Relationships Flashcards

Question

What is the "silver ring thing"?

Answer 1

A group encouraging chastity, and suggesting that teenagers should wait until they are married before having sex.

Answer 2

It is part of the married duty (arranged marriage may mean that partners don't 'fancy' each other). Sexual pleasure (kama) is one of the four aims in life for a Hindu. Most Hindus still believe that sex should be saved for marriage and young Hindus are encouraged to concentrate on their education, and not be distracted by the opposite sex.

Answer 3

A union of a man and a woman - marriage service still talks about children, though some couples are obviously too old etc and they are not denied marriage. It is considered the best place to bring up children. The Catholics regard marriage as a sacrament. Marriage involves making commitments before God, to look after one another, whatever happens. The C of E traditional vow is "To have and to hold from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death us do part".

Answer 4

A non-religious ceremony, held in eg a hotel, or a registry office.

Answer 5

Same sex marriage not possible in religious ceremony. (Law recently changes, but the spec has not been updated).

Answer 6

Rings are exchanged as a symbol of unity, a reminder of the promises they have made. The ring is also a symbol of eternity, as it has no end, and also the endless love of God.

Answer 7

Often arranged by couples parents. It is thought that parents are better able to choose a partner as they are more experienced. Love is not seen as important before marriage, it happens and grows within the marriage. Marriage does not just join two people, but two families.

Answer 8

The bride's sari is tied to the husband's scarf. They both walk around the sacred fire and ask for blessings such as children, health or happiness.

Answer 9

Some say that it is not allowed at all, others accept it. It is breaking the promise to stay together until death, but people do break promises, even those made before God. Anglicans argue it is unloving to force people to stay together. However, it is the decision of the individual minister whether to offer a remarriage in church. Catholics often do not allow divorce at all, this makes remarriage impossible. They see the vows more important than other teachings to "love thy neighbour". Mostly, a church will encourage partners to reconcile and try again before going for a divorce. Some churches seem to allow divorce but not remarriage.

Answer 10

Traditionally it is not accepted, family and marriage is very important. However, in practice it is accepted that some marriages do not work out.

Answer 11

The breaking of wedding promises or going against the commitment to a relationship by being with another person. It could be sex, or just dating. It is a breach of trust.

Answer 12

It is explicitly forbidden by the ten commandments; it is a breach of the marriage vows which were made before God and are therefore especially binding; it is unloving towards the partner, therefore against the important commandment to love.

Answer 13

There is duty and responsibility that comes with marriage, so adultery is strongly disapproved of.

Answer 14

Very bad for the relationship, also harms other people, eg the children. If it leads to divorce then there are further harmful effects - financial, not seeing one parent as much, self-esteem (children often blame themselves).

Answer 15

One of the most powerful human emotions that binds people together; deep affection for someone expressed through words or actions; emotion in a relationship where there is a sense of commitment.

Answer 16

Answer much show the impact of faith! Consider teachings within a sacred text, eg "be fruitful and multiply"; consider teachings of Catholics/Anglicans; consider impact and importance of children within and without marriage; health issues.

Answer 17

Ten commandments forbid adultery; Adultery breaks solemn promises made during the marriage ceremony; Marriage is meant to be sexually exclusive to the two people in the marriage; for some Christians marriage is a sacrament, something in which God is involved; Fidelity is expected within a marriage which is a religious duty; sex is seen as a special relationship with just one person; children born through adultery may not have a secure basis of family life which many religious believers consider the best; many religious believers regard adultery as harmful socially, personally, spiritually. On the other hand, pressure to not divorce can be a factor.

Answer 18

Sex is a gift from God Sexual relationships should ideally take place within marriage Chastity is an important virtue Sexual relationships are special, only between two people at a specific point in life. Casual sex devalues sex and people. Pressure not to divorce can mean people feel pressure for a "trial run". Roman Catholic - no contraception means children outside marriage are more likely

Answer 19

People should exercise chastity until the end of their studies, and also during retirement and renunciation. Sex should only happen in marriage. Kama (sexual pleasure) is one of the 4 aims of life in Hinduism, and should be kept in balance with the other 3. Sexual pleasure can be a form of religious experience.

Answer 20

Marriage is the basis of family life. Some religious traditions do not accept divorce. Marriage may involve vows such as "until death do us part". Separation is an alternative to divorce. Marriage happens before God.

Answer 21

Marriages do not always work out. Divorce is accepted for some religious believers. Marriages break down for a number of reasons. It might be more loving to allow people to separate. A divorce may be a better environment than an unhappy household... (think of me - swapped an alcoholic father for Opa).

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