Relationships Flashcards

1
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What is a reconstituted family?

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Divorced parent re marrying or co-habitating

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2
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Define roles and responsibilities

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Roles: position, status or function of a person in society, as well as the characteristics and social behaviour expected of them
Responsibilities: actions/duties you are expected to carry out

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3
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Define patriarchal

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a family or society controlled by men

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4
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What are the expectations of parents in religious families?

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take children to place of worship
teach them how to read sacred texts
teach them about praying
join in in festivals
understand importance of rites of passage
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5
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What did pope francis say about the role of women in teaching their children about religion?

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“women, who play a fundamental role in passing on the faith and who are a daily source of strength in society.

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6
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Define commitment

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A sense of dedication and obligation to someone or something

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7
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In religions marriage is regarded as:

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God-given
basis for an environment for the birth of children
a lifelong commitment

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8
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What is the PURPOSE of Christian marriage?

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Procreation
Union - a loving partnership and living together
Rearing children
Pattern for society
One flesh -sexual intimacy
Sacred 
Eternal - life long
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9
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What are the 6 main elements of a Christian wedding?

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Introduction 
Vows
Rings exchanged
Statement of marriage
Prayers and blessings
Signing of the marriage register
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10
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What does it say about marriage in genesis?

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“[a man will] be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh.” Genesis 2

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11
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What is celibacy?

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A life without sex: catholic priests, monks and nuns

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12
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What is polygamy?

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having more than one wife

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13
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What is the average divorce rate over the past 20 years?

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1 in 3 marriages

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14
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What does the Catholic Church see about re-marriage?

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Unless the previous marriage was annulled or resulted in death then a second marriage is seen as adultery

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15
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What does the Church of England think about re-marriage?

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It is sometimes allowed only if the vicar or minister thinks the couple takes Christian marriage seriously enough.

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16
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Name reasons for re marriage

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Jesus taught forgiveness
Jesus taught the most important quality was love
Church should encourage people to marry
Marriages break down
Everyone should have the opportunity for a church wedding
In the old testament it says divorce is allowed if the man is unhappy

17
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Name reasons against re marriage (try give a quote)

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Should uphold Christ’s teaching on marriage
Breaks eternal marriage vows
Makes a mockery of Jesus’ teachings
“I hate divorce, says the Lord.” Malachi 2:15
“the two will become one flesh” Mark 10
Pope Francis said divorce was “spreading like a plague”

18
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What is annulment and give reasons for one?

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A declaration that a valid marriage never existed

Catholics seek it maybe if they haven’t had sex or their partner is infertile

19
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What is protestants view about re marriage?

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It is not allowed in church, but accepted in a registry office

20
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Why is sex outside of marriage more common?

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virginity not so important
cheap contraception
education about sex
abortions are easier
casual sex is encouraged
less religion
adultery is no longer illegal
21
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Why should homosexuality be tolerated?

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everyone are children of god, made in his image
difference between inclinations and actions, bible condemns actions
Sexual immorality, lust affect all of us
no place for homophobia

22
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What does the bible say about sex?

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“Be fruitful and multiply” Genesis 1

“Flee from sexual immorality” 1 Corinthians

23
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What does Leviticus say about homosexuality?

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“it is abomination”

24
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What are different denominations on homosexuality?

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Church of England: Same sex partnerships acceptable for normal people, gay clergy should be abstinent
Quakers: very accepting of homosexuality
Catholic: “Homosexual acts are contrary to the natural law” Catechism

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Different denominations views on contraception?

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Catholic: Artificial contraception is wrong, strongly against morning after pill, seen as murder
Pope John Paul VI: “[sex] must remain open to the transmission of life”
Protestants: Contraception is acceptable and encouraged, children are more likely to be loved and cared for

26
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What passage of the bible could be used against contraception?

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“Be fruitful and multiply” Genesis 1:28

27
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Why are Christians against masturbation and pulling out? (bible quote)

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“what he did was wicked in the Lord’s sight” Story of onan

28
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What has AIDS done in Uganda?

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Reduced life expectancy from mid-50s to below 40

29
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What are arguments FOR condoms?

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Sex isn’t just for making babies, also for enjoyment and love
Allows family planning
Avoids unwanted pregnancies
Should be able to make rational decisions abt when to have kids
Should think about the well being of the kids

30
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What are the arguments AGAINST condoms?

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Church has always been against contraception
Children should be seen as a blessing from God
Undermines sanctity of marital relations
Caused an increase in casual sex, spread of diseases and unwanted pregnancies
Should tackle sexual behaviour as some couples don’t use them
Morning after pill murder
Could cause a reduction in kids being born

31
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Why no premarital sex? (bible quote)

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‘Your body is a temple of the Holy-Spirit’

32
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What does the bible say about family?

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‘Honour your father and mother’

33
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What does the bible say about divorce by Jesus

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‘Divorce is adultery’ Mathew

34
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What do Sikhs believe about roles in the family?

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Fathers and mothers are equal

35
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What is the purpose of marriage in Sikhism?

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Companionship and love on their spiritual journey, bringing two families together
“one light in two bodies”

36
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Name of marriage and vows

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Marriage ceremony: ANAND KARAJ

Vows: LAVAAN