Marriage and Divorce Flashcards
(22 cards)
Define the term marriage
The union or relationship between a male and female.
What is divorce?
The legal separation of a couple.
What is a Chuppah/Huppah?
The wedding canopy in Judaism that symbolizes the new home the couple will establish together.
What is a Ketubah?
The marriage contract that is signed before the ceremony begins in Judaism.
What is a get?
A religious bill of divorce in Judaism.
What is Mahr?
The dowry (wedding gift) in Islam.
What is the Roman Catholic view on divorce?
The Roman Catholic Church does not permit divorces.
What do Christians believe about marriage?
Marriage is a gift from God and a lifelong commitment.
What does Matthew 5:31-32 teach about divorce?
Divorce is permitted only for sexual immorality.
What is the ideal marriage for Jews?
One in which both partners are Jews.
What happens if a Jewish husband refuses to give a get?
The woman is called a ‘chained woman’.
What are arranged marriages?
Marriages arranged by parents who find suitable partners for their children.
Can a Muslim man marry outside his religion?
A Muslim man can marry a Christian or Jewish woman, but women cannot marry outside of their religion.
What does the Qur’an say about a Muslim man having multiple wives?
A Muslim man can take up to four wives.
What are some reasons for divorce in Islam?
Mental illness, sterility, abuse, desertion, or imprisonment.
What is the significance of the seven steps taken during a Hindu wedding ceremony?
They represent God’s presence.
Fill in the blank: In Hinduism, marriage is the union of ______.
[two families and the joining of two souls in heaven]
True or False: Hindus traditionally recognized divorce.
False.
What is a key feature of Jewish weddings?
Weddings are held under a Chuppah and the Ketubah is signed.
What is the waiting period for a Jewish woman to remarry after receiving a get?
Ninety days.
Summarize the Hindu views on marriage and divorce in three sentences.
Marriage is a lifelong union traditionally arranged by parents. It is seen as the joining of two families and souls. Although historically there was no divorce, it is now recognized in cases of infertility.
What do Muslims and Hindus have in common regarding marriage?
Both practice arranged marriages.
