Relationships and families Flashcards
Define the term ‘human sexuality’.
How people express themselves as sexual beings.
Give a quote from the Bible that is against homosexuality.
“Do not have sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman; that is detestable.”
What do many Christians see as part of God’s plan for humans?
A heterosexual relationship.
Why do many Christians believe that homosexuality is a sin?
In Genesis, it states that a man and woman should be united together and “increase in number”.
Give a quote from the Bible supporting homosexuality.
“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins.”
Why are many Muslims against homosexuality?
The Qur’an forbids it.
Define the term ‘adultery’.
Voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and someone who is not their spouse.
Give reasons why some may have sex before marriage.
> For pleasure
> To experiment
Give reasons why some may wait until marriage to have sex.
> Commitment
> To give it meaning
Give a quote from the Bible against adultery.
“You shall not commit adultery.”
What do bothChristians and Muslims believe adultery involves?
Secrecy, lies and betrayal of trust.
What do Muslims believe is a gift from God?
Sex.
Why do Muslims believe that casual sex is wrong?
It detracts from dignity of those involved.
What does the Qur’an expressly forbid?
Sex before marriage.
Give a quote from the Qur’an that is against adultery.
“And do not go anywhere near adultery, it is an outrage, an evil path.”
Define the term ‘contraception’.
The method used to prevent a pregnancy from taking place.
Define the term ‘family planning’.
Controlling how many children couples have and when they have them.
Give 3 methods of contraception.
> The pill
Condom
The coil
What is the contemporary British view to contraception?
Mostly positive as it prevents unwanted pregnancy and spread of STIs.
Give a quote from the Bible against casual sex.
“Every sexual act should have the possibility of creating new life.”
Why do Catholics have a strong dislike towards contraception?
They believe that it stops new life being born - going against natural law.
What type of contraception do the Catholic and Orthodox Churches teach is okay to use?
Natural contraception.
Give a quote from the Qur’an that implies the use of contraception.
“God wishes to lighten your burden.”
Give a quote from the Qur’an that is against abortion and the morning after pill.
“Do not kill you children for fear of poverty.”
Why do Muslims believe that things like the morning after pill and abortion are wrong?
The sperm and egg have already met - forming new life.
Define the term ‘marriage’.
The legal union between a man and a woman as partners in a relationship.
Define the term ‘civil partnership’.
The legal union of same-sex couples.
Define the term ‘cohabitation’.
A couple living together and having a sexual relationship without being married to one another.
When did same sex marriages become legal in England?
2014.
Give a quote from the Bible which supports marriage.
“That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife and they become one flesh.”
Give a quote from the Bible which supports sex.
“Good blessed them and said to them be fruitful and increase in number; fill the Earth and subdue it.”
Define the term ‘sacraments’.
Rites and rituals through which a Christian receives God’s grace.
What do some Christians believe is a sacrament?
Marriage.
Give a quote from the Bible that prohibits sex before marriage.
“The sexual acts must take place exclusively within marriage.”