Theme A Content Flashcards
Reasons for allowing female ordination:
CHURCH OF ENGLAND
- men and women are equal
- it is the Chrurch’s responsibility to tackle discrimination in society
- Jesus treated men with equal respect to women (Christians should follow Jesus’ example)
Reasons against female ordination:
CATHOLIC CHURCH
- Jesus was a man (a priest should act ‘in persona Christ’ and Jesus was a man meaning so should those acting like him)
- Men and women are different (the role is more suited to a man)
- Jesus had male disciples (Jesus chose men to carry out his work)
Importance of Mary Magdalene
Was the first person to see Jesus after he resurrected showing both men and women were equal in Jesus’ eyes as he could have chosen anyone to see him first
FOR religious upbringing
- teaches morals
- God told people to ‘Go forth and make disciples of all nations’ (Matthew)
- Makes a family closer
- gives them a community
AGAINST religious upbringing
- force children into a certain religion
- can gain morals through experience without religion
- not giving the person the choice to find faith (making it less sincere)
What does a parent promise at a Catholic baptism?
To raise their child within the Catholic faith
What does the Catholic Church believe about marriage?
- indissoluble (cannot be undone)
- a key purpose is procreation
- marriage is a sacrament (Gods blessings are received)
- sanctity of marriage (vows are promises made to God)
What does the Church of England believe about marriage?
- it’s NOT a sacrament
- do not believe in sanctity of marriage (it’s only between two people)
- marriage is a gift from God
- love reflects the love God has for people
Quote showing marriage is indissoluble (divorce is bad)
‘No human can separate what God has joined together’ (Mark 10)
What is the preface in a wedding ceremony?
When the priest welcomes people to the church + explains the importance of marriage for Christians
- shows commitment, marriage should be valued
What is the declaration in a wedding ceremony?
The couple publicly declares their love for each other and makes the wedding legal. Based off 9th commandment ‘thou shall not commit adultery’
Shows : marriage is undertaken in front of God and is serious
What are the wedding vows?
Promises made to one another, demonstrates sanctity of marriage
What is the exchanging of rings in a wedding ceremony?
Circular shape of rings = marriage should be never-ending
Given as a symbol of couple’s love and promises
Demonstrates Christian belief that divorce is wrong ‘till death do us part’
What do the prayers and blessings at a wedding ceremony show?
A priest may pray for their children (shows purpose of marriage is procreation)
What do catholics believe about polygamy?
It’s wrong as marriage vows are supposed to be exclusive and polygamy goes against the sanctity of marriage. Marriage vows are made between the other person and God (there isn’t a third person)
A quote used FOR divorce
‘Blessed are the peacemakers’ (Matthew 5:9) - a divorce is justified if bringing peace to both parties
Catholic Church views on divorce:
- still seen as married by church even if legally divorced
- vows can be broken between parties but not between God
- divorce + remarriage is seen as committing adultery
- don’t allow remarriage in their church
Church of England views on divorce:
- accept that some marriages can break down
- concerned for the effect it has on children
- if someone wants to remarry they must attend marriage preparation
Church of England views on contraception:
- sensible as children are more likely to be loved if they are wanted/planned
- allows couples to express love through sex before they are ready for the commitment of children
Catholic view on contraception:
- God designed sex for a purpose (recreation) so using contraception ruins Gods plans
- can lead to a more casual approach to sex minimising it’s value
- God said ‘Go forth and multiply’
Does the Church of England accept homosexuality?
Yes - those who are homosexual and those who are heterosexual are viewed the same by God
Does the Catholic Church accept homosexuality?
They believe it is nor good nor good but homosexual acts are not allowed and should ‘remain celibate’
Church of England and Catholic views on same sex marriage:
Both against it
Quaker Church views on same-sex marriage:
Have always accepted same sex marriage
Church of England and Catholic views on same-sex parenting:
Both against it
‘Children have a right to grow up in a family with a father and a mother’ (Pope Francis)
Quaker views on same sex parenting:
Support same sex couples having children
‘It is the quality of the relationship that matters when discussing such family issues’
Quote about equality
‘Love your neighbour as yourself’ (Matthew) - everyone should be treated equally and with fairness
What is the 9th commandment:
‘Do not commit adultery’ (Exodus 20)
Quote against contraception
‘I knew you before I formed you in the womb’ (Jeremiah 1:5)
Catholic views on remarriage
- divorce + remarriage = adultery
- don’t allow someone to remarry in their church
- cannot receive the Eucharist if they remarry
What is the role of parents in a family?
- encourages positive morals and values
- love + care for children
- teach their child right from wrong
- educate their children about the faith
The role of children in a family?
- love and respect their parents
- support and care for their parents in their old age
Catholic Church views on polygamy
- It’s wrong because marriage is ‘exclusive between one man and a woman’.
- It goes against the sanctity of marriage (sacred promises are made to God and the other person - there’s no third person)
- God also joined a man with one woman in the first marriage as an example of what God wants of all marriages
What four things must a couple prove for an annulment?
- the marriage was forced
- there was a lack of understanding
- married to someone else
- no intent to have children
