relationship and family Flashcards
What are the Christians views for heterosexual relationships?
marriage is the only valid place for heterosexual relationship because it is part of Gods plan
Christians views about sex before marriage vary
What quote supports heterosexual relationships in Christianity?
“that is why a mean leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife and they become one flesh”
What are the Muslim views of heterosexual relationship?
normal pattern of behaviour we are expected to get married and have a family
the only permitted form of sexual relationship in islam is between husband and wife considered a blessing from God
What quote supports heterosexual relationships in Islam?
“marry those who are single among you”
What does the bible says about homosexual relation?
sex between 2 men is forbidden and those who are homosexual will not inherit the kingdom of God
What is the Muslim belief about homosexual?
against gods will and forbidden
“must you lust after males and abandon the wife’s god he created for you”
How are Muslims and Christians similar in the belief of homosexuality?
against natural law as they cant produce kids
both religions believe you should remain chaste(not have sex) and control their actions and not break Gods law
What are the Christians view of sex before marriage?
Many Christians it expresses a deep lifelong union that requires the commitment of marriage
some liberal Christians believe is is a valid expression of love for each other
What quote disagrees with sex before marriage for both religions?
Christianity-“whoever sins sexually sins against their own body”
Muslims-“only a man and his wife share the act of sex”
What are the Christians view about sexual relationship outside of marriage?
against one of the 10 commandments
breaks the vow Christian make before marriage threatens stable relationship for their children
“you shall not commit adultery”
What are the Islamic view about sexual relationship outside of marriage?
should avoid situations that could lead to sexual sins
the Quran forbids adultery
“do not go anywhere near adultery”
What do catholic and orthodox teach about contraception?
Artificial contraception goes against natural law
the purpose of sex should not be separated
“every sexual act should have the possibility of creating new life”
What are different methods used by catholic and orthodox?
catholic-Rhythm method/avoiding sex at fertile times of the month
orthodox-non-abortive forms of contraception only
What do Anglicans and non-conformist believe about contraception?
people should have as many kids as they care for
allow contraception to enable couples to develop relationship first
approve contraception the light of christian principles”
What is the method used by non conformist and angelicins for contraception?
preference for non abortive forms of contraception
What do Muslims believe about contraception?
not for unmarried people
may be used to space out pregnancy or if wife’s health is at risk or to avoid serious financial issues
artificial contraception is fine as long as it does not lead to abortion or prevent children altogether