Adultery Flashcards
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Christian Attitudes towards Adultery (6)
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- Sex should only take place between a married couple
- Destroys the special relationship between the husband and wife
- Protestants still believe in monogamy even if they are not married
- Goes against the ten commandments
- Marriage is sexually exclusive and should not be shared with anyone
- Marriage is a sacrament
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Muslim Attitudes towards Adultery
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- Sex should only take place between a married couple
- Marriage is a life-long union
- Adultery is seen as harmful to society, against unity and peace of the Ummah
- Sex outside marriage is considered wrong
- Marriage is a life- long union based on trust
- Vows promising to be faithful are exchanged at the wedding
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CHRITIANITY - SOURCE OF WISDOM FOR ADULTERY
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“thou shalt not commit adultery.” - EXODUS 20:14
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ISLAM - SOURCE OF WISDOM FOR ADULTERY
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“and do not approach unlawful sexual intercourse.” - QUR’AN 17:32
