rpe - relationships (christianity & islam) 2

Question 1

Promiscuity

Answer 1

Having sex with lots of different people

Question 2

Fidelity

Answer 2

Being sexually faithful to your partner

Question 3

Chastity

Answer 3

Not having sex until married

Question 4

Celibacy

Answer 4

Not having sex

Question 5

Consummation

Answer 5

Having sex for the first time after marriage

Question 6

Sex before marriage - Christian view

Answer 6

Sex is a gift from God and should only be done in the union of marriage

A child’s most secure environment for being brought up is where the mum and dad are married

(corinthians 6:18): Flee from sexual immorality. God Spirit dwells within you, so honour God with your body

Ten Commandments: “do not commit adultery” - sex with anyone but your wife/husband is wrong and breaks trust

(Mark 10:6-8) having sex makes and individual to become “one flesh” - sex creates a very strong bond which should only be reserved for a marriage partner

Question 7

Sex before marriage - liberal christian view

Answer 7

“Thou shall not judge”

All people are created in the image of God and should therefore have the freedom to do what they desire

Question 8

Sex before marriage - muslim view

Answer 8

Sex should happen within marriage - married partners are supposed to meet each other’s including that of sexual needs

(Qu’ran 17:32) “Do not approach unlawful sexual intercourse. Indeed it is an immortality and is evil as a way”.

Question 9

Contraception - Christian (catholic) views

Answer 9

Sex should lead to producing children as God commanded Adam and Eve to be fruitful and multiply

Influenced by theologian Thomas Aquinas - argued humans should have 5 primary purposes on earth; one of which was procreation
He turned these into rules called the ‘primary precepts’.

Rules which he made to help these primary precepts are called ‘secondary precepts’ one of which is ‘do not use contraception’

The catholic church follows these precepts and believe artificial contraception is immoral

Question 10

Contraception - Christian (CofE) views

Answer 10

Contraception can be used well to manage family size

The Bible doesn’t say anything about contraception

It shouldn’t be used to encourage promiscuity - sex is still best within marriage

Question 11

Contraception - Muslim views

Answer 11

Argue it can be used, as long as it is non-permanent

Some hadiths indicate that the Prophet Muhammad acknowledged birth control and used it

Both the man and the woman should agree to use it within the union of marriage

Question 12

Same sex relationships - Christian view

Answer 12

Believe sexual relations should only exist between a man and a woman otherwise procreation is not possible

(Leviticus 20:13) If a man has sexual relations with a man it detestable.

Adam and Eve were created as a man and a woman

Question 13

Same sex relationships - liberal christian view

Answer 13

Seen as acceptable as the relationship is loving and committed because the Bible states “thou shall not judge”

All people are created in God’s image and have the freedom to do what they desire

God was loving

Pope called them “disordered” and perverse

Question 14

Same sex relationships - Muslim view

Answer 14

Forbid same sex marriage - sex should only take place between and man and a woman

Regard marriage as the only place where sexual relationships should take place and as a sacred contract between only a man and woman

Qu’ran (7:80) Homosexuality transgresses people

Question 15

Adultery - Christian views

Answer 15

Believe it is wrong

Marriage is sexually exclusive and should not be shared with anyone else

Ten commandments: Do not commit adultery

Marriage is a sacrement - a gift from God

Adultry goes against this and destroys the special relationship between and husband and wife.

It can harm the family relationships and cause the partner to feel betrayed

Question 16

Adultery - Muslim views

Answer 16

Wrong and seen as harmful to society as it goes against the unity and peace of brotherhood (ummah)

Seen as the worst form of theft

Marriage is seen as a life-long union based on trust, morality and devotion

Vows are exchanged to be faithful

Qu’ran (17:32): Do not approach sexual intercourse. Indeed it is ever an immorality and evil as a way

Question 17

Divorce - (Catholic) Christian views

Answer 17

Don’t recognise divorce and regard marriage as a lifelong commitment.

(Matthew: 19:8): Moses permitted you divorce your wives because your hearts were had

(Mark 10:9): Therefore what God has joined together let no one seperate

In a circumstance where a married couple can’t stay together and there is no chance of reconciliation, there is an option for annulment or reconciliation

Question 18

Divorce - Muslim views

Answer 18

Couples facing difficulty should reconcile

Before divorce takes place, an imam and the Muslim community and would seek to try and help them

Qu’ran (4:35): “If you both desire reconciliation, God it will cause it between them”

Extended families also play a vital role in trying to help the couple sort out any issues.

However, they recognise reconciliation may not always be possible, so accept divorce as a last resort. They believe they should be free remarry in the future.

Question 19

Remarriage - Christian views

Answer 19

(Matthew 19:9): I tell you anyone who divorces his wife, except for marital unfaithfulness, and married another woman commits adultery.

Most Roman Catholics will try to resolve problems in their marriage to avoid divorce as it is forbidden by their Church

Question 20

Remarriage - Muslim views

Answer 20

Although it is not encouraged, most Muslims agree that divorce is permitted if a marriage has broken down, and generally Muslims are permitted to re-marry if they so wish.

Sunni Muslims do not require witnesses. The husband must express his desire for a divorce on three separate occasions with a waiting period of three months.

Shi’ah Muslims require two witnesses, followed by a waiting period before a marriage can end.

If a woman initiates a divorce it is called khula. There must be a waiting period to ensure the woman is not pregnant.

Extended families also play a vital role in trying to help the couple sort out any issues. However, in some situations a couple might feel divorce is their only option

Question 21

Adultery

Answer 21

Voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and someone who is not their spouse

Question 22

Divorce

Answer 22

To legally end a marriage

Question 23

Cohabitation

Answer 23

To live together in a sexual relationship, without being married or in a civil partnership

Question 24

Commitment

Answer 24

A sense of dedication and obligation to someone or something

Question 25

Contraception

Answer 25

methods used to prevent a woman from being pregnant during or following sexual intercourse

Question 26

Gender equality

Answer 26

People of all genders enjoying the same rights and opportunities in all aspects of their lives

Question 27

Responsibilities

Answer 27

Actions/duties you are expected to carry out

Question 28

Roles

Answer 28

Position, status or function of a person in society, as well as the characteristics and social behaviour expected of them