Relationships And Family Flashcards
What do Christian’s think of heterosexual relationships?
Christian churches emphasise that God made human beings as male and female to procreate
Two references for Christian views on heterosexual relationships?
‘Be fruitful and multiply’ - Genesis
‘One flesh’ - Genesis
What do catholics say about sexual relationships in a heterosexual relationship?
Only in a committed marriage, unites man and woman
Christian attitudes towards homosexuality?
Should not have sex (can’t procreate)
Catholic reference for homosexual relationship?
‘Do not have sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman; that is detestable’ - Leviticus 18:22
What is Buddhist views on sexual relationships?
Not favoured and doesn’t say sex is wrong before marriage
Only says it must not harm others through sexual activity
Scripture for Buddhist view on sexual relationships?
‘There is a middle way wherein sexuality is fully acknowledged and regarded compassionately without the need to indulge in actions which lead to suffering’ - Daishin Morgan
Anglican and Christian view on sex before marriage?
Wrong, sex expresses deep union that requires a committed marriage
Liberal Christian view on sex before marriage?
Valid expression of love if couple intended to get married or have a life long commitment
What do Christian’s think of adultery?
It’s wrong
“You shall not commit adultery” - Exodus
Buddhist view on adultery?
Unskilful as it involves deceit and causes harm
Catholic view on contraception?
Against natural law because self should be open to create new life
Use the rhythm method
Anglican + nonconformist view on contraception?
Allowed for:
•develop relationships
•space out pregnancy
•care for woman’s health
•limit number of children
But abortion is murder
Buddhist view on contraception?
Mostly accepted but can be seen as preventing life so goes against first moral precept
Non religious views on contraception?
Accepted because:
•prevents unwanted pregnancies
•control population
•prevent STDs
