Christian Relationships And Families

Question 1

Age of consent

Answer 1

16 in the uk

Question 2

When did homosexuality become decriminalised?

Answer 2

In 1967 in the UK

Question 3

When was same sex marriage was finally legalised?

Answer 3

In December 2014

Question 4

Contraception

Answer 4

Anything you take, use or do to reduce the chance of a woman getting pregnant. Many people use them as a barrier to prevent STIs

Question 5

Artificial Contraception

Answer 5

These are the methods which use things outside of the body

Question 6

Natural Contraception

Answer 6

Methods that don’t involve using medicines, tools or anything outside of the body

Question 7

Sterilisation

Answer 7

A surgical operation of the man or woman that is more permanent

Question 8

Reasons for use of contraception

Answer 8

Prevent pregnancy
Family planning
Prevent passing on genetic conditions
Prevent transmission of STIs
Fun
Overpopulation

Question 9

What are the Christian views on contraception?

Answer 9

Bible doesn’t explicitly approve but there are some passages that say sex should be enjoyed for purposes other than sex
Children are God’s greatest gift within marriage and God commanded “Be Fruitful and Multiply” and contraception is flouting this rule
Christians believe it may be acceptable to avoid bringing children into the world in some situations a e.g. economical, environmental, physical and psychological.

Question 10

Onan, Genesis

Answer 10

Onan practices coitus interruptus with his brothers wife.
This interpretation supports the idea that contraception is morally wrong
Also supports that there is only one kind of good sexual act : sex between a man and a woman who are married and who are having sex to produce children

Question 11

Catholic Church view on contraception

Answer 11

Artificial contraception goes against natural law
It is sinful because it may encourage infidelity
“The use of contraception that … renders procreation impossible is intrinsically evil” Catechism of the Catholic Church

Question 12

Humane vitae

Answer 12

“every sexual act should have the possibility of creating new life” (Humane Vitae, 1968)

Question 13

Anglican and Non-Conformist views on contraception

Answer 13

Accept that people should have as many children as they are able to care for

Question 14

Arguments against homosexuality

Answer 14

Old Testament condemns homosexual acts in Leviticus “you will not have intercourse with a man as you would with a woman”
Catechism of the Catholic Church “homosexual acts are intrinsically disordered “

Question 15

Arguments in favour of homosexuality

Answer 15

sexual acts cannot result in children, it is not right to forbid any action that is a physical expression of genuine love
Many within CofE welcome homosexual hristians but does not allow them to marry in the church
Imago Dei
Bible texts need to be interpreted in context of modern society. Time have changed as slavery was illegal
Bible has misinterpreted

Question 16

Why is marriage so important to a Christian ?

Answer 16

Genesis “ the Lord God said it is not good for the ma to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him”
Appropriate setting to bring children
Appropriate relationship for fulfilling sexual relationship
Comfort and security for the couple
One flesh united as God commanded
Adherence to God’s word

Question 17

Why might some Christians have oppose same sex marriage ?

Answer 17

The changing nature of marriage
Redefined to simply mean committed relationship between adults

Question 18

What happens at a Christian marriage ceremony ?

Answer 18

• Conducted by a priest
• A homily is delivered by the priest on the purpose and nature of
marriage
• The priest will ask three questions to validate whether the couple understand the responsibilities of marriage.
• Vows are made to each other
• The priest declares they have agreed to marry before God and accepts their decision. He says at this point, “What God has joined together, let no man put asunder”
• Ring (s) are blessed and exchanged as a token of the union
• The priest blesses the union
• Signing of the register- this is a legal requiremen

Question 19

Celibacy

Answer 19

Not having sexual relations

Question 20

Procreation

Answer 20

The biological process of a couple producing children.

Question 21

Family planning

Answer 21

The planing of when to have a family using birth control/contraceptives

Question 22

Chastity

Answer 22

Keeping oneself sexually pure

Question 23

Sex outside of marriage

Answer 23

Sex between two people where one or both of them is married to someone else: adultery; having an affair

Question 24

Sex before marriage

Answer 24

Sex between two single unmarried people

Question 25

New Testament on Extramarital Sex

Answer 25

Jesus did not condone adultery but did consider punishment by death unwarranted
“Let anyone among you who is without sin be first to throw a stone at her“

Question 26

Sex outside of marriage key quotes

Answer 26

You shall not commit adultery -ten commandments

Question 27

What might the Genesis story teach about sex before marriage ?

Answer 27

The creation story in Genesis shows how male and females are intimately connected to each other and suggests that man and woman unite to become complete

Question 28

Sex before marriage key quotes

Answer 28

“Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you” “You are not your own “ “so glorify God in your body” - Corinthians
Creation story

Question 29

What does 1 Corinthians 6;19-20 teach about sex before marriage ?

Answer 29

Responsibility Christian’s have for what they do with their body and how they treat.

Question 30

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