Issues of Relationships

• key concepts:

  Adultery- voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person with someone other than their spouse.

  Divorce- To legally end a marriage

  Cohabitation- To live together in a sexual relationship without being married or in a relationship.

  Commitment- A sense of dedication and obligation to someone or something

  Contraception- Methods to prevent a woman from getting pregnant

  Gender Equality- People of genders should enjoy the same rights and opportunities.

  Responsibilities- Action or duties you are expected to carry out

  Roles- The position, status or function of a person in society
• Roles and Responsibilities

  Christianity- "train up your child in the way he should go"

  Islam- " a man is the guardian of his family (household)
• Marriage

  Christianity- "the two will become one flesh"

  Islam-"He has created for you from yourselves mates that you may find tranquility"
• Cohabitation

  Christianity (Catholics) Disagree

  "abstain from sexual immorality"

  Islam Disagree

  "do not approach unlawful sexual intercourse"
• Adultery

  Christianity- " Thou shall not commit adultery"

  Islam-"And do not approach unlawful sexual intercourse"
• Divorce

  Catholics-"anyone who divorces his wife ... and marries another woman commits adultery"

  Protestants-"Love thy neighbor"

  Islam-"either keep her in an acceptable manner or release her with good treatment"
• Contraception

  Catholics-"be fruitful and multiply"

  Protestant-"you are called to be free"

  Islam-"and do not approach unlawful sexual intercourse"
• Homosexuality-

  Catholics-" if a man lies with another male... both of them have committed an abomination"

  Protestants- "you were called to be free"

  Islam-"you approach men with desire,Rather you are transgressing"
• Gender Equality

  Catholics-"a woman should learn in quietness and full submission"

  Protestant-"For you are all one in Christ"

  Islam-"Whoever does righteousness... will enter paradise"