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
What are the contrasting beliefs in Buddhism about contraception
- Goes against the five moral precepts so its killing
- acceptable if it will causes suffering to the mother
Give quotes Christian quotes for contraception
“Thou shall not murder”
“Children are heritage from the Lord”
“Be fruitful and multiply”
“Love thy neighbour”
What do Christians believe about marriage
- a gift from God
- an agreement made I front of god
- a spiritual bond
- creates new life
Give quotes for Christian beliefs on marriage
“Till death do us part”
“Be fruitful and multiply”
What do Buddhists believe about marriage
- not a sacred act
- not essential for enlightenment.
- creates strong trusting relationships
What do atheists believe about marriage
It’s a legal union between two people
Two contrasting Christian beliefs about cohabitation
- catholic, cohabitation is wrong because it leads to sex and sex is for marriage
- Anglican as long it’s in a loving faithful committed relationship
What do Buddhists believe about cohabitation
-the teachings don’t go against it
Why do Atheists cohabit
To see if the relationship will work before getting married
Give two contrasting Christian beliefs about divorce
- catholics, marriage is a sacrament the sanctity of the marriage vows can’t be broken
- Protestants accept it in cases of abuse
- other Christians believe they should reflect god’s forgiveness and give their marriage a second chance
Give quotes for Christian attitudes towards divorce
-“till death do us part”
“Love thy neighbour”
“Father forgive them”
“That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife and they become one flesh”
Give two contrasting Buddhists beliefs on divorce
- should be a last resort as problems should be resolved with compassion
- it’s acceptable if it’s causing suffering
What do catholics believe about remarriage and give a quote
It’s adultery
“Who ever divorces his wife (…) he involves her in adultery”
What Christian denomination agree with remarriage
Anglican
What do Buddhists believe about remarriage
- it increases happiness
- combat suffering with happiness
Give Christian beliefs about a nuclear family and give a quote
-part of god’s plan
“Be fruitful and multiply”
What are the contrasting beliefs about same sex parents in Christianity
- children should have a mother and father as role model parents
- it doesn’t matter as long as the children are loved
Give quotes for contrasting beliefs about same sex parents in Christianity
“Honour your father and mother”
“Love is patient love is kind”
Give a Buddhist belief about same sex parents
-As long as the children are loved
What do Buddhists believe about polygamous families
-it causes suffering for those involved
What do Christians believe about the parents roles in a family
- pass on the faith
- love their children
- encourage positive morals
Give two quotes that show Christian beliefs about the roles of parents
“Train yo your child the way he should go”
“Fathers do not provoke your children lest they become discouraged”
What do Christians believe about the roles of children
- love and respect their parents
- support their parents in old age
Give two quotes about the role of children in Christianity
“Children obey your parents”
“Honour your mother and father”
What do Buddhists believe about the roles of parents
- teach right from wrong
- pass on the faith
What do Buddhists believe about the role of children
- preserve family traditions
- love and respect parents
What do Christians believe about the purpose of families
- procreation
- stability and protection
- teach Christian values
Give a quote for the purpose of families for Christianity
“Children thrive grow and develop within the love and safeguarding of a family”-church of England
“Train up a child the way he should go”
What do Buddhists believe about the purpose of families
- teach children about Buddhist practices and showing devotion
- teach good morals like the precepts
What do catholics believe about gender equality and give a quote
-women can’t be priests
“God made women from the rib”
What do other Christians believe about gender equality and give quote
-all people are made equally by God
-we should be loving
“Love thy neighbour”
What do Therevada Buddhists believe about gender equality
-monks are superior to nuns
Give two contrasting beliefs about gender equality in Buddhism
- women are reborn as men to achieve enlightenment
- show loving kindness and have equality
What Buddhist teaching shows that’s women are equal to men
The lotus sutra teaches that both mean and women can achieve enlightenment
