relationships and family Flashcards
views supporting homosexuality
- all humans are created in gods image so god has created us as unique individuals
- quakers say that its the nature and quality of the relationship that matters, its about love, not gender
- hindus support it because they might believe that the soul might have reincarnated from a past life.
views against homosexuality
- god’s given purpose of marriage is to have children so same sex marriage is wrong
- the surah says “do not lust over man as god has given wives for you”
beliefs about sex outside of marriage
- its part of the ten commandments to “not commit adultery” so christians would refrain
- adultery goes against marriage vows that are made in the presence of god and each other
- adultery causes upset and harm, its not a loving thing to do.
views supporting sex before marriage
- liberal christians might say that its not wrong between two consensual adults, it is the nature of the relationship that is key.
- it could be a healthy way to express love
views against sex before marriage
- in islam it is said that you should remain chaste until u are ready for marriage
- the idea of one flesh, so should be within marriage
quotes on sex before marriage
“should be within the framework of marriage”
views supporting contraception
- its a sensible way of family planning
- “contraception is acceptable provided it is done in the light of christian principles” - the church of england
views against contraception
- they make sexual immorality more likely.
- god said to be “fruitful and multiply” so would be like going against god
- “every sex act should be open to transmission of life”
christian beliefs of marriage
- they become one flesh
- purpose of marriage is to have a commited and loving relationship
- to have children and have children
quotes for marriage christianity
“what god has joined together let no man separate”
“they become one flesh”
islam beliefs of marriage
- to have children
- to protect one another
- to fulfil religious responsibilities
quotes for marriage islam
“marry those among you who are single”
“there is no institution more beloved and dearer to god than marriage”
quotes for divorce and remarriage
“what god has joined together let no man seperate”
“the most detestable of lawful things before allah is divorce”
“anyone who divorces his wife except for sexual immorality makes her victim of adultery”
arguments for divorce
- in certain circumstances it should be allowed
- it is the last resort
- in case of sexual immorality
- if its the most loving thing to do
arguments against divorce
- catholic church believe in the idea of “one flesh” so what god has joined should not be seperated by anyone
- divorce is a grave offence in natural law
- divorce is detestable
- the vow of death do us part so marriage vows should be taken seriously
