Theme A: Relationships And Families

Question 1

Homosexuality/contraception/purpose of marriage: “be fruitful…”-Christianity

Answer 1

“Be fruitful and multiply”

Question 2

Homosexuality/contraception: “every sex act must…”-Christianity

Answer 2

“Every sex act must remain open to the transmission of life”

Question 3

homosexuality/contraception: “every sex act must…”-Christianity

Answer 3

“Every sex act must remain open to the transmission of life”

Question 4

“Love thy…”-Christianity

Answer 4

“Love thy neighbour”

Question 5

Homosexuality: “it is the nature and…” -Christianity

Answer 5

“it is the nature and quality of the relationship that matters”- relationships may be acceptable if loving

Question 6

Homosexuality: “men who have sex with…” -Christianity

Answer 6

“men who have sex with men will not inherit the kingdom of heaven”

Question 7

Homosexuality: “who am…” -Christianity, Pope Francis

Answer 7

“Who am I to judge” -pope Francis

Question 8

Homosexuality: “dishonour them both and if…” -Islam

Answer 8

“dishonour them both and if they repent and correct themselves, leave them alone”

Question 9

Why might someone disagree with homosexuality?

Answer 9

.because God created Adam and Eve as two separate genders, male and female, for a reason
.cannot have children: “be fruitful and multiply “

Question 10

Why might someone accept homosexuality?

Answer 10

.God says to “love thy neighbour”
.pope Francis says “who am I to judge”

Question 11

Adultery: “adultery is…” islam

Answer 11

“Adultery is an evil path”

Question 12

Adultery: “You shall not commit…” Christianity

Answer 12

“You shall not commit adultery”

Question 13

Adultery: “the sexually immoral…” Christianity

Answer 13

“the sexually immoral and adulterers will not inherit the kingdom of God”

Question 14

Sex before marriage: “when a husband and wife…” -Islam

Answer 14

“when a husband and wife share intimacy, it is rewarded and a blessing from Allah”

Question 15

Sex before marriage/contraception: “The morality of…” -Christianity

Answer 15

“The morality of an action is dependant on the situation”

Question 16

Why might someone go against sex before marriage?

Answer 16

.catechism of the church says “sex outside marriage is a grave sin”- Christianity
.”sex must take place within marriage”-Islam

Question 17

Why might some people be okay with sex before marriage?

Answer 17

.may be a healthy way to spread love
.”the morality of an action is dependant on the situation”- it is okay as long as it is loving and isn’t harmful
.”be fruitful and multiply”

.”when a husband and wife share intimacy, it is rewarded and a blessing from Allah”- it doesn’t matter when you do it

Question 18

Why do people go against adultery?

Answer 18

.10 commandments very clearly say “do not commit adultery”
.adultery causes harm and is not a loving thing to do, goes against “love your neighbour as yourself”
.Quran says “adultery is an evil path”
.adultery goes against vows to be faithful to each other and “till death do us part”

Question 19

Why do some people accept the use of contraception?

Answer 19

.liberal Christian’s believe contraception is a natural form of family planning
.situation ethics believe it is dependent on the situation: “the morality of an action is dependant on the situation”- if it is being used to stop STI’s it is okay

Question 20

Why do some people go against the use of contraception?

Answer 20

.Catholic Church does not allow artificial contraception and prefers the use of natural methods- Catholic Church says “every sex act must remain open to the transmission of life”
.”be fruitful and multiply”- Genesis- the purpose of sex is to reproduce

Question 21

What do some people believe is the purpose of marriage?

Answer 21

.to “become one flesh” and have a committed and loving sexual relationship
.to have children “be fruitful and multiply”
.to support one another - Islam
.to provide stability- Islam

Question 22

Why are some people okay with divorce?

Answer 22

.”some marriages regrettably do fail”- church on England church- church understands not all marriages work out
.Islam- divorce is a last resort- not encouraged but sometimes acceptable

Question 23

why do some people do against divorce?

Answer 23

.marriage means you become “one flesh” so you can not separate as you have been connected together by God
.”what God has joined together let no man separate”- God has created this marriage so we cannot destroy Gods creation
.Catholic Church- divorce is a grave offence against the natural law- divorce is never allowed
.”till death do us part”- you have to stay together till death as you made this promise to God at marriage

Question 24

why do some agree with and disagree with remarriage?

Answer 24

.catholics believe remarriage is permanent adultery
.Islam- remarriage is encouraged as it provides stability

Question 25

Divorce/remarriage: “what God has…”

Answer 25

“What God has joined together let no man separate”

Question 26

Divorce/remarriage: “some marriages…”- Church of England

Answer 26

“Some marriages regrettably do fail”

Question 27

What do people believe the purpose of family is?

Answer 27

Christianity: .to have children: “children are a heritage from the Lord”, “be fruitful and multiply” .to provide for family: “honour your mother and father” .education of children: “the home is the first school of Christian life” Islam: .stability and protection of children .to care for elderly relatives

Question 28

Nature of family: “children are…”-Christianity

Answer 28

“Children are a heritage from the Lord”

Question 29

Nature of family: “honour your…”-Christianity

Answer 29

“Honour your mother and father”

Question 30

Why do some people agree with gender equality?

Answer 30

Christianity: .”it is not good for men to be alone” men would not be able to love their lives without women .”male and female he created them”- both genders are made by God so we should respect both Islam: .men and women are equal but have different roles

Question 31

Why do people disagree with gender equality?

Answer 31

Christianity: .”women should remain silent in churches”- Catholic Church does not allow women to become priests .”wives submit to your husband”- we have to follow men Islam: .”men are in charge of women”- women have to listen to what men tell them to do

Question 32

Gender equality: “it is not good…”-Christianity

Answer 32

“It is not good for men to be alone”

Question 33

Gender equality- “male and female…”-Christianity

Answer 33

“Male and female he created them”

Question 34

Gender equality: “women should…”-Christianity

Answer 34

“Women should remain silent in churches”

Question 35

Gender equality: “wives submit…”-Christianity

Answer 35

“Wives submit to your husband”

Question 36

Gender equality- “men are in…”-islam

Answer 36

“Men are in charge of women”

Question 37

Gender equality- “men are in…”-islam

Answer 37

“Men are in charge of women”

Question 38

What do Christian’s think about cohabitation?

Answer 38

.”the morality of an action is dependant on the situation”- some Christian’s will choose to cohabit as they believe they love for each other is enough to demonstrate commitment .okay as long as it isn’t sexual as sexual relationships only belong in marriage: “flee from sexual immorality”