Relationships

Question 1

co-habitation

Answer 1

couples living together before they are married

Question 2

catholic church view on divorce

Answer 2

should never happen

even after divorce the couple are still married in the eyes of God until one of them dies

Question 3

quote to support catholic view on marriage/ divorce

Answer 3

“for better or worse… til death do us part”

Question 4

catholic view on contraception

Answer 4

ban all use of artificial contraception

natural contraception e.g only having sex on certain days is allowed though

Question 5

what do wedding rings symbolise

Answer 5

that marriage is an eternal commitment that never ends

Question 6

is homosexuality seen as a sin in the catholic church

Answer 6

being gay is not but gay activity is

Question 7

quote for view on adultery

Answer 7

“Thou shall not commit adultery”

Question 8

promiscuity

Answer 8

casual sex with no real commitment

Question 9

what does the catholic church think about pre-marital sex and promiscuity

Answer 9

that it is wrong, many see it on the same level as promiscuity as no real commitment has been made
sex is a gift from god and therefore holy and sacred
promiscuity seen as devaluing people and sex itself, also fears for children born through it

Question 10

non-catholic Christian view on contraception

Answer 10

many believe it’s okay as there is nothing in the bible prohibiting it

Question 11

nuclear family

Answer 11

mum, dad and at least 1 child

preferred family for Christians

Question 12

Christian attitudes to the roles of men and women in the church

Answer 12

CATHOLIC: as equal, just with different roles
man to provide for women and children, only they can be ordained
women to nurture children
CofE: women can be ministers and lead services and congregations
The Bible says that God created man and women in His image and they should therefore be treated equally
Jesus had female friends and treated them as his equals.

Question 13

how to more traditional Christians support their views on the roles of men and women

Answer 13

the story of adam and eve

Question 14

liberal Christian view on the roles of men and women

Answer 14

that men and women are equal

Question 15

how do liberal Christians support their views on the roles of men and women

Answer 15

that Jesus treated men and women as equals, therefore we should not have to stick to traditional views of what women can and can’t do

Question 16

liberal Christian view on homosexuality

Answer 16

accept gay people because the bible preaches to “love thy neighbor” but many feel they cannot accept gay marriage

Question 17

catholic view on marriage

Answer 17

sacred, commitment for life

Question 18

CofE view on remarrying

Answer 18

that you can get remarried in a church in certain circumstances e.g if you’re the innocent party in an adulterous marriage

Question 19

CofE view on divorce

Answer 19

recognise sometimes marriages break down and divorce can sometimes be the best option

Question 20

divorce

Answer 20

to legally end a marriage

Question 21

commitment

Answer 21

sense of dedication or obligation to something or someone

Question 22

responsibilities

Answer 22

actions/duties you are expected to carry out

Question 23

gender equality

Answer 23

for both genders to have the same rights and opportuinites in all aspects of their lives

Question 24

contraception

Answer 24

methods used to stop a woman becoming pregnant

Question 25

adultury

Answer 25

sexual intercourse with someone who is not your spouse

Question 26

roles

Answer 26

position, status or function of a person in society- characteristics and social behaviour expected of them

Question 27

name 5 types of families

Answer 27

• nuclear family
• extended family
• single parent family
• childless family
• reconstructed family

Question 28

liberal Christian views on cohabitation

Answer 28

prefer marriage but some may allow cohabitation as part of a committed relationship

e.g if the couple is engaged

Question 29

describe christian wedding service

Answer 29

typically take place in church/chapel to reflect belief marriage is a gift form god

vicar gives short sermon

couple exchange the vows that reflect christian attitude on marriage

exchange rings as sign of commitment

vicar declares married and then the priest does a few readings and a sermon

Question 30

4 issues with inter-faith marriage

Answer 30

which festivals should be celebrated

how can different dietary rules be followed

religion of future children

different beliefs about moral issues, e.g contraception

Question 31

Christian attitudes to adultery

Answer 31

breaks sacred commitment made to god through marriage

damaging to the family unit

marriage gift from god

Question 32

views on divorce and remarrying

Answer 32

catholics still seen married in the eyes of god but if must get divorced they can never marry again otherwise seen as adultery and they cannot partake in holy communion
others, such as CofE, accepts sometimes divorce neccesary but dicourages remarrying
only truly recognised way to dissolve marriage annulment

Question 33

3 different christian attitudes on same-sex marriage

Answer 33

catholic: prohibit it and teach sex should only take place between a man and a woman
CofE: that it should not take place in a church
Quakers: will conduct same-sex service

Question 34

christian views on family

Answer 34

CATHOLIC: nuclear family as they see marriage as the ideal situation to have children and follow the bible’s teaching on commitment, also the Bible teaches about respect for parents ‘honour your father and mother’ and a married mother and father living together is the most ‘honourable’ way to live
CofE: that other family structures (single-parent families, blended families, LGBT families) can offer stability and love to children. Jesus said the greatest commandments were to love God and love one another, therefore if you are a non-nuclear family who still believes in God and loves one another, you are still fulfilling the Bible’s message

Question 35

traditional christian views on cohabitation

Answer 35

devalues the sacredness of sex which should only take place within a marriage

some baptist churches may refuse to marry someone who is cohabitating