RE Theme A

• Muslim quote against homosexuality

  "must you, unlike other people, lust after males and abandon the wives God has created for you? you are exceeding all bounds."
• Christian quote against homosexuality


  "do not have sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman; that is detestable"
• 3 Christian views against homosexuality


  1. Not allowed to get married in the church
  2. sexual relations between men are forbidden in the bible
  3. against God's command to increase numbers (can't reproduce)
• • 3 Christian views for homosexuality

  1. homosexual relationships are not sinful (as long as sex is not involved)

  2. CofE allows homosexuality as long as they are faithful and committed to each other

  3. some Christians say that bible teaching needs to be updated
• Muslim Views on homosexuality


  forbidden

  against God's laws

  against God's will
• Christian views (FOR) on Sex before marriage

  some accept as it is a valid expression of their love for one another
• Christian views (AGAINST) on Sex before marriage

  1. sex expresses a deep, loving, lifelong union AFTER marriage
  2. should be sexually pure before marriage
  3. shouldn't be used for temporary pleasure
• Christian quote against Sex before marriage


  " every sexual act should be within the framework of marriage."
• Muslim views on sex before marriage


  1. sex should not cause harm- children being born out of wedlock
  2. Quran forbids it
  3. casual sex is wrong and detracts from the dignity of those involved.
• Muslim quotes against sex before marriage


  "the only way to protect all within society is to maintain a society where only a man and his wife share the act of sex."
• Christian Views of Human Sexuality


  1. Part of God's plans to have sex
  2. Men and woman should increase the number
  3. Christians should do the most loving thing therefore adapt their teachings as the world evolves
• Muslim Views on Human Sexuality


  1. Way for humans to express themselves
  2. Natural
  3. Part of being a human being
  4. Sex is for pleasure not just procreation
• Muslim Views on Adultery


  1. Serious sin
  2. Often destroys marriages as it is a betrayal of trust
  3. Goes against wedding promises
  4. Countries under Shar'iah laws can punish those with death
• Christian Views on Adultery


  1. Wrong as it involves, secrecy, lies, and betryal of trust
  2. Breaks wedding vows
  3. Effects children
  4. However, Jesus forgave a woman but ordered her to "leave her life of sin."
• Christian views (FOR) Contraception and family planning


  ACCEPTABLE TO USE

  1. Economic, physical, and environmental reasons for not wanting to bring children into the world
  2. Help against STIs
  3. Allowed if it affects the mother's health.
• Christian views (AGAINST) Contraception and family planning

  UNACCEPTABLE TO USE

  1. Shouldn't be used to limit their families.
  2. Contraception goes against Natural Law
  3. Prevent God's plan.
• Muslim views (FOR) Contraception and family planning

  ACCEPTABLE TO USE

  1. Allowed within the context of marriage
  2. Couples should be allowed to decide when to start a family and how many should they have
  3. Acceptable if it affects the mother's health.
• Muslim views (AGAINST) Contraception and family planning

  UNACCEPTABLE TO USE

  1. If it's to prevent children
  2. Interferes with God's plan
  3. God gave people the strength to have children
• Muslim Views on Marriage


  foundation of family life

  when a man marries a man half of his religious responsibilities are complete

  husband and wife are equal in partnership
• Christian Views on Marriage 


  God's gift in creation

  Marriage is a sacrament, a lifelong union

  Reflects the love of Jesus

  Is a spritiual bond
• Christian Views on Cohabitation

  FOR

  1. Anglican and Protestant churches accept it although marriage is best

  AGAINST

  1. Those who oppose sex before marriage believe it is sinful
• Muslim Views on Cohabitation


  Against as couples should only have sex within the walls of marriage
• Christian Views on Divorce (AGAINST)


  Vows are made before God so shouldn't be broken

  For Catholics, marriage is a sacrament that is permanent and lifelong
• Christian Views on Divorce (FOR)


  Times when it is more passionate and loving to get a divorce

  Catholics accept divorce if the marriage was ANNULED

  Can be seen as the lesser of the 2 evils
• Muslim Views on Divorce 


  Only allowed as a last resort

  Seen as hateful towards God

  Husband must continue his responsibility towards his children
• Christian Views on Remarriage


  AGAINST

  1. Jesus said anyone who divorced and remarried was committing adultery

  FOR

  1. However, Catholics allow remarriage if the first marriage is annulled.
  2. Protestants allow remarriage in the church if the couple takes their wedding vows seriously
• Muslim Views on Remarriage


  Remarriage is acceptable. Muhammed married a divorced woman

  Men should support their "ex-wives" until they marry
• Christian Quotes on Remarriage


  "anyone who divorces his wife and marries another is committing adultery against her" + ra
• Muslim Quotes on Remarriage


  " divorced woman shall also have maintenance as it is considered fair; this is a duty for those who are mindful of God."
• Christian Views Nature of Family 


  Bigamy is not allowed (illegal in the UK)

  High value on family

  Disapprove of same-sex parents

  Some say as long as the children are loved it doesn't matter
• Muslim Views Nature of Family

  Extended families are also a part of God's plan

  Shape moral values of a character

  Polygamy is permitted
• Muslim Views Role of Parents 


  Men are expected to work, provide, and take responsibility for major decisions

  Women are expected to look after the home, raise children, and make decisions about the home

  Bring children up with the faith
• Christian Views Role of Parents 


  Good parents love, care and raise their children to be able to distinguish what's right and wrong

  Teach and raise children within the faith
• Christian Views on Gender Equality


  ALL people created equally in God's image

  "love thy neighbour"- shows discrimination is wrong

  Jesus treated women with respect
• Muslim Views on Gender Equality


  Believed that God created everyone equally

  Men and woman have the same religious duty
• Christian Quotes on Gender Equality


  "There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male or female, for you are all one in Christ."
• Muslim Quotes on Gender Equality


  "People we all created you from a single man and a single woman and you into races and tribes, that you should recognise each other."