1.Religion and Human Relationships- Christianity Flashcards
Christian
Is a person who believes in Jesus Christ as the son of God and who follows the teachings of Jesus and the christian church.
Christian denominations
Are groups of religious congregations within christianity which has its own organisation and a distinctive faith.
What are the 4 main denominations of christianity?
Protestant
Orthodox
Roman Catholic
Non comformist
Christians base morality on…
The life and example of Jesus Christ.
The teachings of priests and churches.
The bible.
Your own conscience.
Why does the bible not support discrimination…
Created in the image of God. Helpers...ezers(hebrew). Women in bible. The ideal biblical wife. Jesus' treatment of women. Command to submit actually has good values behind it.
Why do catholics believe only men should be priests or bishops?
Hierarchy of the church reflects Jesus and his apostles.
Priest represents Jesus, so has to be male.
Bishops descendants of Jesus’ apostles, who were male.👉apostolic hierarchy.
Pope ( head of cc) always a male as successor of Peter, the foundation of the church.
What happened in the 1990’s in the Salvation Army church?
A female officer was promoted to rank of general- the top position around the world and only one general at a time.
The PURPOSE of marriage?
Procreation- men and women created to have children.
Union- a loving partnership of living together.
Rearing Children- a channel for nurture and security.
Pattern for Society- family unit of mutual support.
One Flesh- sexual intimacy as an expression of love.
Sacred- blessed by God.
Eternal- life long faithful relationship.
Order of wedding service ( COE)?
Entry Hymn Opening statement from the authority leading the service (in an anglican church start with words," Dearly beloved, we are gathered...") Declaration. Priest emphasises importance of vows by saying," The vows you are about to take are made in the name of God...". Promises and Vows Exchange of rings Prayers The register is signed
What do both civil partnership and marriage have?
Public record- dive public notice of their intention to marry.
Equal finance (taxes…)
Next of kin(care)
Immigrate, visa, natinalities
When did the first same sex marriage take place?
29th March 2014
Reason for divorce?
Emotional or physical abuse Insanity Adultery Desertion Imprisonment Unreasonable behaviour Falling out of love Physical disability Inability to have children
Main reasons against divorce…
Sanctity of Marriage
Impact on people
Main reason for divorce…
Impact on people
Reasons for an annulment in roman catholicism…
The man or women did not consent to the marriage.
Man or woman did not understand what the marriage was about.
The couple did not or could not have sex.
The man or woman refused to have children.
Alternatives to divorce…
Preparation before marriage
Marriage guidance agencies e.g Relate
Belief in marriage as a life long commitment
Reasons not to have sex before marriage…
Not a stable environment…social problems
Contraception
One flesh, blessed by God (christians)
Not a stable relationship
Sex something to be shared with someone special
Artificial contraception
Condon Pill Coil/IUCD Femidom Diaphragm/cap Sterilaisation
Natural contraception
Rhythm
Withdrawal
Abstinence
Promiscuity
Having sex with a no. Of partners without commitment.
Premarital sex
Sex before marriage
Adultery
A sexual act between a married person and someone other then marriage partner
Procreation
Making new life…children
Faithfulness
Staying with marriage partner and having sex only with them.
