Marrige And Family Life (Paper 1)

Question 1

How have attitudes changed towards marriage?

Answer 1

• People were expected to have sex after marriage
• Homosexuality was an offence
• Women got married younger

Question 2

What are the reasons for change in attitudes of marriage?

Answer 2

• Contraception is now much easier to get
• It’s more normal to have sex outside of marriage
• Divorce is a lot cheaper

Question 3

What are Christian attitudes to sex outside of marriage?

Answer 3

• Sex is for the procreation of children
• The bible said it is sinful
• It is adultery and that’s banned in the 10 commandments
• Adultery breaks the wedding vows which is a promise to God.

Question 4

What are Catholic attitudes to divorce?

Answer 4

• The catechism teaches that marriage can not dissolve
• There can not be any re marriage as there can be no divorce
• In Marks gospel Jesus taught that divorce is wrong

Question 5

What are non Catholic attitudes to divorce?

Answer 5

• Jesus allowed divorce for a partner
• If the marriage has broken down it may be the lesser of the two evils to separate
• They are better to divorce than live in hatred

Question 6

What is the Catholic purpose to marriage?

Answer 6

• Couples have a life long relationship of love
• Support and comfort each other
• Fruitfulness the pro creation of children

Question 7

What is the purpose of the marriage ceremony?

Answer 7

• Vows (commitment)
• Rings (unending nature)
• Prayers (Gods grace)

Question 8

What are Christian attitudes to contraception?

Answer 8

• The church said sex should be creative
• This can lead to broken families
• The Bible forbids the use of contraception

Question 9

Why is family life important to Christians?

Answer 9

• The purpose of marriage is how well you can bring up children
• Without family people wouldn’t learn right from wrong
• Christian children are meant to care for there parents as they grow old

Question 10

How do parishes help with the upbringing of children?

Answer 10

• Make them become full members of the church
• Keep them away from bad influences
• To teach them Christian teachings

Question 11

What are Christians attitudes towards homosexuality?

Answer 11

Evangelical Protestants (wrong because it’s a sin)

Liberal Protestants (due to love it should be allowed)

• Pope Francis “who are we to judge”
• The church teaches we are equal
• The bible condemns this
• The church teaches relationships should be fruitful and homosexual relationships can’t

Question 12

How do parishes help families stay together?

Answer 12

• Priests remind families of marriage vows
• Help give advice and counselling
• Offer lots of support to families