Christianity & Marriage, divorce, family & elderly (Social Responsibility)

Question 1

Who were the first couple in the bible?

Answer 1

Adam & Eve

Question 2

What does ‘cohabit’ mean?

Answer 2

A couple living together and having a sexual relationship without being married to one another.

Question 3

Give 1 reason why people might choose to live together before being married?

Answer 3

1. To see if they get on with each other before deciding to get married.
2. They do not see the need to have a ceremony to show their commitment to one another.
3. They do not want to commit to a lifelong relationship.

Question 4

Give 1 reason why people might marry straight away instead of living together?

Answer 4

1. Many churches see cohabitation as sinful - sex is only for marriage.
2. St. Paul said ‘It is better to marry than to burn with passion.’
3. They want to start a family.
4. They love and trust one another.

Question 5

Do all Christians believe in ‘no sex before marriage’?

Answer 5

Not all. Many Christians will do what their conscience tells them is right in God’s eyes.
Also, the Church of England says that cohabiting couples’ legal rights should be protected.

Question 6

‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one ___________’

Answer 6

Flesh.

Question 7

Which of the 10 commandments that God gave people refers to marriage?

Answer 7

‘You shall not commit adultery.’

‘You shall not covet your neighbour’s wife.’

Question 8

Which story does Jesus tell about the importance of forgiveness, even if someone cheats on their partner?

Answer 8

Jesus forgives a woman caught in adultery. (John 8, 1-11)

“Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her.”

Question 9

From the Anglican wedding vows, you can work out what Christians think they PURPOSE of marriage stands for. What do each of these letters stand for?
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U\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 
R\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
P\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
O\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
S\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 
E\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Answer 9

Procreation: men and women were created to have children .

Union: a loving partnership of living together.

Rearing Children: channel for nurture and security.

Pattern for society: family unit of mutual support.

One flesh: sexual intimacy as an expression of love.

Sacred= blessed by God.

Endless = life long faithful relationship.

Question 10

What is the difference between a ‘widow/widower’ and a ‘divorcee’

Answer 10

widow/widower = a person whose husband/wife has died.

divorcee = a person who was previously married but has since divorced.

Question 11

Which Christian group do not believe in getting a divorce?

Answer 11

Roman Catholics. They only allow annulment - an acknowledgement that the marriage was not properly valid in the first place.

Question 12

Are Anglican ministers allowed to re-marry people in church if they’ve already been divorced once?

Answer 12

Anglican ministers may allow it. Not all are happy to because the Bible is against it.

‘Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her. And if she divorces her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery.’ (Mark 10:11-12)

Question 13

Which of the 10 Commandments refers to how to treat your parents?

Answer 13

‘Honour your father and mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you.’ (Exodus 20:12)

Question 14

Can you explain any other bible quotes that tell you how to treat relatives?

Answer 14

‘Rise in the presence of the aged, show respect for the elderly and revere your God. I am the LORD.’ (Leviticus 19:32)

‘Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.’ (Proverbs 23:22)

Question 15

Why do Christians believe that families are so important?

Answer 15

1. They are the building blocks of a healthy society.
2. A place to care for the young, vulnerable & old.
3. Where children learn to share feelings.
4. Where young can learn about life and faith.