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Question 1

the nature of marriage for christians

Answer 1

Some Christians believe that this is wrong as sex should only take place within marriage.

Question 2

the roles of men and women

Answer 2

The early Church was led by men and there is nothing that would suggest a change is needed.

Men and women can have equally important and valid roles in the Church, but they do not need to carry out the same roles. For example, women do not need to be priests because there are other roles to be fulfilled.

Question 3

Purpose of Family

Answer 3

Protection and nurture
Just as Jesus demonstrated by dying on the cross, parents and children are called to make sacrifices for each other.

Question 4

just war christians

Answer 4

Christians feel to be necessary or ‘just’ in the circumstances, when all other solutions have been tried and have failed.

Question 5

peace making Christian

Answer 5

Christianity teaches non-violence, as Jesus said “Blessed are the peacemakers” and told others to turn the other cheek in the face of violence.

Question 6

christian views violent protests

Answer 6

Let the one whom has no sword sell his cloak and buy one,” Jesus said to his disciples.

However Jesus said “Blessed are the peacemakers” and told others to turn the other cheek in the face of violence.

Question 7

reasons for war

Answer 7

Many Christians see war as the result of a failure to live by God’s standards.