THEME A: Relationships And Families

Question 1

What does heterosexual mean?

Answer 1

Sexual attraction to the opposite gender

Question 2

What does homosexual mean?

Answer 2

Sexual attraction to the same gender

Question 3

What are two contrasting Christian views on sexuality?

Answer 3

• Roman Catholics: sex between people of the same gender is sinful and argue that homosexual relationships are banned by the Bible
• Liberal Christians teach that Jesus wanted people to love each other and show mercy and that we should be accepting of homosexuals

Question 4

What 2 quotes supports this negative view for Christianity?

Answer 4

• “Increase in number” Genesis 1 - to Adam and Eve - against God’s command as can’t reproduce
• “Do not have sexual relations with a man as one does with a women; that is detestable.”

Question 5

What is a Muslim view on homosexuality?

Answer 5

• Forbidden, in most Muslim countries it is against the law
• Against God’s will and natural law to procreate
• Acting upon it isn’t okay

Question 6

What are two Christian views on sex before marriage?

Answer 6

• Christians: sex before marriage is unacceptable, deep, life long union only after marriage, irresponsible to risk STI’s or pregnancy
• Liberal Christians: valid expression for a couple’s love, deep connection, intimacy

Question 7

What is a quote that supports this negative Christian view on sex before marriage?

Answer 7

“Every sexual act must be within the framework of marriage”

Question 8

What is a Muslim view on sex before marriage?

Answer 8

• Sex is a gift from God - must be used responsibly
• It is considered the same as adultery and rape and is a serious sin

Question 9

What are two religious views on sex outside marriage?

Answer 9

• Christians: wrong, involves lies, breaks two commandments: “You shall not lie” “You shall not commit adultery”, breaks promises to God made during wedding
• Muslims: adultery as a serious sin, ruins marriages as it is a betrayal of trust “it is an outrage and an evil path”

Question 10

What is contraception?

Answer 10

A way of preventing pregnancy when a couple have sex

Question 11

What are the methods of contraception?

Answer 11

• The pill
• Injection
• Condoms
• Sterilisation
• The coil

Question 12

What is a natural method of contraception?

Answer 12

• Only having sex at certain times of the month to reduce chance of getting pregnant

Question 13

Why is the coil and the morning after pill seen as problematic?

Answer 13

Because it is seen as abortion as it stops the egg from developing

Question 14

What is a Christian belief about contraception and a quote?

Answer 14

• Having children is God’s greatest gift
• God’s will to be born within marriage
  -“be fruitful and multiply” Genesis

Question 15

What do Catholic and Orthodox churches believe about contraception and a quote to support this?

Answer 15

• Artificial methods go against natural law
• Sex is for making new life
• Contraception is preventing God’s plan
  “Every sexual act should have the possibility of creating new life”

Question 16

What does the Church of England believe about contraception?

Answer 16

• Should be allowed so that couples can take time and consider

Question 17

What is marriage?

Answer 17

Legal unions between two people in a relationship

Question 18

Give three ways a marriage ceremony helps support Christians in their married life

Answer 18

• External support from family and friends
• Vows for a set structure as well as public declaration to the world and God
• one of the SACRAMENTS: lifelong union blessed by God and supported by prayers and readings

Question 19

What are examples of the vows said during a ceremony?

Answer 19

“for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, til death do us part”

Question 20

What do Christians believe about the nature of marriage including a quote? (3)

Answer 20

• One of God’s gifts at creation
• Become “one flesh”
• Bring new life into the world through marriage

Question 21

What is the purpose of marriage for Christians?

Answer 21

Provide a stable environment for family life, proper place to enjoy a sexual relationship

Question 22

What is the purpose of marriage for Muslims?

Answer 22

• Foundation for family life
• Intended by God for sharing love
• Two families coming together too
• Faith in Allah

Question 23

What is a civil partnership?

Answer 23

Legal union of same-sex couples

Question 24

What are two contrasting Christian beliefs about same-sex marriage?

Answer 24

• God made humans to procreate, can’t do that in same-sex marriage
• Quakers say a physical expression of love shouldn’t be forbidden

Question 25

What is cohabitation?

Answer 25

Couple living together and having sexual relations

Question 26

Why would people say cohabitation is right?

Answer 26

- Some decide to live together before they get married - See if relationship will work before long-term commitment - Loving partnership regardless of being married

Question 27

What do Christians believe about cohabitation?

Answer 27

- Opposed to sex before marriage believe that cohabitation is sinful - Anglican + Protestant believe it is okay

Question 28

What do Muslims believe about cohabitation?

Answer 28

Against cohabitation as believe a sexual relationship should only occur within a marriage

Question 29

What are the reasons for divorce?

Answer 29

- Growing apart - Immaturity - Addiction - Domestic violence - Inability to have children - Work and money pressures - Disappointed in sex - Illness - Disabilities - Adultery - No communication

Question 30

What are two Christian views on divorce?

Answer 30

- Vows are made before God and shouldn't be broken, Catholics: sacrament - lifelong union - Annulments accepted by Catholics, might be more compassionate and loving for divorce, depends on circumstances

Question 31

What is a Christian quote about divorce?

Answer 31

"if a man divorces hsi wife for any cause other than unfaithfulness he involves her in adultery"

Question 32

In what 3 ways do Churches help divorces and prevent them?

Answer 32

- Counselling - outside agencies - Prayers: supporting couples during difficult times - Sacraments: forgiveness and reconciliation into broken marriages - All done by clergy

Question 33

What are Muslim views on divorce?

Answer 33

- As a last resort - Husband must continue his responsibility for his children - Divorce is hateful to God

Question 34

What is a Christian quote on remarrying?

Answer 34

"Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her" Mark

Question 35

What are two Christians beliefs about remarriage?

Answer 35

- Catholic church do not accept it as the bible says you commit adultery - Church should show God's love and forgiveness and allow a second opportunity at finding happiness - as long as vows are taken seriously

Question 36

What is a Muslim belief on remarriage?

Answer 36

- Remarriage acceptable - “Divorced women shall also have maintenance"

Question 37

What is a nuclear family?

Answer 37

A couple and their children regarded as a basic family unit

Question 38

What is an extended family?

Answer 38

- More than parents and their children - Includes grandparents + other relatives

Question 39

What is a Christian belief about the nature of families?(4)

Answer 39

- Love highest commandment - within a family child should learn to love - Extended family in biblical times - looking after family members when they are older - Ideally male and female role models - Others being in secure and loving is more important the gender

Question 40

What is a Christian quote on the nature of families?

Answer 40

"Honour your father and your mother" Exodus

Question 41

What do Muslims believe about the nature of families?

Answer 41

- Extended family part of God's plan - Islam allows men to have more than one wife - Prophet Muhammad had several wives

Question 42

What is the role of parents for Christians+quote?

Answer 42

- Expected to raise children within faith - "Here one learns endurance and the joy of work.. love and forgiveness"

Question 43

What is the role of parents for Muslims?(3)

Answer 43

- Men expected to work and provide - Women expected to look after home and children, great respect from children - Role models with love

Question 44

What is the purpose of family for Christians?(3)

Answer 44

- Procreation - fulfilling God's plan - Creates stability - Educate children through faith, right from wrong

Question 45

What is the purpose of family for Muslims?(4)

Answer 45

- The Qur’an addresses married people are guarded and protected. - Family prevents sin, loneliness and outside danger - Stable environment - respect parents, respect elderly, honour to repay elderly

Question 46

What is gender equality?

Answer 46

Giving people the same rights regardless of their gender

Question 47

What are Christian views on gender equality + quote?

Answer 47

- Everyone as equals in the image of God "love thy neighbour as thyself" - Discrimination is wrong "you are all one in Christ Jesus"

Question 48

What are Muslim views on gender equality?

Answer 48

- Muslims believe that God created everyone equal - The Qur’an teaches that men and women were created from a single soul - Mothers of high value as they bring up children