Unit 1- Lesson 5: Adultery

Question 1

What is the definition of adultery?

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Is adultery against UK law?

Answer 2

No but it’s reasonable grounds for divorce

Question 3

What percentage of divorces are attributed to adultery?

Answer 3

14%

Question 4

Name 2 reasons people commit adultery

Answer 4

-I was flattered by the attention
-I felt emotionally neglected at home
-I was unhappy with my sex life
-I enjoyed the thrill of cheating
-I could not commit to one partner

Question 5

Christian views on adultery- Is adultery a sin? Use a quote to show this.

Answer 5

-Yes
‘You shall not commit adultery’ Exodus 20:14

Question 6

Christian views on adultery- If you remarry are you committing adultery?

Answer 6

Some Christians believe that if you divorce and remarry you are committing adultery.

Question 7

Muslim views on adultery- Adultery is haram and a sin in Islam. What is this sin called?

Answer 7

Zina

Question 8

Muslim views on adultery- why are unmarried men and women not allowed to be together? Use a quote to show this.

Answer 8

This is to prevent the temptation of committing zina
‘Do not go near fornication/adultery: it is an outrage’ Quran 17:32