relationships and families

Question 1

whats the christian view for heterosexual relationships

Answer 1

marriage of heterosexuals is part of Gods plan

Question 2

whats the Muslim view on heterosexual relationships

Answer 2

a pattern of behaviour, expected to marry opposite sex and create a plan

Question 3

Christian view on homosexual relationships

Answer 3

oppose as the bible says sex between two men is forbidden. Some liberal Christians say to do what is kindest, ‘love thy neighbour’

Question 4

Muslim view on homosexual relationships

Answer 4

against homosexuality as it is against the natural law and Gods plan, some agree with liberal Christians however

Question 5

what do Catholics believe about homosexual relationships

Answer 5

not sinful as a relationship, however shouldn’t have sex as it’s for the wrong intensions as they can’t have children

Question 6

what do Christians think of sex before marriage, use quotes

Answer 6

mainly oppose as many believe that sex is a life long union which requires the commitment of marriage. ‘who ever sins sexually sins against their own body’, ‘your body is a temple’. however some people believe it can bring a valid expression of love, especially those who intend on marriage

Question 7

Muslim view on sex before marriage, use quote

Answer 7

Believe sex is a gift from God that must be managed within marriage, ‘ where only a man and his wife can share the act of sex’

Question 8

Christian view on sex outside marriage, with quote

Answer 8

breaks vows and threatens the stable relationship needed for a child’s upbringing. one of the ten commandments ‘ you shall not commit adultery’

Question 9

Muslim view on sex outside marriage with quote

Answer 9

should avoid acts that could lead to sexual sin ‘do not go anywhere near adultery’

Question 10

what does the catholic and orthodox church think of contraception & methods, with quotes

Answer 10

artificial contraception goes against natural law, and can encourage selfishness. The purpose of sex shouldn’t be separated, ‘every sexual act should have the possibility of creating new life’, use rhythm method (fertile calendar)

Question 11

Anglican and non-conformist views on contraception’s with quotes & methods

Answer 11

People should only have as many children as they can care for, contraception allows to spread out children for financial purposes and family planning - preference of non abortive methods of contraception

Question 12

Muslim views for contraception and family planning

Answer 12

Contraception is not for unmarried people but may be used for family planning like Anglican. Some prefer natural methods of contraception but artificial fine if it prevents abortion. there are arguments against contraception however, some people believe contraception is going against God’s plans - ‘ do not kill your child for fear of poverty’ however this can also be argued for contraception to help prevent abortion

Question 13

what are christian beliefs about marriage

Answer 13

a gift from God, part of Gods plan, a lifelong union the couple promises to live until death ‘they become one flesh’, provides a stable family life, a proper place to enjoy sex and raise children with religious faith

Question 14

Muslim beliefs about marriage

Answer 14

a faithful, lifelong commitment, an equal partnership under God, helps people avoid sexual sin and they should support and care for each other, provides a stable family life, a proper place to enjoy sex and raise children with religious faith

Question 15

what do Catholics, orthodox and Islam think of cohabitation

Answer 15

oppose as they believe sex should only take place within marriage``

Question 16

what do Anglicans and and protestants think of cohabitation

Answer 16

although marriage is best, people may cohabit in a faithful, loving way

Question 17

what do Christians think of divorce and remarriage

Answer 17

in cases of marriage breakdown the church offers counselling, prayer and sacraments. Many Christians think that remarriage and divorce is wrong as Jesus taught so; ‘anyone who divorces his wife and remarries another woman is committing adultery’. vows in marriage must be kept - ‘till death do us part’

Question 18

what does the catholic church teach about divorce and remarriage

Answer 18

marriage is a sacrament which cannot be broken, can separate but not remarry while their partner is still alive, a sin can obtain an annulment if there was never true marriage

Question 19

what do other branches of Christianity believe about divorce and remarriage

Answer 19

believe marriage is for life however divorce can be the lesser of two evils, teach about gods forgiveness and should be given a second chance of happiness. Most Anglican, protestant and orthodox allow remarriage as long as couple takes the vows seriously

Question 20

what do Muslims teach about remarriage

Answer 20

encourage people to try reconcile by a member of each half’s family to help bring them back together. guaranteed rights to divorce, however considered to be ‘hateful to Allah’

Question 21

what are the roles of parents and children in Christianity

Answer 21

parents taught to teach their children in the christian faith, teach to pray and encouraged to send to religious school to teach them the traditions of faith. Taught to pass on the values such as generosity and kindness to form loving relationships. Children expected to respect parents and care for them when they are old/ill. ‘love one another’

Question 22

what are the roles of parents and children in Islam

Answer 22

parents bring children up with faith: teaching how to pray, what foods are Halal and how to live a good Muslim life. Support children into finding a healthy marriage partner and send children to Muslim school to learn more about Islam. Children expected to respect parents and care for them when they are old/ill.

Question 23

whats polygamy and law of it in the UK

Answer 23

having more than one wife at one time, illegal in the UK

Question 24

christian view of polygamy

Answer 24

forbidden as one man and one woman was made in begging of life

Question 25

Islam view of polygamy

Answer 25

Allow with the consent of the first wife and man has to treat and love wives equally

Question 26

christian view of same sex parents

Answer 26

some believe its ideal to have a male and female life during upbringing, others believe you only require two loving individuals as role models, no matter the gender.

Question 27

Islam view of same sex parents

Answer 27

forbidden as homosexuality is wrong and provides a bad example for children

Question 28

christian beliefs about the purpose of families

Answer 28

family provides stability to where people learn to live as a community, parents teach children right and wrong to how to get along with each other. God reveals himself as a father, Jesus as the son so idea of a family is vital.

Question 28

Muslims beliefs about the purpose of families

Answer 28

Qur’an addresses married people as protected from sin and also referred to extended family. Muslims have the responsibility of caring for their parents, so many have their parents living with them and wouldn’t put them in a care home ‘He who is good to his parents, blessings be upon him’ . parents have the duty of providing a stable environment for their children. ‘honour your children and perfect their manners

Question 29

whats the situation for gender equality in Britain

Answer 29

the gender discrimination act made gender inequality illegal however on average women are paid less than men, showing there are still inequalities

Question 30

what does Christianity teach about gender equallity

Answer 30

all people are made equally in Gods image. ‘love thy neighbour’ shows that discrimination is wrong, however some traditional interpret bible literally and believe husbands should rule over their wives. Some argue that there is still gender inequality in the church today.

Question 31

Muslim beliefs about gender inequality

Answer 31

God created all people equal, men and women all have the same religious and moral responsibilities. Some women experience Gender inequality such as wearing the veil, education, employment and freedom to vote in some countries.