RS Unit 3.3 Other Types Of Sexual Relationships Flashcards
When did Same Sex Couples able to be recognised through civil partnerships?
21 December 2005
What are Church of England message on civil partnerships?
•They don’t perform them
•The clergy are told by the House of Bishops they are not allowed to carry out or bless a service
•However CoE vicars are allowed civil partnerships but must remain celibate
Which denominations believe in civil partnerships?
•For example, Episcopal
•They believe that they provide all that marriage provides as well as God’s desire for faith and protection
When and Where were same sex marriages legalised?
In March 2014 in England and Wales
Which churches don’t carry out same sex marriages?
Catholic and Church of England
What does the church say about CoE members entering Same Sex marriages?
They may enter without punishment however they may not being done by the church
What does the Catholic Church have to say about same sex marriage?
It is opposed, and is worried about by its effect on society and it may undermine the value of heterosexual marriage
What does the Catholic Church have to say about same sex marriage?
It is opposed, and is worried about by its effect on society and it may undermine the value of heterosexual marriage
What major event happened in June 2015?
The Episcopal Church voted to change its church law and allow same sex marriage. It supports same sex marriage as a committed relationship through which love can be expressed
What do Christian’s says about pre marital sex?
It is wrong, and the main purpose of sex is for procreation. However some Christians accept that couples may live together and as part of a commitment have sex
What does the Church of England say with regards to sexual relationships?
It’s accepts sexual relationships which happen with cohabitation
What does the Catholic Church say about sexual relationships pre marriage?
Sex outside of marriage is considered wrong
What does celibacy mean?
The permanent abstinence from sex
Who promotes celibacy and why?
John the apostle says it helps with relations with God as he was celibate and gained a stronger relationship with God
What does the Catholic Church teach about celibacy?
It is taught as a gift not a restriction.
Monks nuns and priests must be celibate as a priest is better enabled to do his job and shares gods love than be distracted by others
