Relationships and Families

Question 1

What are christian views on sex?

Answer 1

sex outside of marriage is a sin (more liberals see this as outdated)
marriage makes sex special
promiscuity is wrong

Question 2

What are islamic views on sex?

Answer 2

sex outside of marriage is a sin (more liberals see this as outdated)
marriage makes sex special
promiscuity is wrong

Question 3

What is promiscuity?

Answer 3

having multiple sexual partners

Question 4

What are atheist views on sex?

Answer 4

accept promiscuity in British society especially as contraceptives are widely available, but large number of partners is frowned upon
accept sex outside of marriage as long as it causes no one harm

Question 5

what is a christian quote on sex?

Answer 5

sexuality is ordered to the conjugal love of man and woman ~ Catholic Church

Question 6

what is conjugal?

Answer 6

within marriage

Question 7

What is an Islamic quote to do with sex?

Answer 7

whoever seeks beyond [marriage] are the transgressors

Question 8

What are christian and Islamic beliefs on homosexuality?

Answer 8

general say that it is wrong

Question 9

What is a christian quote for homosexuality?

Answer 9

under no circumstances can [homosexual acts] be approved ~ Catholic Church

Question 10

What is an Islamic quote for homosexuality?

Answer 10

you lust after men instead of women! You are certainly transgressors

Question 11

what are more contemporary views on homosexuality?

Answer 11

religious people argue that texts were written in different cultural context from now so it is acceptable
considered normal in British Society

Question 12

What are christian and islamic views in favour of contraceptives?

Answer 12

Christian: prevents STIs, lets parents plan their family responsibly
Islamic: Hadith Sahih al-Bukhari supports contraceptives, if pregnancy causes harm to anyone then accepted

Question 13

What are christian and Islamic views against contraceptives?

Answer 13

Christian: may lead to promiscuity, humans made to reproduce, might destroy egg which is seen the same as abortion
Islamic: If destroys egg, it is seen the same as abortion, only reversible methods allowed

Question 14

How has marriage changed in the UK?

Answer 14

number of marriages annually decreasing
more same-sex marriages
cohabitation more common
Divorce more common

Question 15

How do christians view marriage?

Answer 15

reflects union of Jesus with his followers

Question 16

what is an Islamic quote to do with marriage?

Answer 16

Marry off the singles among you

Question 17

What do christians and muslims believe is the purpose of marriage?

Answer 17

to offer love and support as well as have children and create a good family

Question 18

What are christian and muslim views on polygamy?

Answer 18

christian: it is wrong
muslim: some believe Qur’an allows it for a man if he can treat his wives equally, others criticise it

Question 19

What are islamic and christian beliefs on adultery?

Answer 19

christian: thou shalt not commit adultery
Islamic: Qur’an says it is “evil”

Question 20

What is the islamic name for marriage and what is it?

Answer 20

Nikah - marriage under shari’ah

Question 21

What is shari’ah?

Answer 21

islamic laws

Question 22

What are christian and islamic views in favour of same-sex marriages?

Answer 22

christian: Church of England clergy will say thanksgiving prayer for same-sex couples, christians should be loving to all, younger members of congregation more in favour than leaders
Islamic: argue that it is normal and it is important for them to have a chance to marry, since muslims are a minority in Britain they should help out another minority

Question 23

What are christian and Islamic views against same-sex marriage?

Answer 23

christian: sinful, catholic church and church of england were against legalisation of same-sex marriage, one purpose of marriage is to have children
Islamic: homosexual sex is forbidden, legalisation of same-sex marriage was unnecessary because civil partnership gave them same rights and same-sex marriage undermines heterosexual marriage, one purpose of marriage is to have children

Question 24

What are christian and islamic views on cohabitation?

Answer 24

christian: against as they disagree with sex outside of marriage, accepted especially if in preparation to get married
Islamic: often isn’t accepted as it leads to sex outside of marriage

Question 25

What are varying christian beliefs to do with divorce?

Answer 25

catholic church says it is impossible to divorce as marriage is a sacrament and God made couple one flesh which cannot be undone, however a marriage can be annulled Church of England says divorce is possible and divorcees can re-marry in church

Question 26

When can a marriage be annulled?

Answer 26

if the couple never had sex if partner did not consent or understand the marriage if partner refused to have children

Question 27

What are islamic views on divorce?

Answer 27

last resort someone should try resolve the difficulties between the couple can only happen under certain conditions

Question 28

How does Islamic divorce work?

Answer 28

a man can divorce by talaq, in which a man says i divorce you three times to his wife. It is recommended that this is on 3 separate occasions and then there is a 3 month waiting period to allow time for reflection and make sure woman is not pregnant

Question 29

What are 3 ways a woman can divorce in islam?

Answer 29

divorce by talaq if it was written into her contract apply to shari'ah court for divorce by khul if husband agrees to divorce apply to shari'ah court for tafreeq divorce if husband does not agree to divorce

Question 30

What is an islamic quote to do with divorce?

Answer 30

of all the lawful acts the most detestable to Allah is divorce

Question 31

What is a christian quote to do with divorce?

Answer 31

what God has joined together, let no one separate

Question 32

What is a christian quote to do with family?

Answer 32

family is 'the first and vital cell of society' ~ Pope John Paul II

Question 33

What is a christian quote to do with teaching your children faith?

Answer 33

bring [your children] up in the training and instruction of the Lord

Question 34

what is an islamic quote for the treatment of parents?

Answer 34

we have commanded people to honour their parents

Question 35

What is a christian quote to do with the treatment of parents?

Answer 35

honour your father and mother

Question 36

What is a nuclear family?

Answer 36

a married man and woman with their children

Question 37

what is a reconstituted or blended family?

Answer 37

a couple and their children from previous relationships

Question 38

What is an extended family?

Answer 38

a family which includes grandparents, cousins etc.

Question 39

What are views on same-sex families?

Answer 39

good as they can provide stable, loving home bad as children only have role models for 1 sex

Question 40

Are christian churches welcoming to different divorcees or homosexual people?

Answer 40

they feel it is important to make sure that families remain connected to church so are welcoming catholic church is strongly against same-sex parenting and divorced catholics aren't allowed to take communion (bread/wine)

Question 41

how are muslim views changing?

Answer 41

more accepting of divorced and reconstituted families still frown upon same-sex families extended families are important in islam for offering love and care

Question 42

what are men and woman traditionally meant to do?

Answer 42

women look after family and home men earn money to support the family

Question 43

How long are women offered maternity leave for?

Answer 43

52 weeks

Question 44

How long are men offered paternity leave for?

Answer 44

2 weeks

Question 45

Which laws have helped reduce workplace inequality?

Answer 45

equal pay act (1970) sex discrimination act (1975) equality act (2010)

Question 46

What are 2 contrasting quotes on the status of women?

Answer 46

there is neither... male [nor] female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus i do not permit a woman to teach or to assume authority over a man

Question 47

How does Islam present the differences between men and women?

Answer 47

they are equal but have different roles men provide for family financially women take care of family and children

Question 48

Give an Islamic quote for the role of men

Answer 48

men have been... tasked with supporting them [women] financially

Question 49

How has the role of women in church changed?

Answer 49

they can now be ministers in protestant denominations and anglican priests and bishops but still cannot be catholic or orthodox priests