Relationships And Families Flashcards
What do Christians believe about sex
- it’s a deep loving life long union
- can only happen in marriage
What does Christianity teach about heterosexual relationships
-it’s part of God’s plan
Give a quote for Herero sexual relationships
“Be fruitful and multiply”
Give two beliefs about homosexuality
- it goes against God’s plan
- catholics believe it’s sinful
What do Anglicans and Quakers believe about homosexuality
A-as long it’s a committed relationship
Q-homosexual relationships are just a holy as heterosexual ones
Give two contrasting quote for homosexuality
“Do have sexual relations as one does with a woman that is detestable”
“If you do not know love you do not God”
What do Buddhists teach about sex
- they do not teach about sex before marriage
- they should abstain from sexual misconduct
Give a quote for Buddhist beliefs on sex
“Do not indulge in actions which lead to suffering”
What do Buddhists believe about homosexuality
- they are not opposed to it
- it’s not morally different
- as long as the relationship is based on love
True of false same sex marriage is now legal in the uk
True
What do most Christians believe about sex before marriage
- should not be used as a temporary pleasure
- sex requires marriage
What do liberal Christians believe about sex before marriage
- it’s a valid expression of love
- it’s acceptable as long as the couple intend to get married
What is another Christian belief about sex before marriage
- you shouldn’t use people for sex
- it can lead to harm eg STDs or pregnancy
Give two quotes for sex before marriage
“Flee from sexual immorality”
“That is why a man leaves his father and mother to become united to his wife and they become one flesh”
What do Christians believe about sex OUTSIDE marriage
- it’s adultery
- breaks marriage vows made before God
Give quotes for sex OUTSIDE MARRIAGE
“Thou shall not comity adultery”
“I will be loving and faithful”
What do Buddhists believe about sex BEFORE marriage
- it’s not immoral
- it’s only wrong if it causes harm
- some Buddhists wait till marriage as it’s more personal
What do Buddhists believe about sex OUTSIDE marriage
- it’s adultery
- unskillful
What do catholics believe about contraception
- goes against natural law
- should always create new life
What method of contraception do catholics use
The rhythm method
What do Anglican Christians believe about contraception
- it’s allowed for couples to develop their relationship
- limit the number of children so they are all cared for
What do Atheists believe about contraception
- it’s responsible
- prevents the spread of STDs