Religion Peace and Conflict (1)

Question 1

Define unitive ( an ideal of marriage)

Answer 1

It is through the physical union of sex that couple closest to each other

Question 2

Define Martial ( an ideal of marriage)

Answer 2

When 2 people love each other they usually commit themselves to each other fully and exclusively (no one else)

Question 3

Define Marriage

Answer 3

Marriage is a union between 2 people under the eyes of God

Question 4

Define Procreative ( an ideal of marriage)

Answer 4

The couple will accept children lovingly from God, giving new life

Question 5

Define sex

Answer 5

Physical union between a man and a women

Question 6

What is a divorce ?

Answer 6

The legal ending of marriage

Question 7

Define a separation

Answer 7

When 2 people are still married but live separate from each other

Question 8

What is an annulment?

Answer 8

When the conditions of a marriage were not met therefore the marriage is said not to exist

Question 9

chastity

Answer 9

If you practice chastity, it means you aren’t having sex of any kind, perhaps because you’re waiting until you get married, or maybe because you are a priest

Question 10

What is the ‘ Theology of the Body’?

Answer 10

13 teachings set by St Pope John 2 on the human body and relationships between the sexes

Question 11

Give 2 points for and against “Divorce”?

Answer 11

For:
- when in an abusive relationship (unhealthy)
- adultery, causes them to lose trust
- person changes drastically and are not who you thought they were
Against:
- “till death do us apart”
- effects the rest of the family including children (not a healthy environment)
- makes marriage look insignificant and temporary

Question 12

Give 2 points for and against “annulment”?

Answer 12

For:

• if valid marriage conditions are not met
• it allows people out of marriage if they make a mistake

Against:

• “marriage preparation” where couples are informed about marriage by the church (its their fault if they make a mistake)
• hard to prove and it is not practical
• impacts the children (makes them feel like their family is not real)

Question 13

What are the catholic teachings on “Homosexuality”? And give contrasting views.

Answer 13

Catholic teachings
- this is not accepted ( or at least gay sex)because sex should be open to the possibility of new life
- the church asks homosexuals to stay “celibate”
Contrasting:
- many people believe that homosexuals should have the same rights as “normal” couples
- church of England allows civil partnerships

Question 14

What are the catholic teachings on “Sex before marriage”? And give contrasting views.

Answer 14

Catholic:

• not accepted
• sex is the final step in joining a married couple and sex before marriage makes it more insignificant

Contrasting:

• others believe casual sex is fine as long as it doesn’t cause emotional harm
• contraception has allowed this to be more acceptable/ common

Question 15

What are the catholic teachings on “Adultery (in marriage)”? And give contrasting views.

Answer 15

Catholic:

• breaks marriage vows, a betrayal on the partner
• can destroy trust between the partners and brings tension/distress in the family, including children

Contrast

• can be forgiven if in an unhappy marriage and it is the way to improve things or change things
• personal happiness is more important even if it can hurt someone else