Relationships and Families Flashcards
What do both Islam and Christianity think about sex outside of marriage
Frowned upon
What do Islam and Christianity think about homosexuality
Frowned upon
Celibacy is preferred
Anglican Church views on homosexuality
Split
Openly gay clergy
Conservative members consider it a sin
Catholic Church views on homosexuality
Catechism of the Catholic Church says that “under no circumstances can [homosexual acts] be approved”
When did same sex marriage become allowed in the UK
2013
What do the Catholic Church think about contraception
That is is wrong as the goal of sex is to have children
Which denominations are in favour of contraception
Anglican
Methodist
What do Muslims think about contraception
Differing view as some Hadiths say different things
It must be consented to by both partners
What do Christians think about marriage
That it is important so that they can the have children
Adultery is forbidden in the 10 commandments
What do Christians think about divorce
Roman Catholic Church say that it’s unacceptable
CofE agree
Nonconformists agree
Christian quote for divorce
A man [and] his wife … will become one flesh … what God has joined together let no one separate
Muslim quote for divorce
“Out of all the lawful actus the most detestable to Allah is divorce” - Sunan Abi Dawud
Why is family important in both religions
To introduce children to the faith and grow it
Christian quote for family
“bring [your children] up in the training and instruction of the Lord”
How are religious views on family changing
More accepting of different families
