Ch3 - Relationships And Families Flashcards
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How have opinions on sex before marriage changed?
In the past, sex before marriage was considered shocking particularly for a woman.
Now, sex before marriage is widely accepted and many forms of media reflect the belief that it is usual for dating couples to have sex.
Why do Christians believe you should not have sex before marriage?
Christians believe you should not have sex before marriage because sex is part of the loving, trusting relationship that should be developed within marriage.
Give one quote that supports the idea of sex within marriage
“Flee from sexual immorality.” (1 Corinthians 6:18-19)
“Every sexual act must be within the framework of marriage.” (Casti Connubii (Written by Pope Pius XI in 1930))
Why do some Christians accept sex before marriage?
Although the Anglican and Catholic churches teach that unmarried people should not have sex, some Christians accept that for some people, sex before marriage is a valid expression of their love for each other.
Give one way in which Christians believe sex can be misused
Christians believe it is wrong to:
Use people for sex
To irresponsibly spread sexually transmitted infections
To risk pregnancy.
What is adultery?
Adultery is having a sexual relationship with someone who is not your spouse.
Why do Christians and many non-religious people believe that adultery is wrong?
Christians and many non-religious people believe that adultery is wrong because:
It involves secrecy, lies, and a betrayal of trust.
It can affect children and cause pain to all involved.
It breaks the promise Christian couples make before God to their wedding
Define heterosexual
The sexual attraction between members of the opposite sexes
Define homosexual
The sexual attraction between members of the same sexes
Define bisexual
The sexual attraction to both the opposite and same sexes
Define asexual/nonsexual
The lack of sexual attraction and sexual interest towards others
Define polysexual/omnisexual
The sexual attraction to people regardless of gender
Define pansexual
The sexual attraction to more than one gender but do not wish to be known as bisexual
Define transsexual/transgender
When a person identifies themselves with a physical sex that is different to their biological one
Give one thing that has reduced the risk of pregnancy, and what this has increased.
Contraception and legal abortions have reduced the fear of pregnancy.
This had led to an increase in: sex before marriage, multiple sexual partners, children outside of marriage, affairs, open homosexual relationships
What happened in 2013 in Britain?
In Britain, same-sex marriage became recognised in law.
Homosexual relationships are now legal and homosexual couples can now marry or convert civil partnerships into marriage if they wish.
Give two views against same-sex relationships
The Roman Catholic Church sees homosexuality as essentially being masturbation, which it believes is always wrong because it is a misuse of the sex organs which are there to create life
The Methodist Church says homosexual sex is not acceptable and they will not bless civil partnerships
Some parts of the Bible clearly frown upon same sex relations, 1 Corinthians 6:9 “Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Neither the sexually immoral… nor the homosexual offenders.”
Genesis says that a man and a woman should be united together and ‘increase in number’ (Genesis 1:28 and 2:24). This is why some Christians are strongly against homosexual relationships.
The Catholic Church teaches that homosexual people are not sinful because of their homosexuality, but that they should remain chaste (not have sex) to avoid sinful acts.
The Roman Catholic Church and some parts of the Church of England are against civil partnerships because they teach that marriage is the proper place for sexual activity to occur and that one of the main purposes of sex should be to create new life which homosexual sex cannot do
Give two views for same-sex relationships
Individual Christians may feel differently to the main views held by the Churches and feel that everyone is created the way they are by God and should be treated equally
The Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) fully accepts homosexual couples in their meetings and would support a couple who entered into a civil partnership
The Methodist Church has always been open to discussion about homosexuality and accepts a person as being homosexual
Many Christians believe that it is a part of God’s plan for humans to have heterosexual relationships
Some Christians think Bible texts need to be interpreted in the context of modern society, and therefore consider loving, faithful homosexual relationships to be just as holy as heterosexual relationships.
What is the age of consent in the UK?
In the UK, the ‘age of consent’ for anyone to have sex is 16-years old.
Children under what age are protected by additional specific laws to prevent abuse?
Children under 13 are protected by additional specific laws to prevent abuse.
Define prejudice
Prejudice is opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience
Define discrimination
Discrimination is acting on a prejudiced belief
Define oppression
Oppression is cruel or unjust treatment, usually by a group with authority
What does gender equality mean?
Gender equality means that men and women have the same rights and opportunities as each other
What can sexual stereotyping lead to. Give an example of this in employment.
Sexual stereotyping can lead to gender discrimination. For example not giving a man a job looking after young children, or not employing a woman on a building site.
Give two Christian beliefs against gender equality
Eve was created from Adam’s rib that God took out of man. The man said “This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called ‘woman’, for she was taken out of man.” Because of this, some think that women are naturally subordinate to men.
Corinthians 14:34 states that ‘Women should remain silent in the churches. They are not allowed to speak, but must be in submission, as the law says.’
Male leadership is prominent throughout the Bible, the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac and Jacob were given special importance. God and Jesus are also men.
Some traditional Christians believe that men are the head of the family and that women should mainly stay at home and care for children. This may stem from a literal interpretation of the Bible texts that reflect the position of women at the time they were written.
Give two Christian beliefs for gender equality
In churches like Presbyterian, Methodist, Anglican and other Protestant denominations, women can and do serve in some senior leadership roles.
God said ‘Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the Earth and subdue it’ and this was addressed to Adam and Eve, showing equality.
There are some strong female leaders in the Bible: Deborah was a prophet and judge who led a successful military campaign. Esther was Queen, Huldah was a prophet chosen by a king.
Christians believe that all people have been treated as equals in the image of God. The command to love one’s neighbour means that discrimination is wrong.
Jesus treated women with respect, welcomed them as disciples, and showed that they are capable of more than domestic tasks.
Give an example of gender discrimination in employment today
Some examples of gender discrimination that are still prevalent today:
On average, women are paid less than men; some are paid less than men for doing the same jobs
Women make up roughly half of the workforce, but men hold a higher proportion of senior positions