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1
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What age did people usually get married by in the past?

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25

2
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What were the consequences of divorcing in the past?

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They would fall out with their family and friends. They would carry social stigma.

3
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What would happen if a woman got pregnant without being married, in the past?

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She would be encouraged to marry as soon as possible so the baby could be born into wedlock.

4
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What would happen to those who were openly homosexual in the past?

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They would be put into prison, as homosexuality was illegal. Engaging in any homosexual acts would be breaking the law.

5
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Give four reasons for change in attitudes to marriage, divorce, family life and homosexuality in the UK.

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  • Freedom of speech
  • Media
  • Immigration
  • Higher tolerance of views
6
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How have views on cohabitation changed?

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In the past it was looked at as unacceptable, nowadays it is acceptable as well as even desirable, in order to ‘test out the relationship’.

7
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State 2 forms of media

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TV & Newspaper

8
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What are the key features of a Christian marriage?

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  • Sacrament
  • Permanent
  • Exclusive
  • Life giving
  • Loving
9
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How is marriage shown in a positive way?

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  • Shown as the ultimate sign of commitment
  • Large celebration
  • Bonding of family and friends
10
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How have the roles of men and women changed in marriage?

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In the past, men would have a dominant role in the marriage, often having to provide for the family while the woman took cares of the house and children. Nowadays, both genders are seen to be equal.

11
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Why do more people divorce nowadays?

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  • A change in the law in 1969 made it much easier to divorce
  • It was made cheaper to divorce, so ‘ordinary people’ could also divorce
  • No more social stigma carried for divorcing
12
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What is the divorce rate now?

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45% of all marriages.

13
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How have attitudes to children outside marital relationships changed?

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There is no longer a huge stigma carried by having a child outside of marriage. It is now a normal part of life.

14
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How is marriage shown in a negative way?

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  • Serious commitment
  • Daunting prospect
  • Family relations may be strained if the couple seperate
15
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Give examples of different family models shown commonly in the media?

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  • Nuclear family
  • Same sex parents
  • Remarriage
  • Reconstituted marriage
  • Extended family
16
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What are the reasons why Christians are against sex before marriage

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  • Gift from God for married couple
  • Your body is God’s so it is up to him what you do with it.
  • Abusing the gift of sexual intercourse
  • The Catholic Church teaches it is wrong
17
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What is a quote that teaches sex should be always with your married partner

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‘The sexual act must take place exclusively within marriage. Outside marriage it always constitutes a grave sin’

18
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What are the reasons why Christians should agree with homosexuality

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  • God loves everyone therefore will also respect their decision to become homosexual.
19
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Give a teaching that shows the importance of family life for Roman Catholics

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Roman Catholics are taught to always treat their family with respect , taught to “honour your father and mother” and parents are taught to “provoke your children to anger”

20
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How does the Roman Catholic Church help with the upbringing of children?

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Christening- promise to guide them in their religion, brought to church each Sunday , through providing Children’s Liturgy Groups so children can learn about God’s love for them in their own way, providing parent and toddler groups for fellowship and support, uniformed organisations and Catholic schools where children learn Catholic values!

21
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How does the Roman Catholic Church help to keep the family together?

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Taught regularly to love and care for your family through mass, going to church can help to keep a family together. Taught that the relationships between family members should be based on mutual love, respect and responsibility