THEME A 16th MAYYYY Flashcards
homosexuality
sexual attraction to same sex
how old you have to be to consent
16 to consent to sex homo and hetro and before that you can be prosecuted
same sex civil partnerships
2005
wasn’t allowed to be married in church
not same rights
wasn’t marriage
same sex marriage
2014
give a quote about homosexuality
do not have sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman that is detestable
Leviticus 18:22 Old Testament
what do anglican and catholic chruches think about homosexuality
churches believe homosexuality is (not feelings but act is wrong) as it doesn’t fit into the framework of a faithful marriage between a man and a woman
what do other christians intepret the bible as
the context the bible was written in was different and should be taken into account
traditional teachings need to be applied to a now modern world
humanists view on homosexuality
same sex relationships are fully accepted as long as the people involved cconsent and the relationship does not cause harm
what is the lesbian and gay christian movement 1976 and the church of england working party 1979
the act of homosexuality is okay as long it is a loving comiited relationship
‘there are circumstances in which individuals may justifiably choose to enter into homosexual relationship with the hope of enjoying companionship and a physical expression of love similar to that found in marriage’
atheists view on homosexuality
varied views
give no authority to religious teachings but may oppose on social or cultural grounds e.g. older generations
promiscuity
sex outside of marriage and lots of sex
adultry
sex with someone who is not your married partner
chastisy
no sex before marriage
what is sex outside of marriage like for christians
wrong because
- sex is highest expression of love between a couple
- a sexual union is mean to be the consumtion (end) of loving relationship into a marital marriage
- the bible says sex outside of marriage is wrong and Christians should be chaste
give a quote about adultery
you shall not commit adultery
exodus 20:14 OT
give a quote from the catechism of the catholic
‘the sexual act must take place exclusively within marriage. Outside of marriage is always constitues a grave sin’
song of solnemn
sex is a positive thing inside of marriage
what do catholics think about remarriage
remarriage after divorce is a type of adultey (Mark 10:11)
when do christians think remarriage is acceptbale
if the other person in the marriage is unfaithful (Mathew 5:31-32)
what do christians not see sex as
wrong
it is right to save the gift of sexual relationship for their future marriage partner because t is teh highest expression of love you can give
ten commandments about adultery
it is forbidden
‘you shall not commit adultery’
Exodus 20:14 OT
promiscuity and adultery to christians is……
wrong
what is family planning
chossing when to have children by using contraception (artificial or natural methods to regulate births)
what do humanists think about contraception and family planning
humanists believe that people should make their own decisions dependant on human well-being and therefore have no issue with contraception
‘results in every child being a wanted child, an in better, healthier lives for women, it must be a good thing’ - BHA
what do liberal chrisitians say about contraception and family planning
liberal christians and some protestants agree with the BHA and their flexible approach - paticularly within a marriage relationship
what are christians teach on contraception
- articifical methods and acceptance is new since all chruches dissaproved of it until the early twentieth century
- church of england were the first to agree in 1930 at the Lambeth conference - people should only have children they are able to care for
what do catholics and some protestants think about contraception
- artifical contraception is a sinful act and goes against natural law
- catholics are strong belivers in procreation as our job in the name of god
- ’ be fruitful and increase in number’ (Genesis 1:28)
- every act of sexual intercourse should be open to the possibility of contraception
- only natural methods such as the rythymn methods should be used (Catholic churhces disagree even with this and in 1968 the pope prevents the prevention of human life at alll)
IUD
plastic pickaxe in womb that scrapes the wall so it scrapes the egg of if fertillised
catholics would never agree with that because they class it as an abortion
morning after pill
catholics don’t agree with because they class it as an abortion
situation ethics
in any situation to do the most loving action
- in the case of artificial contracpetion is it the most loving thing to do for eveyrone involved
situation ethics depends on the situation the person is in
catholics do not agree the situation ethics
liberal christians (CoE and methodists) do agree with situation ethics. Many christians would respond to a situation with a degree of flexibility all christians use the bible and their consince
marriage
a public and lifelong commitment
in the UK it is a legal contact ended only by the death of one person, divorce or annulment
what are the three legal requirements for a marriage to take place
- both partners must be over 16 years old
- niether partner must already be married (it is bigomy to get married when married, a crime)
- both partners must enter the marriage freely not under threat
why is marriage important in society
- structures society into family groups
- encourages stability
- secure environment to raise children
- legal protection for both partners and children
- valued by both religious and non-religious peoples
what is the christian belief in the sanctity of marriage
that marriage is a holy gift from God. They believe in faithfulness. For many Christians for example Catholis marriage is also a sacrament (rite of passage) and a covenant before god
christians belive marriage is ordained by God
discuss a marriage quote
for this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife and the two will become flesh
Mark 10 6 9 NT
why do christians belive about marriage
- god intended from creation that men and women should marry
- marriage is the most important adult relationship partners have
- marriage creates a unity which is physical and emotional
- god joins the couple and others should respect this
cohabitation
half of couples in the Uk live together before marriage
arguments for cohabiation
- enables the couple to get to know each other properly
- couples can seperate without legal consequences such as divorce
- children can be brought up as successfully by a cohabiting couple as by a married couple
- marriage lacks importance to many people now
- anglican and protestant christians accept this
anglican and methodists and protestants accept
arguments against cohabitation
catholics don’t accept and orthodox christians
- encourages a casual attitude towards relationships
- too easy to break up - couples are therfore not encourgaed to talk things through when times are tough
- children are best brought up in a stable home with two married parents
- the bible supports lifelong marriage
- Orthodox Christians, Catholic Christians do not accept this
atheists view about marriage
many choose a civil ceremony conducted by a registar in any place liscensed for wedddings
humanists views about marriage
they may choose to have a civil ceremony as well as their own celebrations
whata is divorce
the legal termination of marriage
UK law allows divorce if a marriage has ‘irretriveably broken down’
give two quotes about divorce
‘anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her’ Mark 10:11 NT
‘anyone who divorces his wife except for sexual immorality and marries another woman commits adultery’
Mathew 19:6-9 NT - only allowed to divorce if one has commited adultery
what are the most common reasons for divorce
- adultery
- unreasonable behaviour
- illness
- domestic abuse
- money pressures
- addiction
- falling out of love
- inability to have children
- dessertion
what are chrisitian teachings on divorce and remarriage
- church of england service book says ‘that which god has joined together, let no oen divide’
ideally marriage is a lifelong union
in the bible jesus gives two teachings about this
what is the catholic view of divorce and remarriage
they believe it is not possible because it breaks the vows and covenant with god. If a catholic does divorce they cannot remarry in a catholic church. They WILL declare the marriage anulled if the cople were forced to marry or under age and can marry in church again
Catechism of the Catholic chruch 2832 - ‘marriage cannot be dissolved by any human power or for any reason other than death’
what is the church if england view on divorce and remarriage
divorce can be permitted on the grounds that:
- human beings make mistakes and relationships break down
- god forgives mistakes
- after asking god’s forgiveness believers may divorce and remarry
conservative protestants disagree with divorce and remarriage
‘marriage should always be undertaken as a life long commmitent but there are circumstances in which a divorced person may be married in church
what do athiests and hummanists think about divorce and remarriage
athiests - some agree and may objet due to social and cultural reasons
humanists - it is up to the couple to decide
what do good parents do
good parents love, care and raise their children to know right from wrong
religious parents are expected to rasie their children within their faith
what do chrisitans belive about families
it is in a family that a child learns to love
emphaised in chritians marriage
what is the purpose of family according to Chrisitians
- procreation: Children are a gift from god and parents should look after them properly and provide them with what they need. The family shows children how to live, form relationships and worship god
- security: believe all children have the right to be brought up in a secure, loving family setting. Support charities involved with family life
- education
1923
women could divorce on the grounds of adultery but had to prove it
2010
equality act
what does Christianity teach about opposing gender prejudice and discrimination
Jesus treated men and women with equal respect
- he had female followers represented in a positive light
- Jesus healed a sick woman who was outcast from her community
- he ressurected and showed himself to women and trusted them to pass on his message
- he spoke to a samaritan woman who was despised by others
- he spoke in women sermons
how have christians opposed gender prejudice and discrimination
wedding vows
Anglican cermony - men vowed to love and cherish whereas women vowed to love and obey. they believed the term obey supported to issue of domestic violence and condoning this behaviour so they removed the word obey
Methodist ceremony: word obey dropped in 1930’s and the idea of being given away was optional
