rs ethics Flashcards
what do christians believe god has provided families for?
to develop loving and respectful relationships, and offer a place for the nurture and disciplining of children
what does the church of england recommend in preparation for marriage and children
courses to help strengthen family life
catechism of the catholic church 2207
‘The family is the original cell of social life’
what is fidelity?
to remain faithful and committed to your spouse
what is mother’s union?
a christian organisation that works to do all they can to support stable family life.
what is marriage evidence of?
the spiritual unity that occurs as a couple become united.
what is procreation?
the creation and the nurture of children.
what are the three blessings marriage offers?
-procreation and the nurture of children
-the correct place for sexual relations
-help and comfort during all aspects of life
what does a christian marriage reflect?
christ’s love for the church - christ is forever committed to his people in the church, just like the married couple have promised to remain committed to one another until death
what do catholic and orthodox churches see marriage as?
a sacrament
for catholic weddings, what must both the people be?
baptised
what is artificial contraception?
the use of a device to try to prevent unwanted pregnancy.
what is natural contraception?
includes having sex at the least fertile time in a woman’s menstrual cycle and the withdrawal method.
what is abstinance?
not having sex until marriage
what does the catholic church teach about contraception?
Teaches that the use of artificial contraception is sinful as God gave sex to humans for reproduction.
Accepts the use of some forms of natural contraception
what does the church of england teach about contraception?
teaches that contraception is responsible in order to ensure that children are planned and wanted.
what do christian complementarians believe?
the role of a wife is to support her husband by managing the family home and raising their children. they would see this as having equal value to working outside the home.
how did jesus treat women?
Jesus challenged many cultural stereotypes by the way he treated women.
what do christian egalitarians believe?
that men and women were made with equal responsibilities towards god, other humans and the natural environment. they have equal obligations in bringing up their children, working together and using their abilities as teamwork.
why do catholics not permit women to become priests or bishops?
-Jesus chose men to be his disciples - the early church leaders were all men
-priests represent jesus when celebrating the mass
-it is tradition that the church authority has been passed on through men
what would egalitarians argue about women becoming priests?
-jesus came to break down barriers between people, not reinforce them
-jesus was following the tradition of his time, if he were alive today, he would include women among his chosen disciples
-god created women in his image as well as men
what is the euthyphro dilemma
whether something is morally good because God has commanded it, or if God has commanded it becuase it is good.
-Greek philosopher Plato.
why is christianity deeply embedded in british traditions and culture?
The history of christianity in britain goes back almost 2000 years
what are examples of christianity being seen in everyday life?
-school terms are arranged around the christian festivals of christmas and easter
-the christian calendar influences other british traditions, such as valentines day (a saint’s day), pancake day (shrove tuesday) and halloween (the day before all saints day)
-the week has seven days, reflecting the biblical story of creation
