Theme A Flashcards
1
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practice of having more than one wife
A
polygamy
2
Q
religious beliefs about the use of contraception
A
- should not be used to prevent having children altogether
- prevent STDs
- purpose of marriage is procreation, so considered wrong
- sex should always be open to possibility of having children
3
Q
contrasting beliefs about same-sex parents
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- traditional religions teach that homosexuality is not part of god’s plan for procreation, therefore are wrong
- heterosexual couples provide role models children need to develop
- sexual orientation has nothing to do with parenting
- secure loving family is more important than parents sexuality
4
Q
religious beliefs about sex outside of marriage (adultery)
A
- breaks marriage vows and promise to god
- threatens children’s security
- “do not commit adultery” commandment
- threatens the purpose and meaning of marriage
5
Q
men and women having equal rights
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- women’s rights are not equal in practice, even if they are in law
- unequal pay
- jobs considered inappropriate for women
- fewer women in finance and top levels of management
- some believe women should stay home and cook/clean/look after children
- some religions don’t allow women to get divorced
- all people created in God’s image
- “there is neither male nor female” - st paul
- jesus respected women
6
Q
religious beliefs about the nature of family
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- based on the marriage of two people
- ordained by god or commanded in scripture
7
Q
the role of parents in families
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- duty to raise children in christian faith
- attend religious schools
- christening, conformation
- “honour your father and mother” exodus
- provide a safe environment
8
Q
beliefs about divorce
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- religious couples vowed to stay together, this would break their promise to god
- negatively affects children
- in cases of abuse, harm done is greater than harm caused by separation
- compassionate to allow divorce in some cases
9
Q
purpose of families
A
- procreation
- stability
- protection
- education in faith
