Theme A Flashcards

Question

Hindu views on cohabitation

Answer 1

Generally frowned upon in society, but modern Hindus accept it more as weddings are very expensive Conservative disapprove as it goes against traditional Hindu teachings

Answer 2

It is a sacred covenant A sacrament - the presence of Jesus Unbreakable vows Must be open to having children

Answer 3

Family choose their child's partner Idea that parents know their child and can bring them happiness Consent of both parties

Answer 4

One or both spouses can't give consent Involves pressure from families

Answer 5

Adultery Finacial problems Domestic abuse or violence

Answer 6

Jesus taught that anyone who divorced and remarried was committing adultery "Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman is committing adultery" Protestant churches allow for divorce as they believe in forgiveness Breaking vows said during marriage

Answer 7

Marriage is a samsara and therefore unbreakable Spouses should be faithful and loyal to each other – as demonstrated by Ramayana

Answer 8

Divorce is allowed in the case of : Domestic abuse, psychological, physical, sexual, unfaithfulness Women can remarry if her first marriage breaks

Answer 9

A couple and their children are regarded as a basic social unit

Answer 10

A family that extends beyond just parents and their children to include grandparents and other relatives

Answer 11

Two parents and their children devlop a strong bond Fulfils God's plan to be united together and increase in number - Genesis

Answer 12

Lack of support from extended family to raise children Lack of support for elderly relatives

Answer 13

Grandparents and relatives can help the couple overcome difficulties and raise their children Help with fiancal problems

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Interference with relationships Disagreements over inheritance Disagreements over how to raise children

Answer 15

It goes against God’s plan for marriage to be between one woman and one man RR = 'flee from sexual immorality' Illegal in the UK

Answer 16

Illegal in many countries where Hindus live (inc. UK and India) In the past, Hindu stages of life meant that many men became celibate, and therefore those men sexually active could have more than one wife

Answer 17

Encourage positive morals and values Teach their children right from wrong Love and care for their children - “Children are a heritage from the Lord” - Psalm Educate their children about their faith

Answer 18

Love and respect for parents Support and care for parents in old age “Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord” - Colossians

Answer 19

Parents are good role models Teach children Christian values Teach about the faith and nurture their spiritual lives Some parents send children to faith schools or groups run by their Church

Answer 20

Parents pass on religious traditions by celebrating festivals and daily worship Hindu children are taught about being clean and how to conduct puja in the home Some children will be taught about their faith at local temple

Answer 21

Women should take care of their home and children Men should work Eve was made from the rib of Adam to be his companion Jesus chose male disciples only as his apostles “With painful labour, you will give birth to children, Your husband will rule over you.” - Genesis

Answer 22

Men and women are equal, made in "the image of God" - Genesis “Love thy neighbour” 1975 sex discrimination act Jesus’ treatment of women with respect: story of Mary and Martha

Answer 23

Traditionally, the stages of life and duties (ashrama dharma) only applied to boys and men Women should take care of their home and children Women should do as they are told Each sex had clear and separate roles to fulfil, even if they were in the same social group [varna]

Answer 24

Today, girls and women might choose to practice ashrama dharma 1975 sex discrimination act Men and women are equal