Theme A: Relationships and Families Flashcards
Quote for Catholics against contraception
“every sexual act should have the possibility of creating new life”
Quote for traditional Muslims against contraception
“Do not kill your children… - killing them is a great sin.”
Quote for Catholics against homosexuality
“that is detestable”
Quote for fundamental Muslims against homosexuality
“exceeding all bounds”
Quote for Christians for marriage
“united to his wife, and they become one flesh”
Quote for Christians for Procreation
“family remains the most important grouping”
What are Catholics views
of contraception?
against it, sex’s purpose is procreation, sinful
What are some Muslim’s views on contraception?
accepted within marriage, helps control size of family - Allah wants secure and stable families/ marriages
What are liberal Muslims view on homosexuality?
love is just as strong, human choice
What are fundamental Muslims view on Homosexuality?
banned, sinful
What are some Christian views against homosexuality?
sinful against Holy Spirit within us (masturbation), goes against God’s original teachings
Teachings for Christians against Homosexuality
Genesis - God made man and woman to come together
What are some Christian views for homosexuality?
as long as loving God is priority then other loves have freedom, accepted within today’s society
What are some Christian views on divorce?
vows are made in presence of God and can’t be broken (eternity), getting divorced and remarried is seen as adultery to Jesus
What are some fundamental Muslim views on divorce?
divorce is seen as hateful to God in the Hadith, promise to God cannot be broken, Qur’an encourages couples to reconcile their marriage
What are some liberal Muslim views on divorce?
last resort under some circumstances (e.g. adultery, abuse), Muhammad married a divorced woman, Qur’an guarantees equal rights in divorce
Why is marriage important?
union of a couple, promise to God for eternity, everlasting love (rings)
What are some Christian views on pre-marital sex?
sex is an act of love and commitment to only take place in marriage
What are some Islamic views on pre-marital sex?
forbidden, sex is for procreation only and families require stability in marriage
Why is the Wedding at Cana significant to Christians?
water was turned to wine - first miracle, important to God so important to Christians
Name 4 purposes of marriage
pro-creation, one flesh, eternity, raising/ rearing children
What is a Quaker’s view on homosexuality?
accepted and supported - equality
