RS Yr08 Sum1 Flashcards
1.1 Age of consent
In the UK, the ‘age of consent’ for anyone to have sex is 16-years old
1.2 Celibacy
Not having sexual relations at all; to be celibate
1.3 Chastity
Keeping oneself sexually pure, for example waiting until marriage before having sex; being chaste
1.4 Heterosexuality
Being physically/ sexually attracted to persons of the opposite gender
1.5 Homosexuality
Being physically/ sexually attracted to persons of the same gender
1.6 Adultery
Having an affair, a sexual relationship with someone you are not married to
1.7 Contraception
Precautions taken to prevent pregnancy, and to protect against contracting or transmitting sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
1.8 Family planning
Planning when to have a family and how big that family will be, by the use of birth control practices and/or contraception
1.9 Procreation
Having a child; seen as a duty in many religions
1.10 What does the Old Testament say about same sex relations?
The Bible teaches “Do not have sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman; it is detestable”. This tells Christians that homosexulaity is a sin.
1.11 What does the Golden Rule teach Christians?
The Bible teaches the Golden Rule of “Do to others as you would have them do to you”. This tells Christians to treat other people as they would like to be treated.
1.12 What do Christians believe about procreation?
The Bible teaches “Be fruitful and multiply”, which tells Christians that they should procreate (have children), and not use contraception to stop this happening.
2.1 Civil marriage
Non-religious marriage ceremony; performed in a non-religious setting with no religious aspects
2.2 Civil partnership
The legal union of two people of the same gender
2.3 Cohabitation
A couple living together without being married or in a civil partnership
2.4 Commitment
The act of making a promise or pledge
2.5 Contract
A binding agreement between two sides
2.6 Covenant
An agreement based on promises between two; often linked to religion, so includes an agreement before and with God
2.7 Polygamy
The practice of having multiple spouses (wives and/or husbands)
2.8 Sacrament
A ritual through which the believer receives a special gift of grace; The external and visible sign of an inward grace
2.9 Vows
Promises made during a marriage ceremony
2.10 Which part of the Adam and Eve story teaches Christians about marriage?
The Bible teaches that Eve was made from Adam’s rib and so “This is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh”. This suggests marriages binds the two people, to create a new family.
2.11 Which of the Ten Commandments teaches Christians about sex outside of marriage?
The Bible teaches “Do not commit adultery” which tells Christians that sex outside of marriage is a sin.
2.12 What part of the marriage ceremony do Christians say to promise to God that they will not divorce or separate?
In the Church of England marriage service vows, Christians say “to have and to hold from this day forward; … till death do us part; according to God’s holy law”, which shows Christians that they are making a promise in front of God to stay together.
2.13 Why do Muslims think marriage is so important?
The Hadith teaches that “there is no institution in Islam more beloved and dearer (to God) than marriage”, which means that Muslims want to marry to be loved by God and in his favour.
3.1 Annulment
The cancellation of a marriage; A Catholic Church ruling that a marriage was never valid
3.2 Divorce
Legal ending of a marriage
3.3 Separation
When spouses in a marriage stop living together without getting divorced
3.4 Remarriage
Marriage for a second time, after divorce ending an earlier marriage
3.5 Lesser of two evils
When making a choice between two difficult or ‘wrong’ consequences, this means to choose the ‘least bad’ option (for example, ending a marriage contract in order to protect family members or avoid long-term suffering)
3.6 Compassion
Sympathy and concern for the suffering of others
3.7 What did Jesus teach about divorce and adultery?
Jesus answered his disciples; “Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her. And if she divorces her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery.” From the Gospel of Mark.
3.8 Why do some Christians believe divorce is acceptable?
Jesus said “I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for marital unfaithfulness, and marries another woman commits adultery.” From the Gospel of Matthew.
4.1 Extended family
Family unit comprising two parents and their children, but also grandparents, cousins etc.
4.2 Nuclear family
Family unit made up of two (biological) parents and their child(ren)
4.3 Responsibility
A duty; something we have to do, like looking after a younger sibling or caring for other relatives
4.4 Same sex parents
People of the same-sex who are raising children together
4.5 Single parent family
A family of either a mum or dad, plus child(ren)
4.6 What does the Ten Commandments say about parents and families?
The Old Testament teaches ‘Honour your father and your mother’, which teaches Christians that they should respect and listen to their parents in response to the love and care they are given while growing up.
5.1 Gender prejudice
Negative thoughts, feelings or beliefs about a person or group based on their gender
5.2 Gender discrimination
Acting on prejudices against someone because of their gender
5.3 Gender equality
Belief that all genders have equal status and value, so discrimination against any is wrong
5.4 Sexual stereotyping
Having a fixed general idea or image of how men and/or women will behave
5.5 Misogyny
Dislike of, contempt for, or ingrained prejudice against women.
5.6 Patriarchy
Society in which the oldest male is the leader of the family; or a society controlled by men, where they use their power to their own advantage.
5.7 What part of the Bible suggests that women are less equal than men?
After the Fall, Eve is told “With painful labour you will give birth to children. Your desire will be for your husband, and he will rule over you.” This means that the Old Testament suggests that women should submit to their husbands and do as they say.
5.8 What does the New Testament teach about equality?
Jesus taught that “There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Jesus Christ’. Which teaches Christians that everyone is equal, regardless of ethnicity, class or gender.
5.9 What did the Prophet Muhammad say about equality?
The Prophet Muhammad said that “People are as equal as the teeth of a comb”, which tells Muslims that all people are equal, especially when working together.
