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 .