Christianity - Marriage and the family (pg 9-18)

Question 1

purpose of christian marriage

Answer 1

• make a lo gym life commitment to someone
• to provide a companionship
• enjoy a sexual relationship and have a family

Question 2

what do christians believe about marriage

Answer 2

1 marriage is a sacrament, a ceremony in which god is involved
2 beloved to be a gift from god
3 provides security and a stable environment for children
4 god doesn’t want some people to be married ( monk/nun )

Question 3

what do non-religious people think about marriage

Answer 3

humanists don’t accept marriage as a religious institution blessed by god

Question 4

what is cohabitation and why do people do it

Answer 4

living together without being married
many believe marriage is expensive and unnecessary.
Christians argue marriage provides stability, they do not support cohabitation

Question 5

what is the nature and importance of sexual relationships

Answer 5

Christians believe sex is a gift from God, it should take place only within a marriage
Shows commitment

Question 6

what does the bible say about sexual relationships

Answer 6

St Paul condemned homosexual acts
Adultery is forbidden in the ten commandments
“Be fruitful and increase in number’

Question 7

non-religious attitudes to sexual relationships

Answer 7

consenting adults should be able to share a sexual relationship. Atheists are unlikely to have a problem with sex before marriage or homosexuality

Question 8

Different types of family

Answer 8

Same sex parents
Nuclear - Two parents (man/woman) and their kids
Extended - parents, children, aunts and uncles, cousins
Single parent
Blended families - stepfamilies joined through remarriage

Question 9

purpose of family

Answer 9

Gods intentions for humans:

• provide a place for children
• provide stability and security
• teach children right and wrong
• introduce children to the christian faith

Question 10

how can the parish help families

Answer 10

supporting couples expecting children
organising family events
parental support classes
counselling
encouraging Sunday school

Question 11

parish and worship, christian teaching, rites of passage and counselling

Answer 11

worship - local churches hold family services
christian teachings - believe these include the family
rites of passage - celebrating these events as a family
counselling - about marriage or other, offer solutions

Question 12

why Is support of the parish important today

Answer 12

socialising
support
sense of community

Question 13

different types of contraception

Answer 13

natural methods - include the rhythm method, sex when the female is not fertile
artificial - human made objects designed to prevent pregnancy e.g. condom/birth control pill

Question 14

religious beliefs about contraception

Answer 14

Catholic - prevents the purpose; having a child
could encourage promiscuity or casual sex could lead to STIs
Protestant - sex is also for pleasure and expression of love
sensible method of family planning
artificial methods don’t go against gods teachings

Question 15

Atheist and humanist views on contraception

Answer 15

Atheists - planning for a family
- harmful to the mother
- prevent STIs
Humanists - no issue as “results in every child being a wanted child”

Question 16

nature of marriage

Answer 16

intended to be for life, symbolised by the ring being an unbroken circle divorce is necessary is it is the lesser of the two evils

Question 17

catholic and Protestant views on divorce

Answer 17

Catholic - marriage id for life
- Jesus said divorce is wrong
- legal separation may be accepted in cases
Protestan - not encouraged but maybe necessary
- Uk law allows it
- god forgives sins

Question 18

humanist or atheist view on divorce

Answer 18

breakdown of marriage can cause family problems, divorce can sometimes be necessary.marriage is not associated with religion

Question 19

roles of men and women and in family

Answer 19

• both made in the image of god
• woman is ‘helpmate’ for man
• today both are equal

Question 20

Define gender prejudice/discrimination

Answer 20

prejudice - judged on gender to be superior or inferior

discrimination - (sexism) when treated differently as a direct result of gender

Question 21

Where is gender discrimination in the church

Answer 21

Catholics on accept men as bishop, priest or deacon and pope

Question 22

hoe do christians promote gender equality

Answer 22

Christian Aid and Tearfund work with communities to tackle inequality using christian teachings

Question 23

Atheists and humanist attitude to gender equality

Answer 23

share the view the view that men and women are equal