Social Responsibility (Marriage And Prejudice And Discrimination) Flashcards
Why is marriage sacred for christians
A relationship cannot develop fully without the security of marriage - without the commitment of marriage, there’s always the fear of rejection, which can lead to insecurity
Marriage is an important context for having both ________ and ___________
Sex and children
What does the priest represent
God joining the couple
Why are vows important to Christians
They consolidate eternal love and promises forever
Christian views on divorce
‘What God has joined together, let no man separate’
The new testament teaches that divorce is wrong
Christian views on remarrying
In the eyes of God you are still married and committing adultery on your wife
Protestant views on divorce
It’s wrong but they accept it happens
Protestant views on remarriage
Most protestants allow it
Roman Catholic views on divorce
Never right
Roman Catholic views on remarriage
Never right
When will Roman Catholics allow a married couple to separate
Never allowed to divorce
Only allowed to get an annulment
When are annulments allowed
If at least one of the partners didn’t understand the weeding vows or were forced into the marriage
If at least one of the partners lied during the vows
If the marriage wasn’t consumated
Even if some allow it - all Christians do not encourage ____________
Divorce
Roman Catholic views on cohabitation
Not allowed
‘The sexual act must take place exclusively within marriage. Outside of marriage it always constitutes a grave sin’
Protestant views on cohabitation
Not great but acceptable
6 reasons why Christians support marriage
Procreation Union Rearing Pattern Sacred Everlasting
Name 3 differences between Christian marriages and civil marriages
No priest
No hymns
No mention of God/Jesus/Bible
No prayers
Name 3 similarities between Christian marriages and civil marriages
Recognised by law Must be witnesses Music Celebration Vows Same outcome