Theme A: Relationships And Families

Question 1

Christian general attitudes towards sexual relationships

Answer 1

Sex requires a commitment of marriage
All against unfaithfulness

Question 2

Bible verses about heterosexuality

Answer 2

Genesis 1:28 and 2:24
A man and a woman should be united together

Question 3

Buddhist general attitudes towards sexual relationships

Answer 3

Does not favour one sexuality over another
Does not say that sex before marriage is wrong
Do not harm others through sexual activity

Question 4

Christian views on homosexual relationships

Answer 4

Some oppose as they believe it goes against gods plan
Catholic Church teaches that being homosexual is sinful

CofE welcomes homosexuals
Some are accepting

Question 5

Bible verse against homosexuality

Answer 5

“Do not have sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman; that is detestable”
-Leviticus 18:22

Question 6

Buddhist views of homosexual relationships

Answer 6

Teachings don’t oppose homosexual relationships
Not morally different to heterosexual relationships
Consent and respect regardless of gender

Question 7

When was homosexuality legalised in the UK

Answer 7

1967

Question 8

When was gay marriage legally recognised in the UK

Answer 8

2014

Question 9

What does the ring that some Christians wear as a pledge to to ave sex before marriage say

Answer 9

True love waits

Question 10

Why do Christians believe that adultery is wrong

Answer 10

It involves secrecy and lies and betrayal of trust. It breaks the promises Christian couples make before god during their wedding ceremony
“You shall not commit adultery”

Question 11

What Christian teaching tells Christians that all life is sacred

Answer 11

Sanctity of Life

Question 12

What do all Christians place high value on

Answer 12

Family life- marriage is the best environment to bring up children (a man and a woman)

Question 13

Commandment to do with parents

Answer 13

Honour your mother and father

Question 14

What is the third precept

Answer 14

Refrain from sexual misconduct

Question 15

Why could some Buddhist view casual sex as misconduct?

Answer 15

It is using someone for your own pleasure

Question 16

What is Tanha

Answer 16

Craving, one of the four noble truths

Question 17

Why might sex before marriage cause Dukkha

Answer 17

It is the result of tanha, as it desiring pleasure

Question 18

Two steps on the N8FP that relate to sex before marriage

Answer 18

Right intention- do not use others for personal pleasure

Right mindfulness- ensure the other person’s happiness

Question 19

Two steps on the N8FP that relate to sex outside of marriage

Answer 19

Right intention- hurts others

Right action- cuts off a loving relationship, hurts your partner

Question 20

One step on the N8FP that relates to same sex relationships

Answer 20

Right intention- loving relationship, everyone must be happy

Question 21

Three precepts that relate to sex before marriage

Answer 21

Refrain from harming any living beings
Refrain from sexual misconduct
Refrain from taking what is not freely given

Question 22

Three precepts that relate to sex outside of marriage

Answer 22

Refrain from harming any living beings
Refrain from sexual misconduct
Refrain from wrong speech

Question 23

Three precepts that relate to same sex relationships

Answer 23

Refrain from harming any living beings
Refrain from sexual misconduct
Refrain from wrong speech

Question 24

Why do some religious believers believe that sex is sacred

Answer 24

It is a gift from god an should therefore be respected

Question 25

Why do catholics not support contraception

Answer 25

It is against natural law as it is natural that conception may happen with intercourse

Question 26

What method of contraception do catholics authorise

Answer 26

The rhythm method

Question 27

Why do some Christians support the use of contraception

Answer 27

It is a responsible way of planing a family and prevents unwanted pregnancies

Question 28

Buddhist views on contraception

Answer 28

Seen as positive as it protects the parents from an unwanted pregnancy and the child room being unwanted If the foetus never develops, no aspect of karma can develop either

Question 29

Marriage is God’s ___ and was ordained by God at ____

Answer 29

Gift, creation

Answer 30

Gift, creation

Question 31

What type of worship is marriage to christians

Answer 31

A sacrament and a covenant before God

Question 32

Advantages of co-habitation (without marriage)

Answer 32

Easy to end No formal commitment Saves money (shared costs, less travel)

Question 33

Disadvantages of co-habitation (without marriage)

Answer 33

No legal protection Debt left to one person if the other decides to leave

Question 34

Married life advantages

Answer 34

Legal protection Being with a loved one Shared costs Stable ground for having children

Question 35

Married life disadvantages

Answer 35

Legally binding Expected to have children Sense of being trapped Difficult to get a divorce

Question 36

What are the main purposes of marriage for Christians

Answer 36

Having children, being united before god, having a loving relationship, strengthen community

Question 37

Who is the unseen witness at a Christian marriage

Answer 37

God

Question 38

What is the general synod

Answer 38

The legislative body of he CofE

Question 39

Why would Christians want to get married in church

Answer 39

Traditional, God as a witness, safe space, community, connection to their faith, sacred, solemn event

Question 40

What is explained Sigalovada Sutta

Answer 40

Each member of the family has different responsibilities to ensure that everyone can live in harmony, security, and happiness

Question 41

What did Jesus teach about remarriage

Answer 41

Anyone who divorced and remarried was committing adultery

Question 42

Why are Christians against dicorce

Answer 42

Vows are made in the presence of god ad are sacred so therefore must not be broken

Question 43

Roman Catholicism view of divorce and remarriage

Answer 43

Unable to get divorce as it is a sin Remarriage is adultery Catholic Church teaches that marriage is a sacrament It is possible to get an annulment from the Pope (legal papers that say the marriage is dissolved)

Question 44

What can catholics do instead of divorce

Answer 44

Separate

Question 45

Anglican/ Protestant/ Methodist view of divorce and remarriage

Answer 45

Allowed to separate to fix the marriage Encouraged to help the couple during the difficult time Protestant churches (e.g Methodists) accept civil divorce and allow remarriage in church under certain conditions Divorced Anglicans can remarry in church with the Bishop’s permission

Question 46

What are Buddhist attitudes towards divorce

Answer 46

Don’t want marriage to beak down as it can cause bad karma Divorce is allowed to occur but should be carried out in a way that avoids causing greater harm than necessary

Question 47

What is a nuclear family

Answer 47

A family consisting of a mother, father, and children

Question 48

What percentage of children in the uk live in single-parent families

Answer 48

25%

Question 49

What are the roles of parents in a religious family

Answer 49

Teaching their children to: Respect life Be generous Be compassionate Be able to form loving relationships Be tolerant Be faithful to their beliefs Usually expected to raise their children within their faith

Question 50

What did the 1918 Representation of the People Act do

Answer 50

Gave women of property over the age of 30 the right to vote

Question 51

General Christian responses to sexism

Answer 51

Men and women are created equal by God They have different roles Staying at home and bringing up children is their faith is seen as important as having a career and making money

Question 52

Roman Catholic Church + Protestant CofE responses to sexism

Answer 52

Does not allow women to be priests (RCC) Voted against women becoming Bishops (PCofE)

Question 53

Buddhism responses to sexism

Answer 53

Teaches that men and women have equal value Everyone has the potential to reach enlightenment

Question 54

Traditional view of the gender roles

Answer 54

Women were at home as wives and husbands went out to work to provide for their family

Question 55

How did Jesus go against the common attitudes of the time towards women

Answer 55

He didn’t have any female disciples but did have many close friends who were women

Question 56

What did St. Paul say to do with the roles of me and women

Answer 56

“The head of every man is Christ, and the head of woman is man, the head of Christ is God”

Question 57

Theravada views of gender equality

Answer 57

The Aparimitayur Sutra suggests women must be reborn as men before they can achieve enlightenment

Question 58

Mahayana and Western Buddhist views on gender equality

Answer 58

Lotus sutra teaches that men and women are equal in their ability to attain enlightenment Gender discrimination expresses a lack of metta The Triratna Buddhist Order has the same ordination process for men and women