8.3 D Questions Flashcards
“All Christians should allow divorce.” In your answer you should refer to Christianity
Agree:
Allowing divorce shows forgiveness
Divorce allows a person to escape an abusive relationship
It is allowed in law
Disagree:
Some religious people think divorce breaks marriage vows
Some religious people think divorce is against holy scriptures
Divorce causes families to break down
“A religious family is a happy family.” In your answer you should refer to Christianity
Agree:
Everyone believes the same thing
The Bible has rules for family life
Christianity teaches parents and children to respect each other
Disagree:
Families only need love to be happy
Religion can cause conflict in families
Religion can impose unnecessary rules on the family
“Marriage is the best way to begin family life.” In your answer you should refer to Christianity
Agree:
Marriage forms a stable background for having children
Marriage is a public statement that the family has been formed
Some Christians view marriage as partnership with God and so the only context in which to raise a family
Disagree:
Families only need love not marriage to be happy
Marriage is not needed for a family to be strong
There are lots of different types of families
“Sex before marriage is always wrong.” In your answer you should refer to Christianity
Agree:
It is against Christian teaching
It can lead to unwanted pregnancies
It can give a person a bad reputation
Disagree:
It allows partners to become closer
It is acceptable to some Christians
It is a way of finding out if you are sexually compatible
“Attitudes to divorce haven’t really changed.” In your answer you should refer to Christianity
Agree:
Divorce is still frowned up
The Bible still teaches it is wrong
The Roman Catholic Church still does not accept divorce
Disagree:
Divorce is generally socially accepted
It is now much easier to get a divorce
Divorce is now accepted by some Christians
“The purpose of marriage is to have children.” In your answer you should refer to Christianity
Agree:
This is stated in the Christian marriage ceremony
It is based on Biblical teachings about family life
This is what God intended
Disagree:
There are other purposes to marriage
Some people cannot have children
Marriage is about the relationship between the couple
“Pre-marital sex is always wrong.” In your answer you should refer to Christianity
Agree:
The Bible teaches against fornication
Marriage is the secure place for intercourse
It can lead to abuse/unhappiness
Disagree:
It is now socially acceptable
It is an opportunity to find out more about your partner
A person can use their conscience to decide
