COURTSHIP, COHABITATION, AND MARRIAGE

Question 1

Courtship?

Answer 1

• A period during which a couple develop a romantic relationship, with a view to marriage

Question 2

Cohabitation?

Answer 2

• Living together without being married, some people may choose to do this during their period of courtship

Question 3

Marriage?

Answer 3

• The formal union of a couple, typically recognized by law, by which they become husband and wife, husband and husband, wife and wife

Question 4

Christian views on cohabitation?

Answer 4

• Roman catholics forbid cohabitation as they believe sex should take place between a married couple
• More stable environment
• Children should be born within marriage
• Church of England agrees with cohabitation

Question 5

Jewish views on cohabitation?

Answer 5

• Orthodox jews are against cohabitation
• Children should only be born into marriage
• Cohabitation does not show commitment
• Reform accept cohabitation
• Shows the same commitment

Question 6

Pros of interfaith marriage?

Answer 6

• Lots of influences
• different views of life

Question 7

Cons interfaith marriage?

Answer 7

• How can religous diet laws be followed at home?
• Which festivals do they celebrate?
• What religion do you raise your children in?

Question 8

Today’s views?

Answer 8

• Divorce is easier due to changes in divorce laws
• Divorce leads to more single parent fmilies
• Same sex marriages from (2014)
• Pre-material sex leads to single parent families
• Contraception means that pre-material sex is more acceptable
• The church is more accepting of cohabitation