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Question 1

two principles mentioned in the proclamation which successful marriages and families are established

Answer 1

faith and prayer

Question 2

Three dimensions of religiosity that affect marriage and family

Answer 2

1. religious beliefs
2. religious practices
3. religious community

Question 3

how does religious community affect marital infidelity?

Answer 3

・religious affiliation linked with lower infidelity

・going to church together makes the difference (not just belonging to a church)

Question 4

5 outcomes for men that are predicted by religious commitment

Answer 4

1. chastity before marriage and fidelity after
2. greater commitment to marriage and family even during difficult times
3. greater warmth and involvement with children and parents
4. mercy and kindness in parenty, not abuse
5. less involvement in harmful practices (drugs, pornography, etc)

Question 5

What does “being religiously similar” mean?

Answer 5

same denomination
same activity level
same level of orthodoxy (strictness of daily religious practices)

Question 6

most powerful religious practice for marital good

Answer 6

individual and couple prayer

Question 7

What is individual and couple prayer linked to?

Answer 7

emotional validation, accountability, de-escalated negative interactions, reduced contempt, greater partner empathy, more likely reconciliation
but - couple prayer can have a negative influence if it blames (i.e. - please bless my partner to change and stop being a jerk)