Relationships Flashcards
What is the catholic stance on divorce?
Catholics do not approve of divorce, as they believe marriage is a sacrament, so it is irreversible. The only cases in which a marriage can end are annulment and the death of one of the spouses. A catholic could get divorced, however the marriage would continue in the eyes of God.
Two sources of wisdom that are against divorce
Mark 10:9
“Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”
Matthew 19:8-9
“Jesus replied, “Moses permitted you to divorce your wives because your hearts were hard. But it was not this way from the beginning. I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another woman commits adultery.””
What is the Church of England stance on divorce?
The Church of England allows divorce if the marriage is beyond repair. They may first offer marriage counselling, however.
What is the Catholic stance on homosexuality?
The Bible is explicitly against homosexuality. Catholics do not accept homosexuality at all, and will not marry same-sex couples, however they take a “Love the sinner, hate the sin” attitude. The Vatican says that homosexuality is a disorder, however these people should still be accepted. They call homosexual people to chastity.
What is the Quaker stance on homosexuality?
Quakers are happy to marry same-sex couples, and instead focuses on the quality of the relationship. In 1963 the Quaker church that any relationship with tenderness, an openness to responsibility, and the seed of commitment will not shut out God.
What does the bible say about homosexuality?
Leviticus 20:13
If a man lies with a male as with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination; they shall surely be put to death; their blood is upon them.
1 Timothy 1:8-10
We know that the law is good if one uses it properly. We also know that the law is made not for the righteous but for lawbreakers and rebels, the ungodly and sinful, the unholy and irreligious, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers, for the sexually immoral, for those practicing homosexuality, for slave traders and liars and perjurers—and for whatever else is contrary to the sound doctrine
What do Catholics believe about the role of women?
The Catholic Church does not allow women to be in positions of authority, because of the apostolic succession. They also believe that during the Eucharist the priest takes on the position of Christ, which a woman could not do. They would say that the roles of men and women are different, but equal – a woman could not be a religious teacher because she has her own family to worry about.
Give evidence from the bible that men and women are not equal
1 Timothy 2:11-12
A woman should learn in quietness and full submission. I do not permit a woman to teach or to assume authority over a man; she must be quiet.
Genesis 3:16
Your desire shall be for your husband, and he shall rule over you.
Genesis 2:18
The Lord God said, ‘It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.’
Give evidence from the bible that men and women are equal.
Galatians 3:27-29
for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.
What is the Catholic stance on contraception?
Catholics are against any sex act which cannot result in pregnancy, because the purpose of sex should be to procreate. This means that Catholics should not use birth control.
What is natural law?
Natural law is the things that Aquinas observed all societies do, therefore this is what we should continue to do.
Primary precepts of natural law, by St. Thomas Aquinas
Preserve life
Ordered society
Worship God
Educate
Reproduce
What is the Catholic stance on sex outside of marriage?
It is adultery.
What is the Church of England stance on sex outside of marriage?
It is acceptable if the couple have the intention to get married.
What is the Quaker stance on sex outside of marriage?
Quakers are neutral towards this.
“Sexual activity is essentially neither good nor evil; it is a normal biological activity which, like most other human activities, can be indulged in destructively or creatively.” Quaker view of sexuality, 1963
What is the Church of England view on contraception?
It can be used for sensible family planning
