Relationships and family Flashcards by Lucy Budd

Define heterosexual

Sexually attracted to members of opposite sex

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Define homosexual

Sexually attracted to members of the same sex

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What do Christians think about sexual relationships?

Sex requires first the commitment of marriage

Man and woman should ’ be fruitful, and multiply’

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What do Christians think about heterosexual relationships?

It is a part of God’s plan

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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

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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

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What does Buddhists think about homosexual relationships?

Do not oppose

As long as there is consent of respect

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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

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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

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What is adultery?

Voluntary sex between married person and someone who is not their partner

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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

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What does Buddhist think about adultery?

It is unskilful because it involves deceit and will cause harm

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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

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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

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What did the Church of England approve in 1930?

The use of artificial contraception

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Why are some Christians against contraception methods that prevent the fertilised egg from developing

It is seen as abortion and a form of murder

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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

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What is contraception?

Methods that prevent a pregnancy from taking place

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What do non-religious people think about contraception in society

There is a widespread acceptance to help with family planning

think it is responsible to prevent unwanted pregnancies and to control spread of sexually transmitted diseases

What is marriage?

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

What do non-religious people think about the purpose of marriage

Legal union

Serious, lifelong commitment

Provides legal and financial benefits

What does Buddhist think about the purpose of nature of marriage?

Social contract rather than religious duty

Civil ceremony which can be between people of the same sex

Helps with well-being of a community

What do Christians think about the purpose of nature of marriage?

Marriage is a gift from God and part of the natural law

An agreement before God

God told people to be fruitful, and multiply

Spiritual bond of trust

What is cohabitation?

A couple living together, having a sexual relationship, but not married

What do Orthodox and Catholic churches think about cohabitation?

They oppose it as they believe sex should only take place within a marriage

What do Anglican and Protestant Christians think about cohabitation

Except it, although marriages best, but can be a loving and committed thing

What does Buddhist think about cohabitation?

They have no teachings that go against it

List some reasons for divorce

Addiction, adultery, illness, immaturity, money, pressures, domestic violence, infertility, growing, apart, lack of communication

What is divorce

Legal ending of a marriage

What do Christians think about divorce?

They break the promise they made before God Marriage is a sacrament Divorce can be the lesser of two evils

What do Christians think about remarriage

Protestant churches except remarriage under certain conditions Divorced Anglicans can remarry in church with Bishops permission The church should allow remarriage as it reflects gods forgiveness Jesus taught anyone remarrying was committing adultery

What do Buddhist think about divorce and remarriage

They have no teachers that oppose it But some societies will disapprove of divorce as they should try fix it instead However, clinging to an attachment produces suffering

What is a nuclear family?

Mother, father in children Most common fulfils God’s plan

What is an extended family?

Includes grandparents and other relatives Common in Buddhist countries

What is a same-sex parents family and what are the views on it?

Homosexual couple, raise children together Christians disapprove as children should have a male and female role model But most people don’t care, as long as children are in a secure and loving environment

What are the role of parents?

To love and care for children Teach their children right from wrong Educate their children about their faith Encourage positive, morals and values

What are roles of children?

Support and care for parents in old age Preserve family, traditions especially in Buddhism Love and respect parents Christians teach children to obey parents

What are the three main purposes of families?

Procreate, stability and protection of children, educating children in the faith

Procreation as a purpose of a family

Main Christian belief Buddhist have no religious pressures or expectations to have children

Stability and protection of children as a purpose of families

Families provide secure, stable environment for children to grow up in Families of a mutual support and protection

Educating children in the faith as part of a purpose of families

Christian parents are expected to be good role models and teach their children Christian values. Christians should teach the children about the Faith by praying and going to Sunday school Buddhist parents teach their children, beliefs and practices and how to show respect to the Buddha Teach them the five moral precept

What are some examples of gender, prejudice and discrimination?

In Catholicism woman, and not allowed to be ordained as Priest Some women are paid less than men for doing the same job Males are more likely to get promotions In Theravada Buddhism woman cannot become monks

Gender prejudice and discrimination in the UK

In the past, men had more rights than women Traditional roles of men working and women staying at home But now it is more equal

Christian views on gender prejudice and discrimination

All Christians are created an equal, and image of God Love Thy Neighbor Jesus treated women with respect and welcome them as disciples like Mary Magdalene

Buddhist views on gender, prejudice and discrimination

Buddha ordained woman as nuns was at first reluctant In the lotus sutra, it teaches men and women equal in their ability to attain enlightenment

What is a polygamous family and is it legal

When a man has two wives Illegal in UK

What do Christians think about polygamous relationships

Goes against Gods plan for marriage