2.5 Marriage and Partnership

Question 1

Roles of men and women - Complementarianism

Answer 1

mens have public roles - e.g work
women have roles in the home - e.g. raise children

Both roles are equal

e.g. different punishments for Adam + Eve:
Adam = labor
Eve = pains of childbirth

Question 2

Roles of Men and Women - Egalatarianism

Answer 2

Men and women have equal responsibilities
Galatians 3:28
‘Imago Dei’

Question 3

What is the purpose of marriage?

Answer 3

To procreate
Security
Love
Gods plan
Security

Question 4

Attitudes towards Adultery

Answer 4

10 commandments - ‘Do not commit adultery’

Question 5

Attitudes to Pre-marital sex

Answer 5

‘Your body is the temple of the holy spirit’ - Corinthians

Question 6

Christian Marriages

Answer 6

Sacrament (God blesses it and sends grace to the married couple)
Ring symbolises eternal love
Prayers for thanking God
Marriage is a gift from God

Question 7

Cohabitation

Answer 7

Some Christians believe it is okay as their love for each other demonstrates their commitment
Gives insight into married life

Question 8

Why do non - religious accept cohabitation

Answer 8

Marriage is expensive
Divorce is expensive