TA - Marriage Flashcards
Christian purpose of marriage
provide companionship and support, have sex, lifelong commitment, have children
Islam purpose of marriage
children, share love and companionship, create family
Christian beliefs about marriage
sacrament, God is involved, vows are said to each other and God, gift from God, you do not have to get married - Jesus wasn’t
Muslim beliefs about marriage
intended to be for life, children can be Muslim, legal contract, polygamy for men up to 4 wives, part of their religion
How is marriage different in each religion
Islam is usually done through family and an arrangement marriage as they do not know much of each other previously, Christians usually have a love marriage and chose someone themselves instead of family