Relationships And Families

Question 1

What is heterosexuality?

Answer 1

When someone is attracted to someone of the opposite sex

Question 2

What is homosexuality?

Answer 2

When someone is attracted to a person of the same gender

Question 3

Give 2 reasons why a Christian would accept homosexuality?

Answer 3

Homosexuals are all part of gods creation and so should be treated equally
All humans were made in god image

Question 4

Some Christian’s don’t accept homosexuality give reasons for this ?

Answer 4

God told humans to procreate but homosexual couples are not able to do this naturally so they cannot fulfil gods command
(Catholic Church says homosexuals should remain chaste as sex should only occur for procreation)

Question 5

Why do some Buddhists reject homosexuality ?

Answer 5

Some Buddhist teachers have forbidden sexual activity between people of the same sex, primarily as it does not allow for procreation
Homosexuality is illegal in some Buddhist majority countries however this is more of a cultural reason than a religious one

Question 6

Many Buddhists accept homosexuality give reasons ?

Answer 6

Many Buddhists focus on the quality of the relationship rather than who it involves
Some Buddhist leaders have voiced there support for homosexuality

Question 7

Why do some Christian’s accept sex before marriage?

Answer 7

Some Christian’s accept sex before marriage as part of a loving, committed relationship that will end in marriage

Question 8

Why do most Christian’s not accept sex before marriage ?

Answer 8

Many Christian’s are against Sex before marriage as sex is considered a gift from god for couples to show lifelong union

Question 9

What do Christian’s think about adultery ?

Answer 9

Christian’s forbid adultery as it breaks the marriage vows and goes against biblical teachings

Question 10

Why do Buddhists accept sex before marriage ?

Answer 10

No Buddhist teaching explicitly forbids sex before marriage as it is considered a civil matter

Question 11

Why do some Buddhists not accept sex before marriage ?

Answer 11

Some Buddhists think that sex before marriage is sexual misconduct which is prohibited by the five moral precepts

Question 12

What do Buddhists think about adultery ?

Answer 12

It’s wrong and causes Dukkha for the partner and breaks the 5 moral precepts

Question 13

What can contraceptives be used for ?

Answer 13

Prevent unwanted pregnancies
Ensure that all children born are wanted and can be cared for
Prevents STD’s and STI’s

Question 14

What are the advantages of artificial contraception methods ?

Answer 14

Cheap
Help prevents sexually transmitted infections
Widely available

Question 15

What are some disadvantages of artificial contraception methods ?

Answer 15

Not 100% reliable in preventing pregnancy
Has to be used correctly

Question 16

What are some examples of artificial methods of contraception?

Answer 16

Condom, hormonal contraceptives, the coil

Question 17

What is the rhythm method ?

Answer 17

Only having sex at certain times during a women’s menstrual cycle

Question 18

What are the advantages of the rhythm method ?

Answer 18

Uses the woman’s natural cycle
It’s free

Question 19

What are the disadvantages of the rhythm method ?

Answer 19

Very unreliable at preventing pregnancy
Relies on the woman tracking her natural cycle

Question 20

What do Church of England Christian’s think about contraception?

Answer 20

Children should be planned for so that they can be cared for and provided for.
So contraception allows couples to enjoy sex without the risk of pregnancy so that no child is born not wanted

Question 21

When did the Church of England approved the use of artificial contraception?

Answer 21

1930

Question 22

What does the Catholic Church think about contraception ?

Answer 22

Doesn’t agree with artificial contraception because it goes against the natural law and god plan for having children

Question 23

What attitude do Buddhists have towards contraception?

Answer 23

Buddhists accept contraception as it may result in the most metta and karuna

Question 24

What is gender prejudice ?

Answer 24

When people believe that men and women should only do certain things or have certain jobs.

Question 25

When was the equality act passed in uk ?

Answer 25

2010

Question 26

What do Christian’s think about gender equality being right ?

Answer 26

God made both man and woman to be like him so they should be treated equally

Question 27

What do Christian’s think about gender equality being wrong ?

Answer 27

Traditional Christian views is that a woman stay home to look after the children and the men go of to work to support the family (However some Christian’s see these roles as more flexible now)

Question 28

Buddhists think that gender equality is right give reasons ?

Answer 28

The Buddha ordained a woman. The Dalia lama said that there is no reason that the future Dalia lama can’t be a woman

Question 29

What is a single parent family ?

Answer 29

One parent and a child or children

Question 30

What is extended family ?

Answer 30

A family that extends beyond parents and their child by including grandparents and there blood relatives

Question 31

What is a nuclear family ?

Answer 31

A couple and there child or children

Question 32

What is a same sex parent family ?

Answer 32

People of the same sex who are raising a child or children together

Question 33

What do Christian’s think the role of parents is ?

Answer 33

The bible says parents should provide for love, care and protect their child by showing them right or wrong. The bible also says that children should love, honour and respect their parents.

Question 34

What do Buddhists believe the role of parents is ? (Give 4 things)

Answer 34

The Buddha taught that parents should 1.prevent children from carrying out evil acts 2.encourage children to do good 3.train children for a profession 4.at the right time hand over inheritance

Question 35

What would the ideal family type be for a Christian?

Answer 35

Nuclear family

Question 36

What is the ideal family type for Buddhist ?

Answer 36

Not really focussed on it but the most common is extended family

Question 37

What do Buddhists think about divorce ?

Answer 37

Buddhists do not have any official teachings about divorce. They accept it if it demonstrates metta and Karuna (loving kindness)

Question 38

What do Buddhists think about remarriage?

Answer 38

Remarriage is an acceptable practice for most Buddhists as it typical reduces the Dukkha of the couple allowing them happiness in their new relationship

Question 39

What do Christian’s think about divorce being accepted?

Answer 39

Some Christian’s believe that divorce is the lesser of the 2 evil’s, so it is better to divorce than to have an unhappy marriage

Question 40

Why do some Christian’s not agree with divorce ?

Answer 40

Sanctity of marriage vows Marriage is a sacrament that cannot be ended by divorce

Question 41

Do Christians allow same sex marriage? Why?

Answer 41

No they don’t because the bible only mentions heterosexual relationships and that the main purpose of marriage is for procreation

Question 42

What do Christians think about cohabitation when not married?

Answer 42

They do not permit it because it makes it more likely for sex to happen outside of marriage However if the couple live in a committed relationship with the intention of marriage it could be ok

Question 43

What do Buddhists teach about cohabitation ?

Answer 43

The Quality of the partnership is more important that the status so as long as Buddhist values are practiced it is ok to live together

Question 44

What is the purpose of marriage in Buddhism ?

Answer 44

Marriage is not a religious obligation but is undertaken for reasons such as family stability

Question 45

What is the nature of marriage in Christianity?

Answer 45

It is a sacrament so it is expected of Christian’s It is a lifelong union blessed by god.