Christianity - Relationship and Families Flashcards
What is the attitude of conservative Christians to homosexuality?
They think that sexual relationships should only happen if procreation is possible.
What is the attitude of liberal Christians to homosexuality?
They accept it because they believe that their teachings should adapt to a changing world.
How why have attitudes to homosexuality changed in Britain over the last 50 years?
Homosexuality is much more widely accepted. This is because it is a more well known fact that homo sexuality is neither voluntary nor unnatural.
How have attitudes to pre marital sex changed in Britain over the last 50 years?
Sexual relationships before marriage is much more common and accepted because of less people subscribing to religion and new technologies like contraception.
What is the attitude of conservative Christians to sex before marriage and why?
They think that it is unacceptable “Every sexual act must be within the framework of marriage”
What is the attitude of liberal Christians to premarital sex?
They think it is acceptable since sex before marriage is a valid expression of love. “love thy neighbour”
What do all Christians believe about adultery?
It is a sin and unacceptable “You shall not commit adultery” (Exodus 20:14)
What are some natural methods of contraception and how do they work?
Having sex only at the time of the month without ovulation.
What artificial methods of contraception are there and how do they work?
Condom: Barrier between sperm and egg
The pill: Produces anti period hormone.
What is the Catholic Christian attitude to contraception?
Catholics believe: “Every sexual act should have the possibility of creating new life.”
What is the non catholic christian attitude to contraception?
Non Catholics believe: “… Other methods may be used, provided that this is done in the light of Christian principles,” So they accept contraception that does not abort the baby but is purely preventative.
What are the purposes of marriage in Christianity?
To bring up children in a stable environment.
Why do many Christians oppose same sex marriage?
Because pro-creation can not occur within one.
What is the attitude of conservative Christians to cohabitation?
It is unacceptable “The sexual act must take place exclusively within marriage.”
What is the attitude of liberal Christians to cohabitation?
Although Marriage is best, people may live together in a faithful loving committed way.
How have attitudes to same-sex marriage and cohabitation changed in Britain overt the last 50 years?
Sexual relationships are now accepted as less formal and a way of exploring one’s sexual identity casually.
What is the attitude of Catholic Christians to divorce? Why do they have this attitude?
Catholic marriage is a sacrament that is permanent. “Anyone who divorces his/her wife/husband commits adultery against them”
What is the attitude of non Catholic Christians to divorce?
Christian couples having problems will be given support through counselling/prayer..
How do Christians respond to couples who are having problems in their marriage?
Counselling, support + prayer and sacrament.
How have attitudes to divorce changed in Britain over the last 50 years?
In the last 50 years more and more couples have been getting divorces (Divorce rate = 43%)
How has the nature of families changed over the last 50 years?
25% of children now live in single parent families and there are more step families.
Outline Christian teachings about the nature of families
The entire family group are supposed to look after each other and the children
What do Christians believe are the 4 purposes of families?
- Procreation
- To provide stability for their members and for society
- Protect children
- Educate young children in right and wrong and getting on with others.
Outline Christian teachings on relationships in Christian families (Bible quotes)
Some traditional Christians disapprove of same sex parents because they think children should have male and female role models. Others just think the child should be loved. “Anyone who does not provide for their relatives and especially for their own household has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
