Church teachings - adultery Flashcards
Why is adultery considered wrong in the church?
It breaks the sacrament of marriage - a couple are joined in holy matrimony
Seen as leading to breakdown of family life
What Jesus teaching does adultery break?
“What God has joined let no man divide”
What vow does adultery break?
“to be faithful until death do us part”
What are the strengths of the churches approach to adultery?
Takes the sacrament of marriage seriously and vows.
Marriage is binding for all times.
Marriage is based on permanent and committed relationship, sanctified in the eyes of God
What is the weakness of the churches approach to adultery?
Sometimes it’s compassionate for adultery to take place e.g. if a woman is being abused by a husband she may turn to another man for comfort (liberal view)
What is the Church of England’s view of adultery?
Do not agree with adultery. Would be forgiving of someone who committed adultery as Jesus was forgiving but in principle adultery is wrong.
What is the Bible teaching against adultery?
Do not commit adultery
What does Jesus say to the adulterous woman?
“Go and do not sin again”
What does Jesus say that suggests he’s against adultery?
Anyone who looks at another woman with lust in their hearts commits adultery.
What does Jesus say in Mathew about adultery?
Allows divorce for marital unfaithfulness
What are the strengths of the Bible’s approach to adultery?
Takes the word of God as authoritative text
Temptation is as good as the act - intentional behaviour is seen as important.
Jesus was compassionate to the woman who committed adultery and gave her the chance to reform
What is the weakness of the Bible’s approach to adultery?
Possibly not very compassionate as to why people commit adultery
What event for Catholics confirmed that marriage is a sacrament?
The miracle at the wedding at Cana in the New Testament confirms God’s approval of marriage as a good thing and a sacrament.
