for Children to be in a secure and loving family regardless of the gender of their parents
• Many liberal Hindus are accepting of same sex parents
• What are Polygamous families?

  When a man has two or more wives
• Why are Christians against Polygamous families?

  It goes against God's plan for marriage to be between one man and one woman - It can also lead to sexual immorality (1 Corinthians 7:2)
• In the past , why were many Hindu men allowed to have more than one wife?

  The Hindu stages of life meant that many men became celibate - there were many more women seeking partners than men - any man who was not celibate could have more than one wife
• Polygamy is now illegal in countries where many Hindus live including the UK and India
• What are the roles of parents in Christianity and Hinduism?

  To encourage positive morals and values , educate their children about the faith , love and care for their children , teach their children right from wrong
• In Hinduism , a householder is responsible for passing on religious traditions
• What are the roles of children in Christianity and Hinduism?

  Support and care for their parents in their old age , and to love and respect their parents
• Hindu children are expected to fulfil their duties - boys must take their religious duties seriously after the sacred thread ceremony
• Colossians 3:20 - "Children obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord"