Personal And Family Issues Flashcards

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What are the Christian views on sexual relationships?

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It’s a sacred act and should take place in a committed marriage.

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What is the practice of abstaining from sex called?

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Chastity

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What is a sexual relationship?

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Where two people agree to have sex on a regular basis.

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What is the Presbyterian church teaching on pre-martial sex?

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“It is the physical expression of the deeper reality of two becoming one in marriage.”

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What is pre-martial sex?

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Sex before marriage

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What is the church of Ireland teaching on pre-martial sex?

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“We believe that human sexuality is a wonderful gift from god”

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What is the Catholic Church teaching on pre-martial sex?

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“Fornication is carnal union between an unmarried man and unmarried woman.”

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What are reasons Christian’s are against sex before marriage?

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-The bible presents sex as a gift from god
-Prevents unwanted pregnancy outside of marriage
-Lessens risk of STI

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What does Celibate mean?

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Abstaining from sexual relations

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What are the reasons people may be celibate?

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Religious
Divorce
Death of Partner
Still looking

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What is a same sex relationship?

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Where two men or two women are attracted to each other.

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What are the Christian attitudes towards same sex relationships?

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Some condemn it and some accept it

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What is the Catholic Church teaching on same sex relationships?

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“Under no circumstances can they be approved” POPE JP2
“If a homosexual person is of good will and is in search of God, I am no one to judge.” Pope Francis

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What is the Church of Ireland teachings on same sex relationships?

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*They believe homosexual acts are incompatible with scriptures.
*Many Church of Ireland parishes are opposed to homosexual practice.

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What is marriage?

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A social, religious and spiritual union of individual people.

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What is the biblical teaching on marriage?

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*Marriage is sacred-God created marriage for men and women to become one though marriage
*Should be exclusive-10 commandments condemn adultery
*Involves give and take

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What takes place in the Christian wedding Ceremony?

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-Introduction and declaration of purpose
-Vows
-Exchange of rings
-Warning
-Pronouncement
-Signing of register

18
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What are the benefits of marriage?

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Social, Emotional and Financial

19
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What are some of the challenges of marriage?

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Money problems, Adultery, Domestic violence, substance abuse and depression.

20
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What are the 2 marriage guidance and counselling services?

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Relate and Accord

21
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What needs to be followed for a divorce to happen?

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Adultery
Behaviour
Desertation(2years)
Separation and Consent
Five year separation

22
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What are the benefits of divorce?

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-Offer people chance to start again
-Offer escape from abusive relationship
-Provide healthier environment for children

23
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What are the challenges of divorce?

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Sadness, Anxiety, Loneliness, Stress and anger

24
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In what ways can children of divorced parents be affected?

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Confusion, grief and behaviour

25
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What is Church teaching on Divorce?

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Seen as last resort in most. Catholic Church does not allow it.

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What is the biblical teaching on divorce?

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Gods plan for marriage is to be lifelong and permanent.

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What are the 6 types of families?

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1.Nuclear
2. Cohabiting coup
3. Same sex
4. Extended
5. Lone parent
6. Reconstituted or blended-Parent who decides to marry or live with new partner

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What is the importance of the family unit in society?

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Protection, Support, Care, Companionship, Behaviour, Values, Identity

29
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What are alternatives to getting married?

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Civil Partnerships and Cohabitation

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What is cohabitation?

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A couple living together without being married.

31
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Genesis 2:24

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That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh.

32
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Exodus 20:14

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Thou shall not commit adultery

33
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Mark 10:9

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What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate

34
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Corinthians 7:10-11

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To the married I give this command (not I, but the Lord): A wife must not separate from her husband.But if she does, she must remain unmarried or else be reconciled to her husband. And a husband must not divorce his wife.