Philosophy and ethics Flashcards
What is the PURPOSE of marriage to Christians?
Procreation Union Rearing children Pattern for society One flesh Sacred Endless
Why is the Christian opinion about marriage outdated?
Procreation doesn’t appeal to people who don’t want kids or homosexuals
The idea of endless could be wrong if the marriage is abusive or unhealthy
Pattern for society has changed, as some people don’t want to get married
Some people aren’t religious so the idea of it being sacred is lost
Why is the dress white in marriage?
Symbolises purity as the bride is a virgin, however in a secular society, the bride is often not a virgin
What does secular mean?
Non-religious
What do rings symbolise in marriage?
Never-ending love as it is a ring, and made of gold to show the marriage is precious
Worn in public as a declaration of love
How do humanists weddings work?
Non religious
Shared commitment
Say their own promises
Celebrate life events
Strengths: unique, doesn’t force religious viewpoints, personal
Weak: wasn’t legally binding
How do Methodists weddings work?
Marriage to death Marriage done with God Kiss Traditional wedding Part of Christian church
Strengths: church gives authority, wouldn’t feel right without the church, timeless
Weak: forces religious viewpoints
How do Civil weddings work?
Led by registrar
Few people needed
Father gives her away
Not legally married until documents are signed
Weak: lack of romance
How do Quakers weddings work?
Done in their home No celebration, just witnesses Say vows Informal - no vicar Simple
Weak: Still need a civil ceremony
Strength: simple, loving ceremony
What do Roman Catholics believe about homosexuality?
Being homosexual is not a sin Homosexual relationships are a sin Gays should be celibate Sacraments of the church will help them be celibate Homophobic language is condemned
What do Protestants believe about homosexuality?
Homosexuality is a sin
Should be no gay Christians
Prayer can change their sexuality
(Fundamental view of the bible)
What do liberal Protestants (anglicans and Methodists) believe about homosexuality?
Lifelong gay relationships are fine Gays are welcome Gay partners are not equal to marriage Priests may be gay but can’t have sex Some churches provide blessings for partnerships
