Relationships Flashcards
(35 cards)
What are Sikhi beliefs towards the family?
Institution of family encouraged by the Guru’s. Nine of the ten Guru’s were married
GGS compares relationship of the creator (God) to creation (humanity and Earth) to that of a father and child. God is called both father and mother (Guru Arjan GGS103)
What are Sikh duties in a family?
Sikhs disagree with those who opt out of family responsibilities for
spiritual/religious reasons (this use to be a Hindu custom the Guru’s disliked)
Duty to care for parents
Parents are role models, you must lead by example; your example should come from the Guru’s
“If you honour your parents your children will honour you” (GGS)
What are Christian beliefs of families?
Families are a gift from God: created by God to provide love, support and stability - reflects God’s love
What are Christian views on duties in the family?
It is a religious duty to bring children up in the faith. The family is called the “domestic church”- the first place where faith is lived and taught for a child.
Parents must teach a child to go to church and of the importance the rites of passage (baptism).
What are humanists values for families?
A child should be able to choose their own religion or belief.
What is the world-wide family?
Christian belief that the whole world is a family: “Children of God”.
What is the nature and purpose of marriage in Sikhism?
Marriage is seen as a commitment made before Waheguru.
The purpose of marriage is so individuals have companionship and love on their spiritual journey (as well as to raise a family together).
Through a marriage the atmas of the couple merge to continue their spiritual journey: “They alone are called husband and wife, who have one light in two bodies,” (Guru Granth Sahib, 788)
What are Christian beliefs about marriage?
Marriage is the basis of family life and should create the best environment for a child.
God-given, lifelong commitment and a sacrament.
What are humanist beliefs about marriage?
Significant part of life to show commitment.
No religious aspect.
Ceremony purely displays love for one another, no religious bond.
What happens at a Christian marriage ceremony?
Vicar welcomes everyone.
Short sermon on nature and purpose of marriage.
Exchange of vows: “in sickness and in health … ‘til death do us part”
Prayers and hymns.
What happens at a Sikh ANAND KARAJ?
2 families brought together to a Gurdwara.
4 vows (Lavaan) which are promises to EACH OTHER and WAHEGURU.
What are Sikh views on cohabitation?
Cohabitation is not allowed in Sikhism.
Sex should only be within marriage in a loving relationship.
Sikhs say KAM (one of the 5 vices) should be controlled.
What are Humanist views on cohabitation?
Acceptable as loving, committed relationships matter more than any legal or religious status.
Focus should be on equality, consent and mutual respect.
What are Christian views on cohabitation?
Liberal: Allowed if part of a committed relationship, marriage ideal.
Catholics: Not allowed as it devalues sacred nature of sex, should only happen in marriage.
What are Sikh beliefs about adultery?
Committing adultery is very non-Gurmukh and will hinder your journey to Jeevan Mukhti.
The Guru Granth Sahib mentions that an adulterer will ‘suffer in this life or the next’.
“Be faithful to your one wife,”(GGS)
What are Christian beliefs about adultery?
Adultery is a sin.
Ten Commandments: “do not commit adultery”.
Adultery destroys a sacred marriage and can harm the family unit.
What are Humanist views on adultery?
It’s wrong.
Shows dishonesty, betrayal and harm.
Trust and respect is violated.
What are belief about divorce in Sikhism?
Divorce carries a lot of social stigma.
However Sikhs accept that sometimes marriages
fail.
Divorce should be a last resort.
What are Christian beliefs about divorce?
Catholics: Don’t recognise divorce. Marriage is a lifelong commitment and a sacrament which shouldn’t be broken or dissolved. Breaking solemn promises made to God and the Christian family.
CofE and Liberals: Should be avoided but acceptable in some cases (eg: abuse).
What are Humanist views on divorce?
Acceptable if a relationship is no longer healthy or respectful.
What are Christian views on remarriage?
Catholics: Not accepted. Jesus said: “Anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another woman commits adultery.”
CofE and Liberals: Allowed as it is legal, but it is up to the ministers discretion.
What are Sikh views on remarriage?
Sikhs can re-marry in a Gurdwara if they wish to.
What are Humanist views on remarriage?
Completely acceptable, in order to find happiness and love again.
What are Christian views on the purpose of sex?
Sex is for procreation, unity and an expression of love.
Sex is a gift from God and is sacred.
Promiscuity is a sin as it devalues the act of sex.
