Relationships And Family Flashcards
(25 cards)
What do Christian’s think of heterosexual relationships?
Christian churches emphasise that God made human beings as male and female to procreate
Two references for Christian views on heterosexual relationships?
‘Be fruitful and multiply’ - Genesis
‘One flesh’ - Genesis
What do catholics say about sexual relationships in a heterosexual relationship?
Only in a committed marriage, unites man and woman
Christian attitudes towards homosexuality?
Should not have sex (can’t procreate)
Catholic reference for homosexual relationship?
‘Do not have sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman; that is detestable’ - Leviticus 18:22
What is Buddhist views on sexual relationships?
Not favoured and doesn’t say sex is wrong before marriage
Only says it must not harm others through sexual activity
Scripture for Buddhist view on sexual relationships?
‘There is a middle way wherein sexuality is fully acknowledged and regarded compassionately without the need to indulge in actions which lead to suffering’ - Daishin Morgan
Anglican and Christian view on sex before marriage?
Wrong, sex expresses deep union that requires a committed marriage
Liberal Christian view on sex before marriage?
Valid expression of love if couple intended to get married or have a life long commitment
What do Christian’s think of adultery?
It’s wrong
“You shall not commit adultery” - Exodus
Buddhist view on adultery?
Unskilful as it involves deceit and causes harm
Catholic view on contraception?
Against natural law because self should be open to create new life
Use the rhythm method
Anglican + nonconformist view on contraception?
Allowed for:
•develop relationships
•space out pregnancy
•care for woman’s health
•limit number of children
But abortion is murder
Buddhist view on contraception?
Mostly accepted but can be seen as preventing life so goes against first moral precept
Non religious views on contraception?
Accepted because:
•prevents unwanted pregnancies
•control population
•prevent STDs
What is gender prejudice?
Holding biased opinions about people based on gender
What is sexual stereotyping?
Having a fixed idea or image of how men and women will behave
What is Gender discrimination?
Acting against someone on the basis of their gender
Gender prejudice in Catholicism?
Women aren’t allowed to be ordained as priests
Gender prejudice in Buddhism?
Nuns are generally seen as subservient to monks
Non-religious examples of gender prejudice?
1) Some women are paid less than men for doing the same jobs
2) Women make up roughly half the workforces but men hold higher proportion and senior positions
What book shows that Christian’s believe all people are created equal in the image of God
Genesis 1:27
What does love one’s neighbour mean?
Discrimination is wrong
What does the lotus sutra teach?
Men and women are equal in their ability to attain enlightenment
