A- relationships and families

Question 1

What are 2 ways sex should be perceived as in Christianity?

Answer 1

The book of Song of songs says it is a gift from God and should be celebrated.
Controlled- it only belongs in marriage. Christians should refrain from promiscuity

Question 2

What does the Church of England say about sex?

Answer 2

Sex is a gift from God
They condemn casual sex as it degrades its meaning
They understand modern society is changing so sex before marriage is accepted

Question 3

What does Islam say about sex?

Answer 3

It is a natural part of human life
It is a gift from Allah
They should produce children if able

Question 4

What does the Qur’an say about sex?

Answer 4

It should only take place within marriage
Pre-marital sex, promiscuity and adultery is forbidden

Question 5

What 2 punishments are set for sex outside marriage?

Answer 5

Flogging- if the person is single
Execution- if the person is married

Question 6

What do evangelical Christians think of homosexuality?

Answer 6

They believe it is wrong as the Bible says so.

Question 7

What do liberal Christians think of homosexuality?

Answer 7

They argue the Bible was written at a time when homosexuality was not understood

Question 8

What does the Roman catholic church say about homosexuality?

Answer 8

Any sexual act must lead to pregnancy, so they believe homosexuality is wrong because you can’t get pregnant

Question 9

What does Islam say about homosexuality?

Answer 9

It is forbidden- haram. It is a choice, not in their nature
Sex was created for procreation of children, and homosexuality is incapable of that.

Question 10

What are the punishments for homosexuals in Islam?

Answer 10

Death penalty, prison, corporal punishment

Question 11

How do Christians view contraception?

Answer 11

Immoral- sex is for the purpose of procreation, and contraception prevents pregnancy
The liberal use of contraception promotes promiscuity and fornication, making sex less meaningful between two married people.

Question 12

What are 2 ways Islam view contraception as?

Answer 12

Contraception is a force for good because they allow families to plan effectively. This can result in circumstances such as where additional children would be a burden on the family.
If a woman becomes pregnant, this is Allah’s will- some Muslims accept natural but not artificial contraception

Question 13

What do Christians believe about marriage?

Answer 13

It is a gift from God. Getting married in churches is important because you’re getting married in front of God
Marriage is a life-long commitment

Question 14

What do the Church of England believe about cohabitation?

Answer 14

People are allowed to live together in a faithful, committed relationship without being married

Question 15

What do the Roman catholic church believe about cohabitation?

Answer 15

It is wrong and marriage is the only place where a sexual relationship should take place

Question 16

What does Islam teach about marriage

Answer 16

It is a life-long commitment that provides companionship
It provides a stable framework in which to have children to be a part of the ummah

Question 17

What does the roman catholic church teach about divorce?

Answer 17

Marriage is a sacrament so divorce is unacceptable because no human has the right or power to disband a bond made by God. Only death can separate a couple

Question 18

What does the church of England believe about divorce?

Answer 18

Marriage is for life, but they accept this isn’t always realistic and understand that sometimes divorce is the lesser of two evils.

Question 19

What does Islam teach about divorce?

Answer 19

Marriage should last until one partner dies, but divorce is acceptable as a last resort provided the couple have tried to save their marriage.

Question 20

What does Christianity teach about the nature of families?

Answer 20

Emphasis is placed on Jesus’ commandment to love on another- any human relationships are to reflect his love and it is within the family that children learn how to love.

Question 21

What does Islam teach about family life?

Answer 21

It is highly valued as marriage is the joining of 2 families
Most Muslim families are extended families connected by the reinforcement of Islamic laws.

Question 22

Give an Islamic teaching about families.

Answer 22

Hadith- “Be generous, kind and noble to your children and make their habits and manners good and beautiful” - raise your children right so they’re good when they’re older.

Question 23

What does Christianity believe the purpose of families are?

Answer 23

They play a vital part in beliefs as God is often described as Father and Jesus as his son with all of humanity as God’s children.
They reflect the relationship between Christ and the Church

Question 24

What sacred teaching elaborates on the importance of family in Christianity?

Answer 24

Bible- “Husbands, love your wives just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her” - put effort into your marriage and be willing to sacrifice yourself

Question 25

What do Muslims believe the role of the husband and wife are?

Answer 25

The husband goes to work and provides financially. The wife should raise the children and educate them on faith.

Question 26

What Islamic teaching reinforces the purpose of family?

Answer 26

Hadith- “Be careful of your duty to Allah and be fair and just to your children- respect Allah and do as he wants you to. Your religious duty is to take care of your children”

Question 27

What sacred teaching does Christianity teach about gender equality?

Answer 27

“God created mankind in his own image, and in the image he created them; male and female he created them.” -God created all humans to be equal and not judged based on gender

Question 28

What does Islam teach about gender equality?

Answer 28

Men and women have the same spiritual nature according to the Qur’an.