Relationships and family Flashcards
Define heterosexual
Sexually attracted to members of opposite sex
Define homosexual
Sexually attracted to members of the same sex
What do Christians think about sexual relationships?
Sex requires first the commitment of marriage
Man and woman should ’ be fruitful, and multiply’
What do Christians think about heterosexual relationships?
It is a part of God’s plan
What does Buddhist think about sex before marriage?
They do not think it is wrong
As long as it follows, one of the moral precepts, which is refrain from sexual misconduct
What do Christians think about homosexual relationships?
Opposes God’s plan
Catholics think it’s a sinful activity
Church of England welcomes homosexuals, but does not allow same-sex marriage in church
Some think they are just as loving and faithful
What does Buddhists think about homosexual relationships?
Do not oppose
As long as there is consent of respect
What do Christians think about sex before marriage?
Sex expressed a deep lifelong union that requires the commitment of marriage
Anglican and Catholic churches teaches that sex before marriage is wrong
Liberal Christians think sex before marriage is a valid expression of love, especially if intending to get married
They think it is wrong to use people for sex
What does Buddhist think about sex before marriage?
It is acceptable as long as non-harmful and follows the moral precept, which states refrain from sexual misconduct
What is adultery?
Voluntary sex between married person and someone who is not their partner
What do Christians think about adultery?
Breaks the marriage vowels they made before God
Jesus once, for gave a woman committing adultery for ordered her to leave her life of sin
Adultery is forbidden as one of the 10 Commandments
What does Buddhist think about adultery?
It is unskilful because it involves deceit and will cause harm
What do Catholics think about contraception?
Artificial contraception goes against natural law and purpose of marriage
Sex should always be for new life
Natural methods are better
What do Anglican and non conformists think about contraception?
It is allowed for couples to develop their relationship, space out, pregnancies, limit number of children
What did the Church of England approve in 1930?
The use of artificial contraception
Why are some Christians against contraception methods that prevent the fertilised egg from developing
It is seen as abortion and a form of murder
What does Buddhists think about contraception?
Acceptable, if prevents conception
But if it prevents a fertilised egg from developing, it is a form of killing and breaks the first moral precept
Might make exceptions if will affect mothers health
Children are not seen as obligation and some may choose to live the spiritual life instead
What is contraception?
Methods that prevent a pregnancy from taking place