Relationships Flashcards
(38 cards)
WhT is sex outside of marriage considered as?
A sin
Name 2 groups who may see sex out of marriage acceptable
Atheists
Humanists
When were first same sex marriages in UK?
2014
What is attraction to same sex called?
Homosexuality
What is attraction to opposite sex called?
Heterosexuality
What was the story of Sodom about In Genesis?
City of Sodom was destroyed after men demanded sex with 2 male angels, which was a sin.
What is homophobia ?
Prejudice against homosexuals or gay people
What is celibacy?
Abstaining from marriage and sex
What do Roman Catholics believe about contraception?
Against it
Married couples should transmit human life
Use natural contraception, have sex on less fertile days of menstrual cycle
Which Christian denominations are in favour of contraception
Anglican
Methodist
Presbyterian
It lets parents plan their family in a responsible way
Do Jews accept contraception?
Only if pregnancy could physically or psychologically harm the mother
Ok if plan to have children later in life
Sex should be natural so use the pill not barrier methods like condoms
Islam have 2 different attitudes to contraception
Allah’s will to have children so should not use contraception
Others believe another Hadith that supports contraception
Support if causes harm to baby or can’t afford another baby
Only reversible methods are allowed (sterilisation and vasectomy not accepted)
Do cohabiting couples (living together) have same legal rights as married ones?
No
Do Christians believe in polygamy (marriage to more than one person)?
No
Seen as wrong
What is the contract of marriage
To offer love, support, commitment and have children
Is adultery (sex between a married person and someone who is not married to them) accepted by Christians?
No
Forbidden
Ten Commandments, thou shalt not commit adultery
Must be faithful
Christians are divided over same sex marriage, give both opinions
Supporters say should be loving to all and support anyone who wants to marry
Those against see it as a sin
What attitude to divorce do Christians have?
RC say it is impossible
C of E accept some marriages fail
Non conformist (Baptist and Methodist) will remarry divorcees
Is Marriage important in Islam?
Yes Muslims advised to marry Provides companionship, love, stability Allah’s will Family oriented Cohabitation not accepted
What is name for marriage under Islamic law?
Nikon
What is an arranged marriage?
Parents choose marriage partner for their child
Do Muslims believe in same sex marriage?
No
Homosexuality forbidden
Did boot want it legalised
Marriage is to have children
Some support it because Muslims are a minority and should help other minorities
Why do some Muslims support same sex marriage?
Because they are a minority
,should support other minorities
How do Muslims view divorce?
As last resort
Reconciliation important
