Marriage

Question 1

Marriage

Answer 1

A civil contract between two people.

Question 2

What is Forced marriage

Answer 2

A marriage whereby one or both parties are unwilling and emotional and physical abuse is a factor.

Question 3

What is divorce?

Answer 3

The final termination of a marital union.

Question 4

Out of date?

Answer 4

Increase in premarital cohabitation, single parent families, children born out of wedlock and decline in religious adherence - shows why marriage is losing its purpose and appeal.

Question 5

Purpose of marriage?

Answer 5

Main two reasons are:
Uniting two people together in a life long bond.
Providing a secure environment for the birth and uprbringing of children.

Question 6

What is arranged marriage?

Answer 6

A marriage arranged by the families in which both parties consent.

Question 6

Arranged marriage is often for..

Answer 6

Religious reasons and are always between someone of the same religion.

Question 6

Positive of arranged marriage

Answer 6

Divorce rates are much lower than in other marriages. 1-2%

Question 7

Negative of arranged marriage

Answer 7

Love takes second place.

Question 8

Utilitarian view of arranged marriage

Answer 8

if arranged marriages work there is nothing wrong with them, however if they put pressure on a couple they will not lead to happiness

Question 9

How is gay marriage becoming more accepted?

Answer 9

It was legalised in Scotland in 2014.

Scotland’s first gay church minister

Question 10

Literal Christian view of same sex marriage

Answer 10

Literal Christian believes homosexuality is a sin-

‘It is an abomination for a man to lie with another man as he does with a woman’- Leviticus 18:11

Question 11

Liberal Christian view of same sex marriage

Answer 11

Liberal Christians- bible passages are reflection of a homophobic society in the past rather than gods will.

Question 12

How is gay marriage not accepted?

Answer 12

Churches still have the right to refuse gay marriage.

Question 13

What are the reasons for forced marriage?

Answer 13

Usually for cultural or religious reasons.
Protection of family honour.
Controlling unwanted behaviour and sexuality e.g. perceived promiscuity or being gay or lesbian.

Question 14

What can forced marriage cause?

Answer 14

Can cause lack of education, abuse, depression etc.

Question 15

Why have attitudes towards divorce become more liberal?

Answer 15

Attitudes towards divorce have become more liberal- due to women becoming more financially independent and equal, not reliant on husbands.

Question 16

Divorce stat

Answer 16

App 42% of marriages end in divorce.

Question 17

Bible quote against divorce

Answer 17

‘what god has joined together let a man not separate’ Mark 10: 6-9
Suggests opposition to divorce

Question 18

Roman-catholic view of divorce

Answer 18

Roman Catholic- completely against divorce and remarriage.

Question 19

Protestant view of divorce

Answer 19

Protestant- allows divorce if a marriage is broken beyond repair, accepts remarriage.

Question 20

Religious view on arranged marriage

Answer 20

• religions prefer people to marry a partner with the same religion.
• an arranged marriage is always with someone of the same religion.
• E.g. Roman catholic’s must marry in their church and a non-catholic partner must allow the children to be raised as catholics.

Question 21

Utilitarian view of marriage

Answer 21

It’s good if it keeps society right/ happy.
If the marriage will bring the couple happiness then it’s right.
However, if living together gave you the same rights as a married couple, then that marriage would be just as good.