family and relationships specfically Flashcards
including quotes necessary
what does having a liberal or conservative viewpoint mean
liberal– change/interpret bible to fit in with modern day society
conservative – taking bible literally. Very traditional
is homosexuality okay in the church
it is taught to be sinful and wrong
do all churches think homosexuality is wrong
what about buddhism
some churches allow same sex marriages
they do not oppose it as long as the people are respectful, avoid suffering and sexual misconduct
why don’t some Christian’s believe in divorce
marriage vows should not be broken since people are united in front of God for some denominations e.g catholic think marriage is a sacrament and sacred so they wouldn’t allow divorce or remarriage
what do buddhists think on divorce
divorce is fine if marriage is causing suffering (dukkha)
when can christians end their marriage
specific circumstances e.g. abuse
is contaception okay to use in marriages
nothin in bible says to not use it however it does stop pregnancy which is bad because god wants people to procreate ‘ be fruitful and multiply’. however condoms stop diseases
pilla are approved by most christians but dont love it
in buddhism what is marriage seen as
a legal agreement rather than a religious duty. buddhists don’t worship a creator however many buddhist see marriage as a very spiritual and significant event
3 reasons jesus would allow divorce
allows it if there is adultery
God forgives the sin of divorce
more compassionate to let people leave bad marriages
2 purpose of families for people with faith/ christians
con about kids
fulfil god’s commands to procreate
raise and educate child with faith
God doesn’t allow premarital sex/kids
