Relationship And Families Flashcards
Christian views on homosexual relationships
-sexually immoral
-against natural law and the purpose of marriage (children)
-fundamentalists believe the biblical text denouncing homosexual relationships are the word of god
Islam views on homosexual relationships
Condemns homosexual relationships
Goes against natural order
-other Muslims are able to notice the diversity and richness of Allah’s relationships
Mostly forbidden
Belief on sex before marriage
-wrong
-important to be sexually pure before marriage
-betrayal of trust
-devalues the god given gift of sexuality
Sex within marriage
- ## expressed a deep lifelong union that requires the first commitment of marriage
Sex outside marriage
-adultury
-act of betrayal
-breaks the vows they make in front of god about faithfulness
Christian views on contraception
Catholics against artificial contraception- every sexual act should have the possibility of life
(Against natural law)
Rhythm method good method
Anglicans against artificial contraception eg the pill
Islam views on contraception
Do not kill your children in fear of want
Christian views on marriage
Catholic - a lifelong union blessed by god reflects the sacrificial love of god
-Foundation on family life and rearing children
-gift from god
Marriage definition
A permanent life giving sacrament between a man and woman
Purpose of marriage
Procreation
Unity
Rearing children
Pattern of society
One flesh
Sacred
Eternal
marriage symbols
Rings- signify unity between two people
Vows- signify the connection and promise in marriage
Bible teaching on divorce
Divorce = adultery
Vows made in the presence of god should be kept
Can give annulment
Catholic view on divorce
Divorce cannot dissolve a marriage between two baptised children
They can separate but not remarry
Marriage is a sacremnt
Churches that allow divorce
Anglicans
Protestant
Methodist
Reasons for divorce
Abuse
Addiction
Adultery
Not in love
Inability to have children
