Personal responsibilities Flashcards
Describe Christian views on heterosexuality(3)
Part of God’s plan for men and women in the world
Relationship between man and a woman should be committed, faithful and loving
The way God intended for new life to be brought into the world
Describe Christian views on homosexuality(3+3+2)
Goes against God’s plan and is the result of a sin
“no man is to have sexual relations with another man”(leviticus 18:22)
“do not lie with a man as one lies with a woman. that is destestable”
Roman Catholic:
- sex is intended to be procreative and unitive - therefore homosexual acts are wrong
- should not discriminate against homosexuals, but treat them with respect and compassion
- expect them to remain celibate, since it is against natural law
Church of England:
- welcomes homosexual couples who cannot remain celibate into church lives
- loving homosexual relationships are the same as loving heterosexual relationships
What is chastity
Sexual purity - not having sex outside of marriage
Describe arguments for and against chastity(5+2)
For:
- casual sex shows disrespect and lack of responsibility towards oneself and the other person - trivialises sex
- main purpose of sex is reproduction, which requires a stable environment only providable by a marriage
- Bible describes sex outside marriage as sexual immorality(which is a sin), which harms the body, which is “a temple of the holy spirit”(1 corinthians 6:18)
- “avoid sexual immorality”(I thessalonians 4:3)
- “each of you shall learn to control your body in a way that is holy and honourable”
Against:
- sex outside marriage is acceptable provided it is within the context of love and commitment
- availability of contraception means sexual relationships can be enjoyed responsibly before marriage
Describe christian views on artificial contraception(1+2+2)
It is a barrier to new life(e.g. condom)
For:
- it is acceptable for people to have sex for reasons other than having children
- Church of England - there is no requirement to try to have children every time people make love
Against:
- making love is meant to be procreative and unitive, and contraception prevents this
- Catholics - contraception opposes God’s plan(“be fruitful and multiply”)
Describe christian views on emergency contraception(1+2)
A type of artificial contraception that is taken after sex(e.g. morning after pill)
Against:
- may stop a fertilised egg from developing, which is termination of human life - murder
- prevents a potential life from being born
Describe christian views on natural contraception(1+3)
Uses natural family planning(e.g. rhythm method)
For:
- methods given by God to help the couples plan their family
- there may be good reasons for not wanting children(e.g. poverty)
- doesn’t stop the population from growing, so doesn’t oppose God’s plan - helps families to not get too big to support
Describe Christian views on adultery(3)
“Do no commit adultery”(exodus 20:14)
Sinful - breaks marriage vows, causes suffering, threatens family life
Jesus said to a woman who committed adultery “go and sin no more” - she should change her life
Describe arguments for and against alcohol(2+3)
For:
- enhances social enjoyment
- eases inhibitions
Against:
- leads to premature death
- damages relationships
- leads to crime
Explain different Christian views on alcohol(8)
Anglicans and Catholics encourage responsible drinking
- Jesus turned water into wine at a wedding and drank it(John 2)
- Jesus shared wine with his disciples at the last supper(Matthew 26)
- if taken in excess it is disrespecting the body - “your body is a temple of the holy spirit”(1 corinthians 6:18)
- “do not get drunk… instead be filled with the holy spirit”(ephesians 5:18)
Methodists encourages total abstinence or responsible drinking
Salvation army are teetotal because they work closely with addicts and have seen the devastating effects it can cause
-wants to set a good example to the people they work with
Describe arguments for and against tobacco(2+2)
For:
- part of social scene
- makes person feel relaxed
Against:
- leads to premature death
- passive smoking - harms those nearby
Explain Christian views on tobacco(3)
Strongly discouraged due to the harm it causes to the smoker and those around
Disrespect of body, “your body is a temple of the holy spirit”(1 corinthians 6:18)
Not wise stewardship of money
Describe arguments for and against illegal drugs(2+2)
For:
- pain relief
- temporary escape from problems
Against:
- leads to crime and premature death
- causes mental illnesses
Explain Christian views on illegal drugs(5+3)
All christian denominations are against it:
- goes against both sanctity and quality of life - causes harm to the individual, families and society
- causes addiction - “have no idols”(exodus 20:4) - addiction is bad
- illegal - “all authorities that exist have been established by god”(Romans 13:1)
- “avoid every kind of evil”
Some may argue that it is less dangerous than alcohol
- agree to use of cannabis in treating certain medical conditions
- some support legalisation
What are some reasons for taking drugs(4)
Pain relief, addiction, escapism, peer pressure
