marriage and the family

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zainab faisal

Cards (28)

what is a quote to support monogamous marriage
"at the begining of creation God made them male and female"
whats a quote against divorce
"what God has joined together, let no man seperate"
what are the purposes of marriage?
companionship
enjoy a sexual relationship+ have children
lifelong commitement and stable relationship and therefore providing stability to society through the teaching of good moral and social behaviour
what are christian beleifs about marriage?
marriage is a sacrament
marriage is a gift from God
marriage is to provide security and stable environment for raising children
god doesnt want everyone to be married (jesus wasnt married) so become nuns/ monks
what is cohabitation
-living together when not married#
humanists may believe marriage is unnesecary + expensive
christians believe marriage is necessary for stability
what does the bible say about sexual relationships?
marriage is intended for sexual relationships
adultery is forbidden in ten commandments
married couples should be faitful to eachother as said in vows
st paul in bible says homosexuality is forbidden
being sexually pure is advised
whats a quote against adultery
flee from sexual immorality
whats a quote encouraging procreation
be fruitful and increase in number: fill the earth and subdue it
what are alternative christian ideas on sexual relationships
some ideas about sexual relationships are outdated
"your bodies are temples of the holy spirit... therefore honour God with your bodies" it can be interpreted that the body is sacred and sexual relationships shouldnt be abused, or that sexual relationship is a way of honouring the body, with sex being a gift from God
what are the five types of families?
nuclear: man and woman with children
blended: stepfamillies joined by marriage
extended
single parent
family with same sex parents
whats a quote to show the roles within the family
"children, obey your parents, parents dont embitter your children, or they will become discouraged"
what are roles in the family
-parents
raise children as christian (baptism, christened etc)
love support + care
-children
honour + obey parents
care for children when old age
-social
children introduced to christianity- church, festivals
-church teachings
church is a family that christians belong to
christian community provides support to family unit if facing problems
how can the parish support families
support couples expecting children- classes + social events
being involved in rites of passage- christenings or marriage
encourage children to attend sunday school
provide counselling support
whats a quote showing the importance of children for God
let the children come to me and dont hinder them for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these
how is support given by the parish
provides practical, emotional, spiritual support
allows christians to socialise with others who share their belief
support of parish demonstrates love of God
parish provides sense of christian community
what are types of contraception?
natural method- rhythm method, couples only have sex when woman is not fertile
artificial- condnoms, pills etc
what are catholic beleifs on contraception
artificial methods of contraception shouldnt be used as all sexual acts should be open to the posibility of a child
contraception promotes promiscuity
contraception prevents main purpose of sex (children)
natural forms of contraception are permissible
what are protestant beleifs on contraception
main purpose of sex is procreation but sex is also pleasure expression of love
contraception is a sensible method of family planning
artifical methods of contraception dont go against gods teachings
what are atheist attitudes towards contracpetion
people may use contraception because:
want to plan when to have a family
not ready to have kids
a couples lifestyle isnt compatible with kids
pregancy harmful to mother
safe from STIS
couple carry genetic disorder
what are humanist approach to conttraception?
generally no issue agaisnt use of contraception
what are catholic approaches to divorce
jesus said divorce is wrong
marriage is a sacrament and divorce breaks promise to god
marriage bond isnt broken even if legally divorced
remarriage not accepted
legal seperation allowed in certain circumstances
what do protestants believe about divorce?
divorce isnt encouraged but sometimes necessary
divorce must be acceptable as UK allows it
people make mistakes and God is ready to forgive sins
its up to individual minister to decide wether couple is allowed to remarry in their church
what do humanist and atheists believe about divorce
humanists beleive breakdown of family can cause problems in the family but understand its necessary at times
atheists adopt a view similar to situation ethics
what are the roles of men and women within the family?
men and women both made in the image of God
some parts of bible suggest woman as a helpmate for man: one interpretation could be men as head of family, women looking after kids, another that men and women meant to wrok alongside eachother equally
many christians feel traditional expectations are outdated
catholics accept men and women created in image of god, but both have diffrent roles
what are quotes showing gender inequality
its not good for the man to be alone. i will make a helper suitable for him
the lord made a woman from the rib he had taken out of the man
wives submit to your husbands
what is an example of gender discrimination within the church
catholics only accept men as the pope, priest, bishop, feacon. they beleive these are the roles of jesus, who was male and follow the teaching in the cathecism of the catholic church that says only baptised men can hold this position
how do christians try to promote gender equality
organisations set up to promote equality: christian aid and tearfund which believes that gender inequality goes against human rights
use christian teaching such as stewardship and all people being cared for to support their view
whats a quote supporting gender equality
there is neither jew nor gentile