Relationships Flashcards
Define commitment .
A sense of dedication and obligatory to someone or something.
Define marriage .
The legal recognition of two people as partners in a personal relationship
Define vow .
Solemn promises in the wedding ceremony between a husband and a wife
What are the 8 stages of a Christian wedding ?
. Hymns
. Opening statements
. Declaration
. Vows
. Giving of rings
. Proclaimation
. Signing of the register
. Closing worship
What does cohabitation mean ?
Cohabitation is to live with someone in a sexual relationship, without being married or in a civil partnership
What are catholic views on cohabitation ?
Catholic Christian’s believe that cohabitation and having sex outside of marriage is forbidden
What do Liberal Christian (ie Anglican or Quaker ) believe about cohabitation ?
Liberalists believe that cohabitation is accepted as long as it is apart of a committed relationship and they have awareness of change in social attitudes.
What are Muslims views towards cohabitation ?
Muslims are against cohabitation ; they believe that a sexual relationship should only occur within marriage.
What is a quote from the Quran showing their views towards cohabitation?
“Do not approach unlawful sexual intercourse.”
- this means that you should never have sex when not in a committed marriage
What quote from the Quran instructs Muslims on what to do with cohabitation ?
“Let those who find not the wherewithal for marriage keep themselves chaste until god gives them the means “
- this explains that casual relationships are wrong and Muslims should be patient with marriage and not engage in sexual activity otherwise
Define divorce .
The legal end to a marriage.
Define annulment .
The legal process in which a marriage in invisible or void .
Define remarriage .
A second or subsequent marriage
What are Anglican views on remarriage ?
In Anglican Christianity it is up to the priest whether a remarriage is allowed
What are Muslim believes about remarriage ?
Muslims believe that remarriage is allowed and is encouraged.
What are catholic views about divorce ?
In Catholicism Christians, believe that divorce is frowned upon and it’s unacceptable .
What are Islamic beliefs about the divorce?
In Islam, divorce is accepted, only once all attempts to reconciliate have been attempted .
When In Islam is divorce unacceptable ?
In Islam, divorce is not permissible during menstruation pregnancy or just after childbirth .
What are the stages to Islamic divorce?
. A man must say ‘tallaqtuki’
. There is a 3 month waiting period to ensure the woman isn’t pregnant
. Remarriage is encouraged
What quote from the Quran shows that Allah can bring around reconciliation? ?
“If the couple want to put things right, god will bring about reconciliation between them.”
What is promiscuity ?
To have a number of sexual relationships.
What is it to be chaste ?
The state in which a person does not have a sexual relationship until marriage
What are catholic views on sex ?
Catholics believe that sex should only occur in marriage and is forbidden otherwise
What do Muslims believe about sex ?
Muslims believe that sex should only occur in marriage and is highly discouraged
What do liberalists believe about sex ?
Anglican Christian’s believe that sex is acceptable outside marriage however they must be in a committed relationship
What do catholics believe about contraception?
Catholic Christian’s believe that ever sex act must be open to the transmission of life and that artificial contraception is evil
What do Church of England believe about contraception ?
CofE believe that contraception is accepted as long as it is done in light of Christian principles
What do Muslims believe about contraception ?
Muslims completely forbid contraception and believe that the only acceptable contraception is natural when a woman is not fertile
What is gender equality ?
A situation in which access to rights or opportunities is unaffected by gender
What are catholic views towards same sex marriage ?
Catholics believe that a sexual relationship should only occur between a man and a woman and is frowned apon otherwise
What are Church of England believes on same sex marriage ?
CofE believe that homosexual relationships are accepted as long as the priest says so
What do Muslims believe about same sex marriage ?
Muslims believe that homosexual marriage is forbidden due to the idea that marriage is a sacred contract between a man and a woman
What do humanists believe about same sex marriage ?
Humanism teaches and supports full equality for LGBTQ individuals, including the right to marry .
What quote shows catholic views on homosexual relationships from the bible ?
“If a man has a sexual relationship with a man as he has with a woman, he is to be put to death.”
Define pro-life ?
Pro life is the idea that abortion is wrong
What does sanctity of life mean?
Sanctity of life is the idea that all life is Holy and God-given mustn’t be killed
What does pro choice mean?
Pro choice is the idea that the woman has a choice, whether to abort or not
What does ensoulment mean?
Ensoulment is the period from which a fetus has a soul
What are liberalist Christians views on abortion?
Liberalist Christians, believe that abortion is acceptable under certain circumstances. For example, if the child is a victim of rape, or if the mother has a health condition.
what are Protestant Christians belief on abortion?
Protestant Christians believe that life begins at 120 days and believe aborting in that time is not killing
What do catholic Christians believe about abortion?
Catholic Christians believe that abortion is wrong and unacceptable because in the 10 Commandments, it says thou shall not kill. Catholics. Also believe that God has an ultimate plan and you shall not interfere with it.
What are Muslims beliefs on abortion?
Some Muslims believe that abortion is wrong, because in the Quran, it says “do not kill your child because of want”
What are humanist views on abortion?
Some humanists believe that’s abortion is acceptable, because they are pro-choice, and believe that the woman should have a choice whether to abort or not, and they believe that life begins once birth has occurred
What are 5 Christian attitudes to marriage ?
. It is a sacrament
. It is a gift from god
. The vows reflect special significance of marriage
. In genesis man and woman are created by god for one another
. Jesus affirms the importance of marriage in the Gospels
What are 5 Muslim attitudes towards marriage ?
. Marriage is a gift from god
. The Quran says that it’s the basis for family life
. Marriage should be for life but divorce is permitted
. All Muslims are encouraged to marry
. Married couples should support and care for one another
What are 2 humanist attitudes to marriage ?
. It is a significant ceremony which allows couples to show their commitment and dedication to one another
. Ceremonies and non religious
