RELATIONSHIPS gender equality and marriage Flashcards
How do Roman Catholics view the role of women?
- Women should gain equal respect and opportunities in wider society
- Patriarchal view of women within Church
- Only men can be ordained Priests and Bishops
What is the evidence for Roman Catholic view on role of women? (3)
- Jesus only had male disciples and left Peter as head of the church
- Eve was created out of Adam’s rib
- “I do not permit a woman to teach or to assume authority over a man; she must be quiet.” - Bible (Timothy 2:11-12)
What is the Church of England view on the role of women?
- Equality in society and church
- Allow women to be priests
- They say that patriarchal Bible teachings need updating to accustom to modern society
What is the evidence for the Church of England view on role of women?
- “There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male or female, for you are all one in Christ” - Bible (Galatians)
- “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.” - Bible
How does the story of Adam and Eve support gender equality? (3)
- Both were exiled from the Garden of Eden
- They could both feel pain
- They both became mortal
How does the story of Adam and Eve reject gender equality?
- Adam was made first
- Eve was made out of Adam’s rib
- Eve ate the forbidden fruit first
- She also convinced Adam to eat it
- Women given pain of menstruation and child birth
- Adam had to work to provide for both of them
What are Sikh views on gender equality?
- Women and men should be equal as equality is a core belief
- Men and women are equal in family, but traditionally men are providers and women are carers
- Modern society means these rules are ever changing
What is the evidence for Sikh views on gender equality? (2)
- Waheguru is called both Mother and Father (Guru Arjan)
- “We are conceived and born from women, women are our life long friends, they keep the race going” - GGS
What is marriage?
- A public declaration by two people,
- Saying they intend to spend the rest of their lives together.
- A legally binding contract.
What is the purpose of marriage for Christians?
P - procreation (having children) U - union (loving companionship) R - raising children (providing nurture) P - pattern for society (family unit) O - one flesh (sexual intimacy) S - sacred (blessed by God) E - eternal (lifelong faithful relationship)
What are the 6 main elements of Christian marriage ceremony?
1) Introduction explain Christian marriage and checking legality.
2) Vows are said, committing the bride and groom to one another
3) Rings are exchanged
4) Official statement saying bride and groom are now married
5) Prayers and blessing for couple and congregation
6) Signing of marriage register and receiving marriage certificate
What did Adam say about marriage in Genesis?
“A man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh”
What do Catholics believe about Priests and marriage?
Priests must be celibate (not married) and chaste (sexually pure)
What does Church of England believe about Vicars and marriage?
Vicars can marry as “GOD IS LOVE” so Christians learn more about Him through marriage.
What is the Sikh marriage ceremony called?
Anand Karaj
What are 4 Sikh views on marriage?
1) A commitment made before Waheguru
2) Takes place before Guru Granth Sahib in the Gurdwara
3) Brings two families together
4) Vows are promises to each other AND to Waheguru
What is the purpose of Sikh marriage?
- So individuals have companionship and love on their spiritual journey
- To raise a family together
What is a Sikh quotation about marriage?
“They are not said to be husband and wife, who merely sit together. They alone are called husband and wife, who have ONE LIGHT IN TWO BODIES” - GGS
Why might a religious wedding be better than a civil marriage?
1) Blessed by God
2) Sing hymns to celebrate
3) Make promises to God
4) Take place in a Church(God’s House)/Gurdwara
5) Religous symbols (eg bells scaring away evil spirits)
When was the first UK homosexual marriage?
2014
What is the general Christian viewpoint on homosexual relationships?
Many accept and respect homosexuals in their religion but see it as a sin.
What is a reason and quote SUPPORTING homosexual marriage for Christians?
The main purpose of marriage is companionship
“it is not good for the Earth Creature to be alone. I will make a fitting companion for it”
What is a reason and quote OPPOSING homosexual marriage in Christianity?
Humans are designed for procreation.
“Go forth and multiply”
What Bible quote supports the Catholic view that homosexuality is a sin?
“If a man has sexual relations with a man as he does a woman, then both of them has done what is detestable”
