Marriage And Family Life Flashcards
Define marriage
A man and woman legally joined so they are allowed to live together.
Faithfulness
Staying with your partner and not having sex with anyone else.
Define pre-marital sex
Sex before marriage
Define promiscuity
Having sex with a number of partners without wanting a relationship
Define adultery
A married person having sex with someone other than their marriage partner.
Define divorce
The legal ending of a marriage
Define remarriage
Marrying again after being divorced
Define annulment
When Catholics say a marriage never existed
Define cohabitation
Living without being married
What % of children are now born to unmarried parents?
42%
Does the Bible teach that pre marital sex is wrong?
Yes
Why do liberal Protestants believe that premarital sex is okay?
Jesus taught that love is the most important thing and that it’s okay if they are in love and eventually intend to marry.
Give three main reasons for a Christian marriage?
Any three from;
- To live together
- To have lawful sex
- To have comfort and companionship
- To have children
- To create a Christian family
In Islam, sex before marriage is the seen as the same as _______
Adultery
What does the Shari’ah teach about pre-marital sex?
Boys and Girls should be separated after puberty to prevent sex before marriage
Give three main reasons for a Muslim marriage
Any three from;
- To share a life of love
- To follow Muhammad
- To have children and raise them as Muslims
- To have legal sex
Give three reasons for a rise in divorce in the UK
Any three from;
- Easier and cheaper to divorce
- Desertion
- Abusive relationships
- Financial difficulties
- General disagreements
In St Matthews what did Jesus do regarding adultery?
He allowed divorce
Do most Muslims allow divorce?
yes
Why is there a period where a couple tries to resolve their marriage before divorce in Islam? (2 marks)
- Marriage is a contract in Islam
2. The Qu’ran has certain regulations for it
What did prophet Muhammad say about divorce?
He said he hates divorce
What does Islam think about divorce and the family?
They think divorce is bad because it breaks up the family
How does the church help with family life?
Any from:
- Sunday school
- Youth Activities: Girls brigade, brownies, scouts, beavers
- Baptism
- Christian schools
- Advice on bringing up children in Christian values
- Getting to know other families
Why is homosexuality wrong in Islam? Give three reasons.
- It is a sin
- It is against Shari’ah law
- Prophet Muhammad said if people were caught being homosexual they should be killed
Up until what year was it illegal to practise homosexuality?
1969
Roman catholic churches recommend that homosexuals remain ___________
Celibate
Give three reasons why Christians would be against contraception
- The purpose of marriage is to have children
- The purpose of sex is to create children
- Contraception allows promiscuity and leads to the spread of disease
Give three reasons Christians would be for contraception
- The Church of England has said that the use of contraception is not a sin.
- It can be used in a family to help control birth in case of financial issues
- It works before conception so it’s okay
Nuclear family
Mother, father and children living as a unit
Extended family
Grandparents, aunts or uncles living as a unit with mother, father and the children.
Re-constituted family
Where two sets of children become one family when there family when their divorced parents marry.
Civil partnership
A legal ceremony giving a homosexual couple the same legal rights as husband and wife.
Why is family life important in Islam? (4 marks)
- To teach children about Islam
- Muhammad married and had a family
- It is the way God wants children to be brought up
- The Qu’ran says children are a gift from God
