sexual ethics Flashcards
SEX?!
What is Cohabitation
An unmarried couple living together in a sexual active relationship
What is consent
Freely agreeing to engage in sexual activities with another person
Premarital sex, explain what it is
sex before marriage
what is extramarital sex
Sex beyonds the confines of marriage
What is Betrothal
Traditional exchange of promises, which in earlier times marked the point at which sex was permitted
What is consummation
an act of sexual intercourse the indicates in some traditions the finalisation of the marriage
What is meant by the term exclusive
a commitment to be in a sexual relationship with a person to exclusion of others
Homosexuality
sexual attraction between two people of the same sex
Why has cohabitation changed since 1960
It may have changed due to the contraceptive pill in 1960 and how it got rid of the fear of unwanted pregnancies.
How have the statistics about cohabitation switched since 1960
1 in 20 UK cohabited in 1960 but in modern time it is about 50% and could be higher
Why did the definition change since 1960
1960 - short time where a coupled live together before marriage
Modern - long-lasting alternative to marriage
What is the christian traditional views on sex before/outside of marriage
It is sinful. It is a bond of marriage. Premarital sex indicates lack of moral discipline and threat to the institution of marriage and family
Who said “free from sexual immorality” and what does it mean
Corinthians and it means avoid inappropriate sexual behaviour (including sex before marriage)
The quote by Casti Connubi that goes “every sexual act must be within the framework of marriage” means what
you should only have sex with your spouse, cheating and premarital sex aren’t allowed
“this is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh” is a quote from what bible story and what does it mean
It is a quote from genesis which shows how marriage unifies and bonds with one person and sex is a physical symbol of this.
“this love is above all fully human, and compound sense and spirit. It is not them, merely, a question of natural instinct or emotional drive. It is also, and above all, and act of the free will, whose trust is such that it is meant not only to survive the joys and sorrows of daily life, but also grows, so that the husband and wife become in a way one heart and one soul, and together attain the human fulfilment” - means what
sexs connect a husband and wife as one. Not just about natural instinct and that promiscuous sex is bad cause it connects people
“some today claim a ‘right to a trial marriage’ where there is an intention of getting married later. However, firm the purpose of those who engage in premature sexual relations may be, ‘the fact is such liaisons an scarcely endure mutual sincerity and fidelity in a relationship between a a man and a women’ … human love does not tolerate ‘trial marriage. It demands total definitive gift of persons to one another” means what
Couples should not cohabit or have premarital sex. Sex is special and so couples should wait to be married
“The wisest and the most practical way forward therefore may be fore Christians both to hold fast to the centrality of marriage and at the same time to accept that cohabitation is, for many people, a step along the way towards that fuller and more complete commitment. Such an approach has much to be said it its favour.” is supposed to mean what
cohabitation is a natural step towards marriage. And how a couple develops their commitment to each other
What is the catholic opinion on cohabitation
That if you get caught you couldnt do holy communion (the eating and drinking of the bread and the wine)
Arian thatcher ideas went to CofE (church of England) but what was his ideas
That Christians who believe pre-ceremonial sex is immoral have wrongly assumed the ceremony is required. he also came up with the idea of betrothal.
Why have religious marriage gone down
Due to the country becoming more Secular (less religious) and civil marriages goes up. The view of sex and living together before marriage have also gone up due to religion not being pushed as heavy
What are the two diffrent branches of extra marital sex
-> married person having intercourse with someone who isnt their spouse
-> single person having coitus with a married person
What is catholic view on divorce and how it links to extra marital sex
two baptised Christians in marriage have been consummated and mean that it excludes from communion with those who are divorced or remarried
what is the church of England view on divorce and extra marital sex
That even if you get remarried they are having extramarital sex with their husband or wife. This is due to them forbidding a divorce