christianity beliefs and teachings Flashcards
why is family important
christians believe that families is Key for children brought up in a stable loving environment
To teach children right and wrong
Security
nuclear family 
purpose of marriage
provide compassion, friendship, and support
Have children and sexual relationship
To make lifelong commitment
christian’s view on family
marriage is a sacrament
Marriage is a gift from God
Stable environment for children
Non-religious attitudes – are that they don’t accept marriage as religious and rely on their use of reason
sexual relationships
Christians believe that sex is a different God and intended for procreation
Some say this is outdated
Humanist believe that the consenting adult should be allowed to share sexual relationship
Roles within the family
Christians consider that the example of Adam and Eve in the Bible as the First family and they should be followed however they understand change through society along there is a stable upbringing for children
catholic views on contraception
No artificial contraception should be used
Contraception prevents one of the main purposes of sex
Contraception could encourage casual/promiscuous and lead to sti
Protestant view on contraception
search is for procreation and for pleasure contraception is sensible for planning
artificial does not go against God‘s teaching 
humanist and atheist view on contraception
humanist – no issue with artificial contraception
Atheist – artificial contraception is okay so people can plan if they’re not ready, pregnancy can be harmful for the mother
local parish supports
supporting couples
Sunday School
Counselling support
rite of passage
baptism, christening
Christens believe that it is important to follow the teachings of Jesus, who showed humans how to care for each other
Roles of men and women
Christians believe that men and women were made equal by God but given different roles. Some Christians believe that men are their providers and women are the home keepers.
attitudes to divorce is catholic,protestant ,humanist and atheist
catholic – divorce is not recognised and remarriage is not an option
Protestant – divorce is not to be encouraged
Humanist – except if necessary
Atheist – except if necessary
