Human Relationships: Marriage Flashcards
True or False?
Christians believe that they should marry someone whether God wants them to or not.
False - Christians believe that if they feel that God wants them to share their life with someone then they should marry.
True or False?
Marriage is intended as a lifelong commitment.
True.
Explain what a sacrament is.
Marriage is a sacrament, which is a visible sign of God’s love for people.
Can people who do not believe in God get married in a church?
- In most churches, a bride and groom should both be Christians
- People who do not believe in God (atheists) are often married elsewhere (hotels, registry office etc) and God is not a part of their vows.
What is usually said at Christian marriage ceremonies from the Church of England Service Book?
“I, _______, take you, ______, to be my husband/wife, to have and to hold from this day forward…”
True or False?
Sex is not necessarily restricted to marriage.
False - Sex should be restricted to marriage.
Why do Christians believe that the idea that marriage is a gift from God is so important? (3 things)
- So that man and woman can share love and companionship
- So that man and woman can enjoy sex the way God wants
- So that children can be brought into the world.
When did it become legal in the UK for same sex couples to have a civil partnership?
25th December 2005.
True or False?
A civil partnership is the same thing as marriage.
False - A civil partnership is not a marriage.
What do Christians believe about homosexual relationships and civil partnerships?
- Catholics and Church of England Christians are against civil partnerships because of the church’s teachings on sexual relationships
- Other Christians are more accepting of civil partnerships as they provide unity, companionship and stability.
