Marriage Flashcards
Quotes
‘God made them male and female’
‘Man will leave his father and mother’
‘The two will become one flesh’
‘Therefore what God has joined together, let no one seperate’
Marriage in society
Tends to be a lifelong union.
Can only ended by a divorce, death of one partner or an annulment.
How is it valued by society?
Structures society into family groups.
Encourages stability.
Provides a secure environment for bringing up children.
Nurtures feelings of self esteem and value.
Definition of Marriage
The legal union of a man and woman of a same-sex couple.
Marriage is Christianity
They believe in the sanctity of marriage- it’s a holy gift from God.
It’s a lifelong commitment.
One man. One woman. For life. This is called faithfulness.
The ONLY relationship for sex.
For Catholics it is a sacrament.
The purpose of Christian Marriage
Procreation Union Raising Children Pattern for society One flesh Sacred Eternal
What is cohabitation?
A couple living together but are not married and are having a sexual relationship.
Arguments for Cohabitation
Get to know each other before making a lifelong commitment.
They can break up but without the cost of a divorce.
Bring up children just as easily.
Marriage may not be important to them.
Arguments against Cohabitation
Can encourage a casual relationship towards sex and relationships.
Too easy to break up.
Children are best brought in in a home with 2 married parents.
Bible supports lifelong marriage.
Non-religious views on marriage
No single view on it.
Atheists- they are happy to have a civil marriage.
Humanists- sometimes have a specific wedding service.
Atheists and Humanists both value faithfulness in their marriage.
Christian response to non religious views
Marriage is chosen and valued by God.
A Christian marriage involves God and the whole Christian Community
