Relationships And Familes Flashcards
What is a liberal Christian
They believe bible was inspired by god but can be adapted to modern day
What is a fundamentalist Christian?
They believe bible is word of god and cannot be adapted to suit modern day
What do liberal Christians believe about sex before marriage?
They believe it’s alright as long as couple are serious and committed
What do Christians believe about adultery?
It is wrong breaks trust
‘You shall not commit adultery’
What do liberals believe about homosexuality?
It is accepted as society has become more accepting however the verse ‘do not have sexual relations with a man as with a women’ contrasts
Same sex parents?
Fundles are against it as bad role models
Libs are ok with it as long as they are loving
‘Man and women should be joined together and increase in number’
Contraception?
Funds are against it - the purpose of sex is children you shouldn’t stop what god intended
Libs are for it not everyone is ready for a family
Marriage?
Funds believe marriage is a union of man and women, those who get a divorce cannot remarry in church.
Libs believe the same without the remarry thing
‘In sickness and health, richer and poorer
What is a family for?
Child learns to love
Provides stability and parents are role models
Show them right and wrong
Are men and women equal?
Funds- bible shows men as more significant and tells them to rule over their wives. Women are not aloud to lead services in church
Libs- modern society men and women are equal and women can be vicars and ministers
