Ethics-Relationships and Families

Question 1

The Catechism of the Catholic church- paragraph 2207

The quote means that the family is the foundation of society, where people first learn love, morals, and responsibility, making it essential in Christianity for raising children and creating a stable, moral community.

Answer 1

'’The family is the original cell of social life’’

Question 2

Exodus 20:12

this commandment emphasises the importance of respecting and caring for one’s parents, recognising their authority and role in one’s life, which in Christian ethics is seen as foundational for personal development and societal stability.

Answer 2

’’ Honour your father and your mother ‘’

Question 3

Genesis 2:23-24

this quote teaches that marriage is a sacred, God-given union between a man and a woman, symbolising emotional, physical, and spiritual unity, and is often used by traditional Christians to argue against casual relationships, divorce, and homosexual relationships as it reflects God’s intended design for humanity.

Answer 3

’’ a man leaves he father and mother and is united with his wife, and they become one flesh’’

Question 4

Mark 10:9

teaches that marriage is a sacred union established by God, and Christians believe it should remain unbroken, with divorce seen as contrary to God’s intentions.

Answer 4

'’…man must not separate what God has joined together’’

Question 5

Mothers Union what is it?

Answer 5

christian voluntary organisation that works to do all they can to support stable family life in their own communities .

Question 6

Infant baptism and confirmation - which churches do it?

Answer 6

Catholic and C of E

Question 7

Genesis 1:28
Marriage & Family: Supports the view that marriage should be open to having children.
Sexual Relationships: Emphasizes that sexual activity should ideally occur within marriage, aiming for procreation.

Contraception: Some Christians interpret this as opposing artificial contraception, believing it interferes with God’s command.

Abortion: Used in pro-life arguments to highlight the sanctity and purpose of life as a divine gift.

Answer 7

‘Be fruitful and multiply’

Question 8

Ecclesiastes 4:12
Marriage & Family: Often interpreted to symbolise the union of husband, wife, and God, underscoring the strength of a marital relationship grounded in spiritual unity.

Answer 8

‘ a cord of three strands is not quickly broken’

Question 9

Leviticus 20:13

Answer 9

‘If a man lies with a man as one leis with a woman both of them have done what is detestable’

Question 10

Catechism of the Catholic Church Paragraph 2358

Answer 10

“Men and women who have deep-seated homosexual tendencies… must be accepted with respect, compassion, and sensitivity. Every sign of unjust discrimination in their regard should be avoided.”