Module 2: Marriage and the Family Flashcards
2.1 Marriage
gift from God, part of creation, Adam and Eve - “one flesh”, Jesus valued it.
Provides emotional and physical stability, shows commitment, start a family, grow as people.
Catholic - Sacrament
“what God has joined together, let no one separate” (Mark 10:9)
2.1 Marriage - Cohabitation
Cohabitation is living with a partner in a sexual relationship without being married.
Agree - No messy/expensive divorce, get to know each other before commitment, children can be brought up without marriage.
Disagree - leads to casual attitudes, “give up” when times get tough, children are best brought up in marriage - more secure.
2.2 Sexual Relationships
Mainstream Christian view is that sex should be between a man and a woman who are married to each other. Promiscuity is wrong “flee from sexual immorality” , Adultery is wrong “You shall not commit adultery”.
2.2 Sexual Relationships - Christian Views
Anglican- sex before marriage in a relationship is okay
Catholic - sex should be in marriage - sex is to make children, and children are best raised in marriage
“But if they cannot control themselves, they should marry, for it is better to marry, than to burn with passion.”
2.2 Sexual Relationships - Homosexuality
“Do not have sexual relations with a man as one does a woman; that is detestable”
Catholic - Sex is for procreation, so homosexual acts are wrong
Liberal - Jesus didn’t teach about it, he taught no to judge other, Bible is outdated
2.3 Families
Nuclear families, same-sex families, single parent families, blended families
“Be fruitful and multiply”
children should receive emotional, physical and spiritual security.
All children have the right to be brought up in a secure, loving family setting.
“bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.”
Faith in Jesus is needed for salvation - families should bring up children as Christians.
2.4 Support for the family in the local parish
A parish is a local community of Christians, often led by a priest or vicar. Shows love to neighbours, faith survives through families, marriage and families are God’s creations.
Run food banks, parent courses, marriage counselling, youth clubs, financial support.
2.4 Support for the family in the local parish - For and against
For - Christians should help others in need (Parable of Sheep and Goats, Good Samaritan etc.)
Against - It should be the local government that helps people, or the extended family
2.5 Contraception
Family planning is choosing when to have children and how many to have, usually through contraception.
Artificial - condoms, birth control pills, abortion, vasectomy
Natural - rhythm method, withdrawal
2.5 Contraception - Catholic Views
Artificial contraception is sinful - it violates God’s command “Be fruitful and multiply.” Only God can decide when life starts or ends, it can promote promiscuity and STIs.
2.5 Contraception - Humanist and Liberal Christian views
Protects health of the mother, allows existing children to have a better standard of living, expresses love without a need for conception, no harm is done if both parties consent to using contraception - people can do what they choose
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