relationships christianity Flashcards
what do Christians believe about marriage
- gift to humanity
- humans are joined by god and marriage is sacred
- god should be at the centre of marriage
- two individuals become one family, god created man and woman for this purpose
- marriage should be between two people and adultery goes against the commandment of god
- death is the only thing that should separate individuals
- best condition for a child to be born into
what are some quotes to support the Christian understanding of marriage
- “ordained by god” (used in service) to show that marriage is led by god
- “god made male and female”, “ they are no longer two, but one flesh” ( Mark 10:6-8) couple becomes a family
-“ you shall not commit adultery” (Mark 10:9) goes against god
what happens in a Christian wedding service
- bride wears white to symbolise virginity
- happen in a church
- rings and vows are exchanged to represent eternal commitment themselves and god
- impediment happens to show that it is a willing wedding
reception to celebrate - witnesses
- legal requirements
what are the Christian wedding vows
- ” for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and health”
-“ to death do us part, in god’s holy law, in the presence of god”
promise to god as well as their partners, the only thing that can separate is death.
what is a nuclear family
two parents and one or more children living in the same house
what is extended family
number of adults and children who are related and living in the same home
what is reconstituted family
a divorced adult who choses to remarry or live in a co-habiting relationship
what is a single parent household
one parent raises one or more children alone
childless family
married or co-habiting people are unable or unwilling to have children
what is a quote that shows the importance of family structure on the church
“the essential cell of society and the church” - Pope Francis
shows that the family structure is important in Christianity and a mother’s role in raising her children is needed to continue the future of the church
what are some roles of memebers of the family
- caring for children
- maintaining the family home
- to love and comfort each other
- to teach children how to pray
- to take children to places of worship
what is the conservative christian view on divorce
- they don’t think it is allowed as god has predetermined two people to marry and that divorce goes against god
- “anyone who divorces his wife, except for unfaithfulness, and marries again is adultery” Matthew 19:8-9
- suggests that divorce and remarriage is sin against god but that divorce is accepted as a result on infidelity
- divorced people not allowed at holy communion
what is annulment
when the marriage was not legal in the first place
only legal way a marriage can be dissolved
if they did not consummate and if the marriage should not have taken place in the first place
what is the liberal Christian view on divorce
- frowned upon and seen as a last resort
- cheating allows divorce
- “love your neighbour” Matthew 22:39 love should be the first action in the situation rather than separation
- “do not judge or you too will be judged” Matthew 7:1 humans should not judge as this is the role of god and so in some cases divorce may be permitted
“you are a compassionate and gracious god” Psalm 86:15 god will understand circumstances and not punish those who make the best decisions for themselves
what is the conservative view on cohabitation
- sex before marriage devalues the sacred nature of sex and should only be done in the marriage
- some churches may refuse to marry those who have cohabited before marriage
what is the liberal Christian view on cohabitation
- increase in acceptance
- marriage is ideal but it is ok when there is a serious level of commitment
what is the Christian view on adultery
- marriage is sextually exclusive and should not be shared with anyone else
- 10 commandment forbit it
- “you shall not commit adultery” Exodus 20:14
- marriage is a gift from god and adultery destroys this
- destroys the relationship between a husband and wife
- can harm the family unit and leave a person feeling betrayed
what is the conservative view on remarriage
- not permitted as it goes against the teachings of the church
- if they do they will be prohibited from partaking in the holy communion
- the second wedding will be a civil ceremony or in a different church
- the bride cannot wear white as she is no longer pure
what is the liberal view on remarriage
may use their own personal judgement and have a choice whether to remarry or not
in some cases they will do a prayer after the civil ceremony
what is the conservative Christian view on interfaith marriage
- “do not be bound together with unbelievers” 2 Corinthians 6:14-16
- “what fellowship has light with darkness” 2 Corinthians 6:14-16
- should not marry outside the faith
- it is illogical and the two will not have anything in common
what is the liberal view on interfaith marriage
“if any brother has a wife who is an unbeliever, and she consents to live with him, he should not divorce her” 1 Corinthians 7:12-14
- “the unbelieving husband is made holy because of his wife” the same
- interfaith marriage allowed and not a reason for divorce
- one person the marriage makes the other holy and their children holy as well
what is the Christian belief on sextual relationships
- sex should only take place within a marriage as it is sacred and a gift from god
- casual sex devalues the act and the individual
- it should only be with the one person you love
- children who are born in outside of marriage will be in an unstable environment
what is the conservative view on contraception
- the purpose of sex is to procreate and have children so the word of god can be passed down
- “be fruitful and multiply” Genesis 1:28
- Thomas Aquinas created believed that god created fundamental laws on how humans should live
1) self preservation (protecting people who cannot protect themselves so abortion is wrong)
2) continuation of species through reproduction
3) education of children
4) to live in society
5) to worship god - “before i formed you in the womb i knew you” Jeremiah 1:5
what is the liberal view on contraception
- natural law as guidance rather than absolute
- god gave intelligence so that humans could make decisions for themselves
- acceptable for e.g.
health of the mother
overpopulation
finances
family planning
preventing STIs - “love your neighbour”
- “do not judge”
