Human Relationships Flashcards
Define monogamy
A committed relationship with only one person
Define divorce
The legal dissolution of marriage
Define Annulment
A recognition that the marriage bond never truly existed
Define consummation
The first act of sexual intercourse after the wedding ceremony
Define contraception
Methods used to prevent pregnancy
Define chastity
Purity - having sexual relations with only your marriage partner
Celibacy
Abstaining from sex
Define heterosexual
Being sexually attracted to someone of the opposite sex
Define vows
Promises made before the eyes of God typically occurring in a wedding ceremony. ( Christian definition)
Define Sacrament
A part of worship where God himself is present
What are the three bonds that exist within a marriage?
An emotionally bond where both parties love each other and wish to demonstrate this.
A spiritual bond where they have been joined as one in the eyes of God or according to the requirements of their religion.
A legal bond where they are recognised by the law to be married
Can one be religiously married but not legally married ?
Yes - religious weddings of ethnic minorities need to be declared to he law via a civil ceremony
What is a civil marriage ?
A civil marriage is one that is conducted by the law but has no religious element to it
Does a religious ceremony meet requirements for a civil ceremony
It does not necessarily , many religious minorities have to undergo a civil as well as religious ceremony if they want their union to have a spiritual as well as legal status
Will Christians who are marrying in accordance to their faith need a civil ceremony in order to gain recognition by the law that they are married?
No - Christian churches , priests , ministers and vicars are “automatically” licensed to perform legal ceremonies
