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Relationships and Families Flashcards

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Define heterosexual

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  • Having/wanting sexual relations with someone of a different sex
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Define homosexual

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  • Having/wanting sexual relations with someone of the same sex
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Define celibate

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  • Choosing not to have sexual relationships at all or for extended periods of time
  • e.g. being a priest or nun.
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Define chastity

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  • Choosing not to have sexual relationships for now
  • e.g. waiting until you are married.
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Define human sexuality

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  • Refers how to people express themselves as sexual beings
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Define the age of consent and what is the age of consent?

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  • When you are legally old enough to freely agree to have sex
  • 16
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What are the contemporary British attitudes to human sexuality?

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  • Today sex before marriage, multiple sexual partners, children outside of marriage, adultery or homosexual relationships are more accepted.
  • Today the age of consent is 16 years old.
    It protects anyone under the age from exploitation and abuse.
  • Islamic teachings don’t specify an age of consent.
  • Sex should only take place within a marriage and dating is not encouraged.
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Describe Christian views to human sexuality

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  • Part of God’s plan for humans to have sex.
  • Man and women should ‘increase in number’
  • Some Christians believe that they should do the most loving thing therefore their teachings should adapt into a changing world. (Homosexuality/ sex before marriage)
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Describe Muslims views towards human sexuality

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  • It is a way for humans to express themselves.
  • It is natural.
  • Forming heterosexual relationships should lead to having children.
  • It is part of being human.
  • Sex is for pleasure not just reproduction.
  • Humans have natural sexual instincts.
  • Human body is created by God and all parts have a purpose.
  • Being celibate is wrong.
  • Sex between husband and wife is a blessing from God.
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Describe Christian belief about heterosexual relationships in terms of marriage

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  • Marriage is the only valid place for heterosexual because it is part of God’s plan for human
  • Christains’ view about sex before marriage vary but all are against unfaithfulness
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State Christian quote to support heterosexual marriage

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  • “That is why a man leaves his father and mother is united to his wife, and they become one flesh”
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Describe Muslims beliefs about heterosexual relationships

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  • Heterosexual relationships are the normal pattern of behaviour; Muslims are expected to marry and have a family
  • The only permitted form of sexual relationship in Islam is between a husband and wife considered a blessing from God
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State a Muslims quote which supports heterosexual marriage

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  • “Marry those who are single among you for (God) will develop their moral traits (through marriage)”
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Describe contemporary British attitudes towards homosexuality

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  • Today homosexual relationships are more accepted.
  • It is now legal to be in a homosexual relationship and couples can now marry or convert civil partnership into marriage if they wish,
  • Some Muslims believe that homosexuality should not be accepted in Islam.
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Describe Christian beliefs against homosexual relationships

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  • Some Christians oppose homosexual relationships - the Bible says sex between two men is forbidden and Paul taught that the sexually immoral, including ‘men who have sex with men’, will not inherit the kingdom of God
  • Against God’s command to increase in number- can’t reproduce.
  • Not allowed to get married within a Church.
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Christians views accepting homosexuality

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  • No detail on homosexual relationships between women as there is no penetrative sex.
    Homosexual relationship aren’t sinful (as long as sex is not involved)
  • Church of England allows homosexuality as long as they are faithful and committed to one another.
  • Some believe Bible teachings need to be updates to this modern society- therefore making it acceptable.
  • The Catholic Church teaches that homosexuals are not sinful, but should remain chaste (not have sex) to avoid sinful acts.
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Christian quote against homosexuality

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  • “ Do not have sexual relations with a man as one does with a women; that is detestable
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Describe Muslims beliefs (compare to Christian beliefs) about homosexual relationships

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  • Most Muslims believe the Qur’an and Hadith teach that homosexuality is against God’s will and forbidden.
  • Many Muslims agree with those Christians who believe that homosexual relationships are against the natural law as they cannot produce children, therefore are not what between religious God intended.
  • Many Muslims also believe that homosexuals should control their actions and not break God’s law. * Otherwise, Muslims believe, the person will have to answer to God on the Day of Judgement.
  • Some Muslims agree with more liberal Christians who accept homosexual relationships that are loving and committed. For example, the Church of England welcomes homosexuals living in committed relationships, but does not allow marriage in church.
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State a Muslims quote against homosexuality

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  • Must you, unlike [other] people, lust after males and abandon the wives that God has created for you? You are exceeding all bounds.
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What do the Anglican and Catholic Churches teach about sex before marriage?

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  • The Anglican and Catholic Churches (and Islam) teach that sex before marriage (sex between two single unmarried people) is wrong.
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What do all religions teach about sex outside marriage?

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  • All religions teach that sex outside marriage or adultery (voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and someone who is not their husband or wife) is wrong.
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Define adultery

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  • Having an affair
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Describe contemporary attitudes sex before/outside of marriage in Britain

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  • Sex before marriage is commonly accepted.
  • Films, TV programmes, books and magazines reflect the belief that it is usual for couples who are dating to have sex.
  • Sometimes young people can deal pressure to have sex before marriage.
  • People want to make sure they are sexually compatible before they marry,
  • Young British Muslims can sometimes feel caught in-between values of their religion and values from the culture they live in.
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Define fornication

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  • the sexual act between unmarried people
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Describe Christian beliefs against sex before marriage

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  • For many Christians sex expresses a deep, life long union that requires the commitment of marriage.
  • Paul warns against sexual immorality: “whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body. Do you not know your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit?”, if you have casual sex you are damaging your body and mind
  • They also believe that God ‘married’ Adam and Eve – he ‘blessed them’ before he told them to multiply so sex before marriage is wrong.
  • Some Catholics believe that God made sex for married love and it should only happen to make children.
  • You should be sexually pure before marriage, sex should not be for temporary pleasure
  • Wrong to use people for sex as it is irreponsible
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Quote for sex before marriage

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  • “Every sexual act must be within the framework of marriage,”
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Describe Christians views for sex before marriage

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  • Some liberal Christians, however, think that sex before marriage can be a valid expression of love for each other, particularly if the couple are intending marriage.
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Describe Muslim beliefs about sex before marriage

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  • Muslims believe sex is a gift from God that must be managed responsibly within marriage.
    *The Qur’an forbids sex before marriage; under Islamic law (Shari’ah), sex before marriage is considered a serious sin, like adultery and rape.
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Describe Muslim beliefs about sex before marriage

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  • Muslims believe sex is a gift from God that must be managed responsibly within marriage.
    *The Qur’an forbids sex before marriage; under Islamic law (Shari’ah), sex before marriage is considered a serious sin, like adultery and rape.
  • Sex should not cause harm- Children could be born out of wedlock.
  • Casual sex could lead to promiscuity and other evils such as rape and deception.
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Describe Christian beliefs about sex outside marriage

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  • Adultery breaks vows Christian couples make before God and threatens the stable relationship needed for their children’s security.
  • It is against one of the Ten Commandments: “You shall not commit adultery.”
  • It is against Jesus’ teaching that lust, which could lead to adultery, is wrong: “Anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart”
  • Jesus forgave a woman caught in adultery but ordered her to leave her life of sin.
  • Lust is one of the 7 deadly sins and people should restrain themselves. St. Paul said if you cannot restrain your lustful thoughts you should get
    married
  • It is wrong because it involves secrecy, lies and a betrayal of trust.
  • It can effect children and cause pain to all concerned.
  • Adultery breaks the promises made before God during the wedding.
  • It threatens the relationship between parents and therefore children can suffer.
  • Marriage is unbreakable that demands total faithfulness.
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Describe Muslim beliefs about sex outside marriage

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  • Muslims should avoid situations that could lead to sexual sins.
  • The Qur’an forbids adultery:
  • Married couples should not have to go outside of marriage for fulfilment.
  • Adultery often destroys marriage because of betrayal of trust. - it goes against the promises made at the wedding.
  • In some Muslim countries under Shari’ah law, the punishment for adultery is death by stoning
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Muslims quotes against sex outside of marriage

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  • “And do not go anywhere near adultery: it is an outrage, and an evil path”
  • “A man should not stay with a woman in seclusion unless he is a Dhu-Mahram”
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Define contraception

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  • methods used to prevent pregnancy
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Name the three types of contraception

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  • Artificial - they are actual physical things that can help prevent pregnancy (e.g. condoms, the pill)
  • Natural - involves contraceptive practices or behaviours aimed at limiting the chance of pregnancy. (e.g. rhythm method)
  • Permanent - are operations that prevent the production of sex cells (sterilisation)
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Describe the attitude towards contraception in contemporary Britain

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  • In Britain, there is widespread acceptance of contraception to help family planning, prevent unwanted pregnancies, reduce global overpopulation and prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections.
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Define family planning

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  • Controlling how many children a couple has and when they have them
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Describe Christian attitudes towards contraception and family planning

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  • All Christian Churches believe having children is God’s greatest gift to married couples
  • But there are times when it may be acceptable to avoid bringing children into the world.
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Describe Catholic and Orthodox attitudes towards contraception and family planning

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  • Artificial contraception goes against natural law/purpose of marriage and can encourage selfishness/infidelity.
  • The purposes of sex (having children and expressing love) should not be separated.
  • “Every sexual act should have the possibility of creating new life.”
  • The Orthodox Church agrees with the Catholic position but recognises individuals’ needs.
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Describe Christian views against contraception

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  • It should not be used to limit their families.
  • Contraception goes against natural law.
  • God’s purpose for marriage is to have a family.
  • Prevents God’s plan.
  • Sex is for making new life- therefore the two purposes should not be separated.
  • It encourages selfishness and infidelity.
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What methods of contraception do Catholics and Orthodox permit?

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  • Rhythm method/ avoiding sex at fertile times of month
    (Catholic)
  • Non-abortive forms of contraception only
    (Orthodox)
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Describe Christian views for contraception

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  • Economic, environmental, physical and physiological reasons are acceptable reasons for not bring children into the world.
  • Catholic church is not against family planning, but they should use the rhythm method to space out their children.
  • Natural methods are not reliable and medical methods should be used as long as they do not cause an abortion.
  • Help against STI’’s
  • Unfair to bring unwanted babies into the world or children that you cannot take care of.
  • Allowed if it affects the mothers health.
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Describe Anglican and Non-Conformist attitudes to family planning and contraception

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  • People should only have as many children as they can care for
  • Allow contraception to enable couples to develop relationship first/space out pregnancies to avoid harming mother’s health.
  • The Anglican Lambeth Conference approved artificial contraception used “in the light of Christian principles” (1930).
  • Preference for non-abortive forms of contraception
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Describe Muslim attitudes towards family planning and contraception

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  • Contraception is not for unmarried people, but may be used for family planning,
  • e.g. if a wife’s health is at risk, to space out pregnancies or to avoid serious financial difficulties.
  • Some prefer natural methods, but artificial contraception is fine as long as it does not cause an abortion or prevent children altogether (permanent forms).
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Muslim arguments FOR contraception

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  • No direct teaching in the Qur’an, but some scholars say this text shows that God does not want to make life difficult for people so would accept contraception: “God wishes to lighten your burden; man was created weak”
  • Some hadith suggest Muhammad was aware of birth control and accepted it in appropriate circumstances.
  • Allowed within the context of a marriage.
  • A couple should be able to decide when to start a family and also how many children to have.
  • Acceptable for the mother’s health, to help space out pregnancies or to avoid serious financial difficulties.
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Muslim arguments AGAINST contraception

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  • Some Muslims think contraception goes against God’s will and God gives people strength to cope with any children.
  • These Muslims may quote this text, which is against killing infants once they are born, and argue it also applies to contraception:
  • “Do not kill your children for fear of poverty - we shall provide for them and for you - killing them is a great sin.”
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Define marriage

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  • Marriage is a legal union between a man and a woman (or in some countries, including the UK, two people of the same sex) as partners in a relationship.
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Define a civil partnership

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  • A civil partnership is a legal union of same-sex couples (2004).
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Define same-sex marriage

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  • Same-sex marriage is marriage between partners of the same sex (2014).
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Define cohabitation

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  • Cohabitation refers to a couple living together and having a sexual relationship without being married to one another.
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What is the purpose of a marriage?

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  • The purpose of marriage is to provide a stable, secure environment for family life.
  • Procreation: men and women are created to have children.
  • Union: a loving partnership of living together supporting each other.
  • Rearing Children: Marriage is a place providing nurture and security.
  • Pattern for society: To teach forgiveness, love and commitment.
  • One flesh: Marriage is for sexual intimacy as an expression of love.
  • Sacred= It is a contract blessed by God.
  • Endless = Marriage should be a life-long faithful relationship.
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Quotes for Christian wedding ceremony

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  • “The Husband should fulfil his marital duties to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband. The wife’s body does not belong to her alone but also to her husband. In the same way, the husband’s body does not belong to him alone but also to his wife.”
  • Jesus said: “But from the beginning of creation, God made them male and female. For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh. So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”
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Why does a Christian marriage ceremony involve hymns?

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  • The purpose of the hymn is to focus everyone’s minds on God. It shows that the marriage is done before God.
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What is a declaration in a Christian marriage ceremony?

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  • The witnesses and the couple ask if there is any reason the couple cannot get married.
  • This makes sure that the vows will be kept and that the couple are entering into marriage with the right intensions.
  • This makes the marriage legal.
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Why are promises or vows made in a Christian marriage ceremony?

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  • The couple make their promises to God and to one another in the presence of witnesses.
  • The couple have a responsibility to stay together and God will help them to do this.
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What does the exchange of rings symbolise in a Christian marriage ceremony?

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  • A ring is a symbol of unbroken unity of the couples love, trust, and devotion.
  • It is a reminder of the promises they have made to each other.
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What is proclamation in a Christian marriage ceremony?

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  • The couple are now husband and wife.
  • The kiss symbolizes the first time that these bodies are united as husband and wife, and represents the seal of the bargain.
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Why are prayers said during a Christian marriage ceremony?

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  • Prayers for the couple are said and often a talk or a sermon about marriage is given by the priest.
  • This is a way of asking for God’s blessing on them.
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What happens when the register is signed during a Christian marriage ceremony?

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  • The register is signed by the couple and witnesses.
  • This is to record that the marriage is a legally binding contract.
  • It shows to everyone that they have made a commitment to each other.
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What is the closing worship during a Christian marriage ceremony?

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  • Often followed by photos and a reception or party.
  • Commemorating the day.
  • Celebrating the act of commitment.
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Describe Christian beliefs about the nature and purpose of marriage

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  • Marriage is a gift from God at creation/part of the natural law; it’s part of God’s plan for creation that men and women should live together
  • It is a sacrament/a lifelong union blessed by God that reflects the sacrificial love of Jesus.
  • It is a covenant (agreement) before God in which the couple promises to live faithfully till death.
  • “That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh.”
  • It is a spiritual bond of trust that reflects the love of Christ for the Church.
  • It is natural for a man and women to leave their parents and bring new life into the world.
  • A married couple share companionship through good and bad times and try to bring up children the way God would want.
  • The purpose of marriage is to provide a stable, secure environment for family life.
    Only place to enjoy sex.
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Describe Muslim beliefs about the nature and purpose of marriage

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  • Marriage is a faithful, lifelong commitment, intended by God for the sharing of love and companionship. It is an equal partnership under God.
  • It is a social contract that brings two families together, impacting the whole community.
  • It helps people develop spiritually by avoiding sexual sin and by adding value to worship.
    *According to the Qur’an, husbands and wives are like garments for each other, meaning each should support and care for the other.
  • Marriage is the foundation for family life.
  • When a man marries half of his religious responsibilities are complete.
  • Marriage was intended by God for the sharing of love and companionship.
  • Husband and wife are equal in partnership the God.
  • Adults are expected to marry as it is a normal part of life.
  • Poverty should not stop marriage.
  • Marriage prevents sinning.
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What do both Christians and Muslims believe about the nature and purpose of marriage

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  • Both Christians and Muslims believe marriage is the proper place to enjoy sex, raise children in a religious faith and provide lifelong support and companionship for a partner.
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Describe arranged marriages in Islam

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  • In Islam, marriages can be arranged (where parents help to find a suitable partner) but young people have the right to refuse.
  • Forced marriages are not allowed
  • “if a man gives his daughter in marriage while she is averse to it then such marriage is invalid.”
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Whom must Muslims marry?

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  • A Muslim woman must marry a Muslim
  • A Muslim man can marry a Muslim, Christian or Jew.
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State quotes to support the purpose of marriage

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  • Hadith - “to have and to hold from this day forward; for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish. till death us do part; according to God’s holy law”
  • Anglican marriage service vows - “There is no institution in Islam more beloved and dearer [to God] than marriage”
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Describe the Catholic and Orthodox beliefs about cohabitation

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  • Catholic and Orthodox Churches (and Islam) oppose cohabitation as they believe sex should only take place within marriage.
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Describe the Anglican and Protestant beliefs about cohabitation

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  • Many Anglican and Protestant Christians accept that although marriage is best, people may cohabit in a faithful, loving and committed way without being married Islam forbids homosexual relationships.
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Describe Muslim beliefs about cohabitation

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  • Muslims are against cohabitation because they believe a sexual relationship should only occur within a marriage.
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Describe Muslim beliefs about same-sex marriages

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  • Many Muslims were opposed to the changes in law that made same-sex marriages legal.
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Describe Christian beliefs about same-sex marriages

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  • Many Christians were also opposed to legalisind same-sex marriage, because it
    seemed to be changing the nature of marriage.
  • The law protects Churches that oppose homosexual marriage and they are not forced to conduct same-sex marriages against their beliefs.
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Define divorce

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  • Legal ending of a marriage allowed after one year of a marriage cannot be saved
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Give reasons for a divorce

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  • Adultery, domestic abuse, addiction, lines, disability, work or financial pressures, falling out of love, inability to have children
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Define remarriage

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  • Remarriage is when someone marries again while their former husband or wife is still alive
    .
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Define annulment

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  • An annulment is a Catholic Church ruling that a marriage was never valid.
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What may Christians do if a couple is about to divorce?

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  • In cases of marriage breakdown, Christian clergy offer counselling, prayer and sacraments, and may refer couples to outside agencies such as Relate and Accord.
  • Vows made in God’s presence must be kept.
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Describe the Catholic Church beliefs about divorce and remarriage

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  • The Catholic Church teaches that marriage is a sacrament that is permanent and cannot be dissolved between two baptised people by civil divorce.
  • Catholics can separate but not remarry while their partner is still alive, or they can obtain an annulment if there was never a true marriage.
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Describe Anglican, Protestant and Orthodox Churches beliefs about divorce and remarriage

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  • Other Christians believe marriage is for life, but sometimes divorce is the lesser of two evils.
  • They think the Church should reflect God’s forgiveness and allow couples a second chance for happiness.
  • Most Anglican, Protestant and Orthodox churches allow divorce and remarriage in church as long as couples take the vows seriously.
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Christian views on remarriage

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  • Jesus said that anyone who divorced and remarried were committing adultery.
  • The Catholic Church do not accept remarriage.
  • However they allow remarriage if their first marriage was annulled.
  • Divorced Anglicans can marry someone else in church with the Bishop’s permission.
  • Protestant and Methodist Christians allow remarriage in church as long as the couple take their vows seriously.
  • The Church should reflect the forgiveness of God and allow people who have made mistakes the opportunity to find happiness in a second marriage,
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State Christian teachings against divorce and remarriage

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“He answered, “Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her. And if she divorces her husband and marries another man, she
commits adultery.”
* If a man divorces his wife for any cause other than unchastity (unfaithfulness) he involves her in adultery’”
* Jesus taught that anyone who divorced and remarried was committing adultery.

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Describe Muslims teachings about divorce and remarriage

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  • The Qur’an encourages the couple to try to reconcile their differences by allowing a member of each partner’s family to help bring them back together, if God wills
  • The Qur’an guarantees rights of both men and women to divorce, but divorce is ‘hateful to Allah’ (Hadith).
  • For a religious divorce, the husband must declare it to his wife verbally or in writing, followed by a three month waiting period (iddah) to see whether his wife is pregnant. If so, they must wait until the baby is born.
    “when any of you intend to divorce women, do so at a time when their prescribed waiting period can properly start… if you are in doubt, the period of waiting shall be three months.”
  • A wife can apply for divorce, but if her husband is not at fault he does not have to support her
    and she must repay the marriage gift.
  • The husband must support his children in all cases.
  • Legally, Muslims in the UK require a British civil divorce.
  • Religious divorces are granted through the Muslim Law (Shar’iah) Council in Wembley, Middlesex or through their local mosque.
  • After divorce, Muslims can remarry, and it may be considered beneficial to do so particularly if there are children.
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Define a family

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  • People related by blood, marriage or adoption
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Define a nuclear family

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  • Two parents and their children living together
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Define a reconstituted family

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  • A family that has new people added to it, for example step parents or stepbrothers and sisters.
84
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Define a step-family

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  • Formed on the remarriage of a divorced or widowed person that includes a child/children
85
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Define a single parent family

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  • One parent raising the children in a home where they are the only adult in the house.
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Define an extended family

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  • Includes grandparents/other relatives beyond just parents and children
87
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Define same-sex parents

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  • Same-sex parents are people of the same sex who are raising children together.
88
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Describe Christians beliefs about the role of parents

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  • Christian parents raise their children in the Christian faith, teaching them to pray.
  • Some parents send children to religious schools and teach them traditions of their faith.
  • They teach them right from wrong and pass on values such as generosity, compassion and tolerance, enabling them to form loving relationships.
  • Provide an example of community
  • Teach agape and forgiveness
  • To educate the young
  • ‘Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.’
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Describe Muslim beliefs about the role of parents

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  • Muslim parents bring children up in the faith of Islam: how to pray, keep halal food laws and live a good Muslim life.
  • They support children in finding a suitable marriage partner.
  • They also send children to a madrassah (mosque school) to learn how to read the Qur’an in Arabic.
  • ‘a husband is a guardian of his family and is responsible for it; a lady is a guardian of her husband’s house and is responsible for it…’
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Describe Christian and Muslims beliefs about the role of children

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  • Both Christian and Muslim children are expected to respect and obey their parents, and care for them when they are old
  • ‘Honour your father and your mother.’ - 10 commandments
  • “care for elderly parents with kindness and respect because they loved and cared for their own children when they were young.” - Muslims
  • ‘A father gives his child nothing better than a good education.’ - Muhammad, shows parents duty is to make sure children are well educated
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Describe the Christian beliefs about the nature of families

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  • Biblical times, people lived in extended families through which the religion, customs and traditions were passed to the next generation.
  • Christians must ‘love one another’;it is in the family that a child learns to love.
  • The Commandment ‘Honour your father and mother’ is important, particularly when parents are elderly and need support.
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Describe Muslim beliefs about nature of family

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  • The extended family is the basis of Islamic society, part of God’s plan for humanity.
  • The family shapes the moral values and character of children.
  • Muslims care for elderly parents with kindness and respect because they did the same for them when they were young
93
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Define polygamy

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  • Custom of having more than one wife at the same time
94
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Describe the views about polygamy in Christianity

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  • There are examples of polygamy in the Bible, but Christians believe one man and one woman for life was created at the beginning.
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Describe the views about polygamy in Islam

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  • Islam allows polygamy with the consent of the first wife but only if a husband is able to support, love and treat additional wives equally.
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Describe the views about polygamy in Britain

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  • Polygamous marriages cannot be performed in Britain because bigamy is illegal.
97
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Define bigamy

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  • The offence of marrying someone while already married to another person
98
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Describe Christian beliefs about same sex parents

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  • Some Christians believe that the ideal is for children to grow up with a male and female
    role model as parents.
  • Other Christians think it is more important for children to be in a secure and loving family regardless of the gender of their parents.
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Describe Muslim beliefs about same-sex parents

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  • Musims oppose same- sex parents because they believe homosexuality is morally wrong so same-sex parents would not provide a good example for their children.
100
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Describe family

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  • The family is the main building block of society where procreation takes place
  • Happy healthy family creates stability, safety and security for their members and society
101
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Describe the Christian beliefs about the purpose of families

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  • The family provides stablity because it is where people learn to live as part of a community: parents teach children right from wrong and how to get along with others.
  • Christians believe God reveals himself as Father, with
    (C Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ
    Jesus his Son and humankind his children, so the idea of family is very important.
    loved the Church and gave himself up forher. g,
  • The family reflects Christ’s relationship with the Church.
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Describe Muslim beliefs about relationships in the family

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  • The Quran addresses married people as ‘guarded’ and ‘protected; as if their relationship is like a fortress protecting them from sin, loneliness and danger.
  • This protection is also offered to the extended family.
  • Muslims have a responsibility to care for their elderly parents, so many have them living with them:
    “He who is good to his parents, blessings be upon him”
  • Most Muslims would not consider putting their elderly parents in a care home, but value their wisdom and experience and feel honoured to repay them for their love and support in life.
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Describe Christian’s beliefs about children in family

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  • Parents and children have responsibilities to each other.
  • Children have duties to obey, love and respect their parents for their care
  • “Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.”
  • Children are gifts from God so parents must respect their dignity.
  • Christian parents are expected to be good role models, teach children their faith, pray with them, teach them moral values and nurture their spiritual lives.
    “Fathers do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged”
  • Some Christians send children to faith schools or groups
    run by their church for religious education.
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Describe Muslim beliefs about children in family

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  • Children have a duty to respect their parents, even in adulthood. * The Qur’an teaches that to be unkind or disrespectful to one’s parents is a great sin.
  • “Lower your wing in humility towards your parents] in kindness and say, “Lord, have mercy on them, just as they cared for me when I was little.”
  • Children are a blessing from God.
  • Parents have a duty to provide a stable environment and raise their children to be good Muslims
  • “Honour your children and perfect their manners”
  • Some Muslims send children to faith schools or groups run by their mosque for religious education.
105
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Define gender equality

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  • Gender equality means that men and women should be given the
106
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Define gender prejudice

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  • Gender prejudice means unfairly judging someone before the facts are known; holding biased opinions about people based on their gender.
107
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Define sexual stereotyping

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  • Sexual stereotyping means having a fixed idea of how men and women will behave.
108
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Define gender discrimination

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  • Gender discrimination means acting against someone on the basis of their gender. usually seen as wrong and may be against the law.
109
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Describe gender equality in Britain

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  • In the past, men held more positions of power and had more rights than women.
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  • There are paid less than men for the same and house work and a higher proportion of sentor positions.
  • Roles are changing as more women work, and housework and childcare are shared.
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Describe Christian beliefs about gender equality

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  • All people are created equal in the image of God
  • Jesus respected women, welcomed them as disciples, and showed that they were capable of more than domestic tasks
  • The command to love one’s neighbour means that discrimination is wrong. Paul taught that all people are equal
  • Some traditional Christians interpret Bible texts literally and think husbands should rule over their wives and that women should mainly stay at home and care for children, but most
  • Christians today see marriage as an equal partnership.
  • Some traditional Christians believe that men are the head of the family and that women should mainly stay at home and care for children.
  • Some see marriage as an equal partnership where the different gifts of each person, male and female, strengthen family life.
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Christian quote about gender equality

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  • “There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male or female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.”
112
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Describe Muslim beliefs about gender quality

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  • God created all people equal, from a single soul and with the same spiritual human nature
    Muhammad worked to unite the tribes in Madinah into one community (ummah) under God, with equality and justice for all.
  • Men and women have the same religious and moral responsibilities, and will be rewarded by God for their good deeds
  • Islamic law recognises the full property rights of women before and after marriage. A wife can keep her maiden name and be financially supported.
  • Muhammad taught that anyone, man or women, who does a good deed for God’s sake will be rewarded.
  • Mother’s are of high value within Islam. They bring up the children.
  • Modern Muslims in the UK share financial and raising the children as both their responsibilities.
113
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Muslim quote about gender equality

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  • “People, We created you all from a single man and a single woman, and made you into races and tribes that you should recognise one another”
114
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Describe Christians views on gender prejudice and discrimination

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  • Today Christians would oppose all forms of prejudice and discrimination, although some would argue it exists within the Christian Church
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Describe Muslims views on gender prejudice and discrimination

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  • Some Muslim women suffer prejudice and discrimination over issues such as wearing the veil, girls’ education, employment or freedom to drive or vote in some countries.
  • This may be due to different cultural practices rather than because of teachings in the Qur’an.
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Describe gender prejudice and discrimination in Britain

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  • In Britain, other reported examples of gender prejudice and discrimination include:
  • sexual harassment in the workplace
  • women being asked unfair questions in job interviews
  • top women earning less than top men in sport.

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