RELATIONSHIPS gender equality and marriage

Question 1

How do Roman Catholics view the role of women?

Answer 1

• Women should gain equal respect and opportunities in wider society
• Patriarchal view of women within Church
• Only men can be ordained Priests and Bishops

Question 2

What is the evidence for Roman Catholic view on role of women? (3)

Answer 2

• 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)

Question 3

What is the Church of England view on the role of women?

Answer 3

• Equality in society and church
• Allow women to be priests
• They say that patriarchal Bible teachings need updating to accustom to modern society

Question 4

What is the evidence for the Church of England view on role of women?

Answer 4

• “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

Question 5

How does the story of Adam and Eve support gender equality? (3)

Answer 5

• Both were exiled from the Garden of Eden
• They could both feel pain
• They both became mortal

Question 6

How does the story of Adam and Eve reject gender equality?

Answer 6

• 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

Question 7

What are Sikh views on gender equality?

Answer 7

• 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

Question 8

What is the evidence for Sikh views on gender equality? (2)

Answer 8

• 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

Question 9

What is marriage?

Answer 9

• A public declaration by two people,
• Saying they intend to spend the rest of their lives together.
• A legally binding contract.

Question 10

What is the purpose of marriage for Christians?

Answer 10

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)

Question 11

What are the 6 main elements of Christian marriage ceremony?

Answer 11

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

Question 12

What did Adam say about marriage in Genesis?

Answer 12

“A man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh”

Question 13

What do Catholics believe about Priests and marriage?

Answer 13

Priests must be celibate (not married) and chaste (sexually pure)

Question 14

What does Church of England believe about Vicars and marriage?

Answer 14

Vicars can marry as “GOD IS LOVE” so Christians learn more about Him through marriage.

Question 15

What is the Sikh marriage ceremony called?

Answer 15

Anand Karaj

Question 16

What are 4 Sikh views on marriage?

Answer 16

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

Question 17

What is the purpose of Sikh marriage?

Answer 17

• So individuals have companionship and love on their spiritual journey
• To raise a family together

Question 18

What is a Sikh quotation about marriage?

Answer 18

“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

Question 19

Why might a religious wedding be better than a civil marriage?

Answer 19

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)

Question 20

When was the first UK homosexual marriage?

Answer 20

2014

Question 21

What is the general Christian viewpoint on homosexual relationships?

Answer 21

Many accept and respect homosexuals in their religion but see it as a sin.

Question 22

What is a reason and quote SUPPORTING homosexual marriage for Christians?

Answer 22

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”

Question 23

What is a reason and quote OPPOSING homosexual marriage in Christianity?

Answer 23

Humans are designed for procreation.

“Go forth and multiply”

Question 24

What Bible quote supports the Catholic view that homosexuality is a sin?

Answer 24

“If a man has sexual relations with a man as he does a woman, then both of them has done what is detestable”

Question 25

What do humanists believe about homosexual marriage?

Answer 25

It is acceptable as happiness is the most important aspect of life.

Question 26

What is the Sikh view on homosexual marriage?

Answer 26

• No specific teachings as it is not mentioned in the GGS
• Heterosexual marriage is mentioned so some believe homosexual is wrong
• But GGS does not forbid it so some say it is right
• The Rehat Maryada forbids it