Christian Relationships And Families Flashcards
Age of consent
16 in the uk
When did homosexuality become decriminalised?
In 1967 in the UK
When was same sex marriage was finally legalised?
In December 2014
Contraception
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
Artificial Contraception
These are the methods which use things outside of the body
Natural Contraception
Methods that don’t involve using medicines, tools or anything outside of the body
Sterilisation
A surgical operation of the man or woman that is more permanent
Reasons for use of contraception
Prevent pregnancy
Family planning
Prevent passing on genetic conditions
Prevent transmission of STIs
Fun
Overpopulation
What are the Christian views on contraception?
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.
Onan, Genesis
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
Catholic Church view on contraception
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
Humane vitae
“every sexual act should have the possibility of creating new life” (Humane Vitae, 1968)
Anglican and Non-Conformist views on contraception
Accept that people should have as many children as they are able to care for
Arguments against homosexuality
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 “
Arguments in favour of homosexuality
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
Why is marriage so important to a Christian ?
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
Why might some Christians have oppose same sex marriage ?
The changing nature of marriage
Redefined to simply mean committed relationship between adults
What happens at a Christian marriage ceremony ?
• 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
Celibacy
Not having sexual relations
Procreation
The biological process of a couple producing children.
Family planning
The planing of when to have a family using birth control/contraceptives
Chastity
Keeping oneself sexually pure
Sex outside of marriage
Sex between two people where one or both of them is married to someone else: adultery; having an affair
Sex before marriage
Sex between two single unmarried people
New Testament on Extramarital Sex
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“
Sex outside of marriage key quotes
You shall not commit adultery -ten commandments
What might the Genesis story teach about sex before marriage ?
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
Sex before marriage key quotes
“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
What does 1 Corinthians 6;19-20 teach about sex before marriage ?
Responsibility Christian’s have for what they do with their body and how they treat.
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