Personal And Family Issues Flashcards
What are the Christian views on sexual relationships?
It’s a sacred act and should take place in a committed marriage.
What is the practice of abstaining from sex called?
Chastity
What is a sexual relationship?
Where two people agree to have sex on a regular basis.
What is the Presbyterian church teaching on pre-martial sex?
“It is the physical expression of the deeper reality of two becoming one in marriage.”
What is pre-martial sex?
Sex before marriage
What is the church of Ireland teaching on pre-martial sex?
“We believe that human sexuality is a wonderful gift from god”
What is the Catholic Church teaching on pre-martial sex?
“Fornication is carnal union between an unmarried man and unmarried woman.”
What are reasons Christian’s are against sex before marriage?
-The bible presents sex as a gift from god
-Prevents unwanted pregnancy outside of marriage
-Lessens risk of STI
What does Celibate mean?
Abstaining from sexual relations
What are the reasons people may be celibate?
Religious
Divorce
Death of Partner
Still looking
What is a same sex relationship?
Where two men or two women are attracted to each other.
What are the Christian attitudes towards same sex relationships?
Some condemn it and some accept it
What is the Catholic Church teaching on same sex relationships?
“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
What is the Church of Ireland teachings on same sex relationships?
*They believe homosexual acts are incompatible with scriptures.
*Many Church of Ireland parishes are opposed to homosexual practice.
What is marriage?
A social, religious and spiritual union of individual people.
What is the biblical teaching on marriage?
*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
What takes place in the Christian wedding Ceremony?
-Introduction and declaration of purpose
-Vows
-Exchange of rings
-Warning
-Pronouncement
-Signing of register
What are the benefits of marriage?
Social, Emotional and Financial
What are some of the challenges of marriage?
Money problems, Adultery, Domestic violence, substance abuse and depression.
What are the 2 marriage guidance and counselling services?
Relate and Accord
What needs to be followed for a divorce to happen?
Adultery
Behaviour
Desertation(2years)
Separation and Consent
Five year separation
What are the benefits of divorce?
-Offer people chance to start again
-Offer escape from abusive relationship
-Provide healthier environment for children
What are the challenges of divorce?
Sadness, Anxiety, Loneliness, Stress and anger
In what ways can children of divorced parents be affected?
Confusion, grief and behaviour
What is Church teaching on Divorce?
Seen as last resort in most. Catholic Church does not allow it.
What is the biblical teaching on divorce?
Gods plan for marriage is to be lifelong and permanent.
What are the 6 types of families?
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
What is the importance of the family unit in society?
Protection, Support, Care, Companionship, Behaviour, Values, Identity
What are alternatives to getting married?
Civil Partnerships and Cohabitation
What is cohabitation?
A couple living together without being married.
Genesis 2:24
That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh.
Exodus 20:14
Thou shall not commit adultery
Mark 10:9
What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate
Corinthians 7:10-11
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.
