Love And Relationships Flashcards
What is love ?
Love is a feeling or a deep affection for someone you might like.
What does pauls letter to the corinthians tell us what love is?
Love is patient and kind
Love is happy with the truth
Loves patience , faith and hope never fail
Love is eternal
Love is greater than faith and hope
What does pauls letter to the corinthians tell us what love is not?
Love is not jealous,conceited or proud
Love is not ill mannered
Love does not keep a recording of wrongs
Love never gives up
Love is not selfish or irritable
What is the chritian view on marriage?
Christians believe that marriage is a gift from God which should not be taken for granted. Getting married in a church, in front of God, is very important.
What is St pauls view on marriage
Love should be the reason you marry and the basis of everything you do in marriage.
What is an arranged marriage?
When parents choose who their son or daughter should or will marry .
Are the son and daughter free to reject an arranged marriage?
Yes they are , they are free to reject as many potential marriage partners as they wish
What is the percentage of people that marry for love ?
47 percent
What is the percentage of people who have marriage arranged?
53%
Are muslim marriages arranged?
Muslim marriages are frequently arranged by their parents
Why are muslims not encouraged to mix with the other sex?
This is to protect them from falling in love .
What does the Qu’ran say about muslim marriages?
‘God created for you mates that you might find tranquility in them ‘ this suggests that god pre plans your partner
What is the hindu view on marriage?
Hindus consider marriage as a sacred relationship between souls. Most marriages are arranged by parents or relatives but sometimes people can marry for love .
What do hindus say about marriage?
The couple should grow together and share their joys and sorrows with each other.
What is the buddhist view of marriage?
Marriage is a choice , there isn’t a religious element to it and there aren’t formal teachings on marriage either.
What is the jewish view on marriage?
Many jewish weddings are arranged , sometimes by matchmakers who they believe work on behalf of God.
What is the first type of love and what is the definition of it?
AGAPE- unconditional love even for strangers
What is the second type of love and its definition ?
Eros- the love between partners in a romantic relationships