Relationships and families Flashcards

1
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Define the term ‘human sexuality’.

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How people express themselves as sexual beings.

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2
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Give a quote from the Bible that is against homosexuality.

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“Do not have sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman; that is detestable.”

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3
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What do many Christians see as part of God’s plan for humans?

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A heterosexual relationship.

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4
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Why do many Christians believe that homosexuality is a sin?

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In Genesis, it states that a man and woman should be united together and “increase in number”.

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5
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Give a quote from the Bible supporting homosexuality.

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“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins.”

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6
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Why are many Muslims against homosexuality?

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The Qur’an forbids it.

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7
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Define the term ‘adultery’.

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Voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and someone who is not their spouse.

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8
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Give reasons why some may have sex before marriage.

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> For pleasure

> To experiment

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9
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Give reasons why some may wait until marriage to have sex.

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> Commitment

> To give it meaning

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10
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Give a quote from the Bible against adultery.

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“You shall not commit adultery.”

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11
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What do bothChristians and Muslims believe adultery involves?

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Secrecy, lies and betrayal of trust.

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12
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What do Muslims believe is a gift from God?

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Sex.

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13
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Why do Muslims believe that casual sex is wrong?

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It detracts from dignity of those involved.

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14
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What does the Qur’an expressly forbid?

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Sex before marriage.

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15
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Give a quote from the Qur’an that is against adultery.

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“And do not go anywhere near adultery, it is an outrage, an evil path.”

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16
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Define the term ‘contraception’.

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The method used to prevent a pregnancy from taking place.

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17
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Define the term ‘family planning’.

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Controlling how many children couples have and when they have them.

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18
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Give 3 methods of contraception.

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> The pill
Condom
The coil

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19
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What is the contemporary British view to contraception?

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Mostly positive as it prevents unwanted pregnancy and spread of STIs.

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20
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Give a quote from the Bible against casual sex.

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“Every sexual act should have the possibility of creating new life.”

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21
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Why do Catholics have a strong dislike towards contraception?

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They believe that it stops new life being born - going against natural law.

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22
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What type of contraception do the Catholic and Orthodox Churches teach is okay to use?

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Natural contraception.

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23
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Give a quote from the Qur’an that implies the use of contraception.

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“God wishes to lighten your burden.”

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24
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Give a quote from the Qur’an that is against abortion and the morning after pill.

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“Do not kill you children for fear of poverty.”

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25
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Why do Muslims believe that things like the morning after pill and abortion are wrong?

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The sperm and egg have already met - forming new life.

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26
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Define the term ‘marriage’.

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The legal union between a man and a woman as partners in a relationship.

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27
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Define the term ‘civil partnership’.

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The legal union of same-sex couples.

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28
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Define the term ‘cohabitation’.

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A couple living together and having a sexual relationship without being married to one another.

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29
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When did same sex marriages become legal in England?

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2014.

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30
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Give a quote from the Bible which supports marriage.

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“That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife and they become one flesh.”

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31
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Give a quote from the Bible which supports sex.

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“Good blessed them and said to them be fruitful and increase in number; fill the Earth and subdue it.”

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32
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Define the term ‘sacraments’.

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Rites and rituals through which a Christian receives God’s grace.

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33
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What do some Christians believe is a sacrament?

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Marriage.

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34
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Give a quote from the Bible that prohibits sex before marriage.

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“The sexual acts must take place exclusively within marriage.”

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35
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According to the teachings of Hadith, Islam teaches that a man completes half of his faith when he what?

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Marries.

36
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Give a quote from the Qur’an which implies arranged marriages are not always right.

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“If a man gives his daughter in marriage whilst she is averse to it then such marriage is invalid.”

37
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Who must a Muslim women marry?

A

A Muslim man.

38
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Who must a Muslim man marry?

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A woman of any monotheistic faith (Christianity, Islam, Judaism).

39
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Define the term ‘halal’.

A

That which is permitted.

40
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Define the term ‘haram’.

A

That which is not permitted.

41
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Give 5 reasons for marriage fail.

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> Immaturity
> Adultery
> Illness/ disability
> Work
> Abuse
42
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Define the term ‘divorce’.

A

Legal ending of a marriage.

43
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Define the term ‘remarriage’.

A

When someone marries again while their former spouse is still alive.

44
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Define the term ‘annulment’.

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A Catholic Church ruling that a marriage was never valid.

45
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In the Bible what did Jesus teach?

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If anyone divorced and remarried, they were committing adultery.

46
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If the Church helps divorced people, what must they do?

A

Keep marriage sacred.

47
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What do Catholics believe about divorce?

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It cannot dissolve a marriage between two baptised people as they have made a promise to God.

48
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What do Protestant Churches believe?

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They accept civil divorce and allow remarriage in Church as long as the vows are taken seriously.

49
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What do Muslims believe about divorce?

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It is hateful to God.

50
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What does the Qur’an guarantee during divorce?

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The rights of both parties.

51
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What does the Qur’an encourage before divorce?

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It encourages the reconciliation between the couple by allowing a member of the partners family to help.

52
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In Islam, what must happen if a reconciliation between the couple does not work?

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The man must continue to support the woman until she remarries.

53
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In Islam, what must happen for a religious divorce?

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A man must declare it to his wife verbally or in writing. They must not have sex but live together for three months.

54
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Define the term ‘family’.

A

A group of people who are related through blood, marriage or adoption.

55
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Define the term ‘nuclear family’.

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A couple and their dependent children regarded as a basic social unit.

56
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Define the term ‘extended family’.

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A family that extends beyond the nuclear family to include grandparents and other relatives.

57
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Define the term ‘polygamy’.

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The practice or custom of having more than one wife at one time.

58
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Define the term ‘bigamy’.

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The offence in the UK of marrying someone whilst already married to someone else.

59
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Give a quote from the Bible which tells Christians to support their family.

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“Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, had denied faith and is worse than an unbeliever.”

60
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What do some Muslims and traditional Christians disprove of?

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Same-sex parents.

61
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What is the extended family for Muslims?

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The basis of Islamic society and part of God’s plan for human beings.

62
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In Islam what is allowed?

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A man to have more than one wife at the same time provided that he supports and loves them all equally.

63
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What do Muslims consider homosexuality and same-sex marriages to be?

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Morally wrong.

64
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Define the term ‘procreation’.

A

Bringing babies into the world, producing offspring.

65
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Define the term ‘stability’.

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Safety and security.

66
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What does the Church teach?

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That both parents and children have responsibilities to one another.

67
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What would society be like if families did not exist?

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> Chaotic
Lonely
Missled

68
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What do Christians believe about their children?

A

That they are a gift from God.

69
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What does a family reflect for Christians?

A

The relationship between Christ and the Church.

70
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Give a quote from the Bible telling families to love one another.

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“Children obey your parents in everything, for this pleased the Lord. Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.”

71
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Give a quote from the Bible telling couples to love each other.

A

” Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the Church and gave himself up for her.”

72
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What is the purpose of families?

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> Stability
> Love
> Support
> Comfort
> Wisdom
73
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Give a quote from the Qur’an which tells children to be thankful.

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“It is one of the greatest sins that a man should curse his parents.”

74
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What is a Muslims responsibility?

A

To care for their parents when they become frail or ill.

75
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Why would most Muslims not consider putting their parents into care homes?

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They see it as an honour for them to live together and be able to offer the love and support that they received as children

76
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Define the term ‘gender discrimination’.

A

Acting against someone on the basis of their gender.

77
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Define the term ‘gender prejudice’.

A

Unfairly judging someone before the facts are known.

78
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What do Christians believe about humans?

A

Everyone was made in the image of God.

79
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What do some Christians believe about gender roles?

A

Men are the head of the house and it is the woman’s job to care for the home and children.

80
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Give a quote from the Bible suggesting that a man has far more importance over a woman.

A

“Your desire will be fore your husband, and he will rule over you.”

81
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Why may some Christians believe that women are the inferior gender?

A

The original sin was caused by a woman.

82
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Give a quote from the Bible supporting gender balance.

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“There is neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Jesus Christ.”

83
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What do Muslims believe abut humans?

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God created all people equally.

84
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What does the Qur’an teach about men and women?

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They were formed from a single soul and therefore have the same spiritual nature.

85
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Give a quote from the Qur’an supporting equality.

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“People, we created you all from a single man and woman, and made you into races and tribes so that you should recognise one another.”

86
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What do many Muslim families put high value upon?

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The mothers role in bringing up her children.