2.1 Marriage Flashcards
Why do Humanists believe marriage is significant?
It is a significant part of human life.
They understand why a couple may want a special ceremony to show their commitment.
The ceremony would hold no religious aspect.
The significance is for the couple and for society.
Why do Christians believe marriage is significant?
It is the basis of family life.
It is God-given
The best basis for creating and environment into which children should be born
A lifelong commitment.
What is marriage a type of?
A Sacrament, therefore given by God
How is marriage presented as significant religiously?
The phrase ‘ordained by God/presence of God’ is used. Giving marriage special significance for all.
Which important figure also taught about marriage?
Jesus taught about the importance of marriage.
How long do Christians marriage last?
It is forever - ‘What God has joined together, let no man put asunder’
What is marriage in society?
Marriage is:
a public commitment between two people
usually seen as the culmination of a loving relationship
given great significance within most religions
ended only by the death of one partner, divorce (the legal ending of a marriage), or annulment (a declaration the marriage is null and void).
When were same-sex marriages legalised in the UK?
2014
What is the importance of marriage in society?
- Provides a secure environment in which to bring up children
- Provides legal protection for the couple and their children
- Nurtures feelings of self-esteem and value
- Structures society into family groups, which can form the basis of a community
- Encourages stable relationships
SOW- union between man and women and analysis
“But at the beginning of creation God “made them male and female”. “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.” So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together let no one separate.” (Mark 10: [6-9 /NIV])
God “made them male and female”- God intended from the start of creation that men and women should marry.
“For this reason a man will leave”his father and mother and be united to his wife”- A person’s relationship with their spouse becomes the most important adult relationship in their life.
“Two will become one flesh”- Marriage creates a unity that Is both physical and emotional.
“Therefore what God has joined together let no one separate”- The couple are joined together by God and their relationship should be respected by others.
Define cohabitation
Cohabitation means living together in a sexual relationship without being married or in a Civil partnership.
Are Christians pro-cohabitation or anti-cohabitation?
Against
Arguments for Cohabitation?
It allows couples to get to know each other properly before marrying.
A divorce is not necessary if the couple want to split up.
Marriage is not necessary to bring up children successfully.
Partners can commit to each other without getting married.
Arguments against Cohabitation?
It can encourage a casual attitude towards relationships.
It makes it too easy to break up without trying to mend the relationship
Children should be raised in a stable home with two married parents.
The Bible supports marriage.
Christianity teaches that sex outside of
marriage is wrong.
Why do non-religious people support marriage over cohabitation?
Some non-religious people do not think marriage is an important or necessary part of being in a long-term relationship.
However, marriage is important to many non-religious people as a public sign of commitment to a loving relationship.
