Marriage Flashcards
Civil marriage
Non-religious marriage ceremony; performed in a non-religious setting with no religious aspects.
Civil partnership
The legal union of two people of the same gender.
Cohabitation
A couple living together without being married or in a civil partnership.
Commitment
The act of making a promise or pledge.
Contract
A binding agreement between two sides.
Covenant
An agreement based on promises between two; often linked to religion, so includes an agreement before and with God.
Polygamy
The practice of having multiple spouses (wives and/or husbands).
Sacrament
A ritual through which the believer receives a special gift of grace; The external and visible sign of an inward grace.
Vows
Promises made during a marriage ceremony.
Which part of the Adam and Eve story teaches Christians about marriage?
The Bible teaches that Eve was made from Adam’s rib and so “This is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh”. This suggests marriages binds the two people, to create a new family.
Which of the Ten Commandments teaches Christians about sex outside of marriage?
The Bible teaches “Do not commit adultery” which tells Christians that sex outside of marriage is a sin.
What part of the marriage ceremony do Christians say to promise to God that they will not divorce or separate?
In the Church of England marriage service vows, Christians say “to have and to hold from this day forward; … till death do us part; according to God’s holy law”, which shows Christians that they are making a promise in front of God to stay together.
Why do Muslims think marriage is so important?
The Hadith teaches that “there is no institution in Islam more beloved and dearer (to God) than marriage”, which means that Muslims want to marry to be loved by God and in his favour.
