Themes A

• What do Christians view straight relationships as?

  Viewed as part of God's plan
• What is the Roman Catholic view on homosexuality?


  They have to remain celibate despite attractions, which they don't condemn, they believe the use of sex is procreation.

  "Do not have sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman, that is detestable"
• What is the Church Of England (Anglican) view on Homosexuality?


  They accept homosexual people who're in committed relationships

  They don't perform same sex marriages in their church.
• Which churches perform same sex marriages


  URC

  Methodist

  Quaker
• What are Christian views on sex before marriage?

  Find it important to be chaste before marriage

  They don't believe in casual sex

  Believe it is wrong to only use people for sex

  Believe sex requires marriage first
• Christians view sex as a gift from God to married couples
• What is the Roman Catholic view on contraception?

  • Don't let you use artificial contraception, against natural law, find it sinful cause it goes against God's plan, could encourage infidelity and selfishness
  • Sex is for procreation
  • Sex should be for both expressing love and for kids, not only one
• Church of England on Contraception


  Allow it, has to be used in "the light of Christian principles" and part of a loving committed relationship
• Some see some forms of contraception as abortion cause it stops the egg from developing, eg morning pill
• Some reasons people marry

  To show commitment

  They're in love

  For money
• Why do Christians marry?

  • To have sex and kids

  "they will become one flesh"

  "be fruitful and multiply"

  • for lifelong support and companionship "till death do us part"
• What do wedding rings signify?


  Sign of commitment and never ending love

  Couples should love each other as "Christ loved the church"
• What is Roman Catholic view on cohabitation?


  Oppose sex before marriage "sexual act must take place exclusively within marriage"
• What is Church of England (Anglican) view on cohabitation?


  Accept it but prefer marriage, so do some other denominations
• What do Roman Catholic view marriage as?


  A sacrament

  It's a spiritual bond reflecting the love of God
• What is Roman Catholic view on divorce?

  They believe divorce can't end a marriage cause they made vows (promises in front of God) and a piece of sheet can't end that. But they're allowed to separate.

  Only if the marriage is annulled only then they let you marry again in Church
• What is the majority view on men and women?

  Majority believe men and women are equal
• Why do most Christians believe men and women are equal?

  • Cause God make men and women in his image - "In his image he created him, male and female"
  • Jesus was against discrimination - "love thy neighbour"
  • Jesus was seen treating women with respect and had female followers - "for you are all on in Christ Jesus"
• Give reasons why some see women and men as equal but have different roles?

  Some say men should be head of the house and women should be house wives, looking after kids

  Some say Eve was responsible for the Fall

  In the Roman Catholic Church, women can't become Priests because Priests represent Jesus who was a man
• Give quotes on women and men having different roles

  "He will rule over you"

  "Wives submit to your husbands as to the Lord"

  "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him"