Theme A+B bases Flashcards
Explain two religious beliefs about marriage.
Christians:
- Gift from God and part of the natural law
- Proper place to enjoy sex, raise children and a secure home
Buddhism
- A social contract rather than a religious duty
- Helps wellbeing of a community and society as a whole
Non-religious
- Legal union
- Serious lifelong commitment
Explain two religious beliefs about divorce.
Christians
- sanctity of marriage vows must be kept (Catholic sacrament as well)
- may be lesser of two evils
Buddhist
- society disapproves of divorce (last resort)
- clinging to an attachment that produces suffering goes against Buddha’s teachings
Explain two religious beliefs about same sex marriage.
Christian:
- Goes against God’s plan
- Sinful
- Some Christians think loving, faithful homosexual relationships are just as holy as het ones
Buddhist:
- Do not oppose
- No morally different
- Consent and non-suffering is important
Explain two religious beliefs about contraception.
Christian:
- Catholics don’t like it since it goes against natural law
- Anglicans and non-conformists allow it so couples can develop their relationship before having children
- Against ones that aren’t preventing the egg and sperm meeting
Buddhist:
- Acceptable for preventing conception
- Some contraception kills fertilised egg (against first moral precept)
- May make exceptions
Explain two religious beliefs about gender equality.
Christian:
- Everyone was created in the image of God
- Jesus treated women with respect and welcomed them
- Some traditional Christians think husbands should rule over their wives
Buddhist:
- Buddha was reluctant to ordain women
- Lotus Sutra teaches that men and women are equal in their ability to attain enlightenment
- Equal status
Explain two religious beliefs about the role of women in the church.
Catholic women are not allowed to be ordained as priests
Others think it should be equal
Explain two religious beliefs about the role of parents.
Encourage positive morals and values
Love and care for them
Educate their children about the faith
Explain two religious beliefs about sexual relationships outside of marriage (adultery).
Christian:
- Against one of the ten commandments
- Breaks marriage vows
Buddhist:
-Adultery is unskilful because it involves deceit and is also likely to cause harm
Explain two religious beliefs about sexual relationships before marriage.
Christian:
- Sex expresses a deep, lifelong union that requires the commitment of marriage
- Should not be a casual. temporary pleasure
- Can be a valid expression of love
Buddhist:
- No less moral that sex after marriage
- Some wait but this is personal
Explain two religious teachings about the treatment of women. Refer to scripture or sacred writings in your answer.
s
Explain two religious teachings about same sex parents. Refer to scripture or sacred writings in your answer
f
Explain two religious beliefs about caring for the planet.
f
Explain two religious beliefs about abortion.
f
Explain two religious beliefs about euthanasia.
d
Explain two religious beliefs about stewardship.
d
