theme A - relationships and families

Question 1

arguments supporting homosexuality?

Answer 1

Roman Catholics - only relationships/marriages within the same sex are sinful.

liberal Protestants - jesus should love everyone and accept everyone so homosexuals are welcomed.

some parts of Islam - all people are of gods creation.

Question 2

arguments against homosexuality?

Answer 2

evangelical Protestants - homosexuality is sinful and should be punished (romans- 1:26-8)

some parts of Islam - condemned by the qur’an and Muhammed.

conservative members of the Anglican Church - it’s sinful (Corinthians 6:9-10)

Question 3

what do atheists/humanists believe about sex outside of marriage?

Answer 3

they approve and think it’s acceptable.

Question 4

what do all 3 religions believe about sex outside of marriage?

Answer 4

they say that it’s sinful and that marriage makes sex more special.

Question 5

is cohabitation approved of in all 3 religions?

Answer 5

no, cohabitation is unacceptable.

Question 6

having multiple sexual partners?

Answer 6

british society see this as a normality, due to contraception.

Question 7

what do catholic’s say about sex?

Answer 7

sex must stay in marriage, and lust is wrong.

Question 8

what do the Church of England say about sexual relationships?

Answer 8

they accept cohabitation and all modern views of sex.

Question 9

types of contraception?

Answer 9

condoms
the pill
coil
morning after pill
sterilisation 
natural family planning

Question 10

who is against contraception?

Answer 10

Roman Catholic Church - sex is for reproduction, you can’t prevent gods plan (procreation)

some see permanent contraception as the termination of a human life (like abortion)

muslims - contraception is wrong

Question 11

who is supportive of contraception?

Answer 11

atheists and humanists have no objections

contraception shows a responsible attitude to sex

Church of England - morally acceptable to have sex and not for reproduction.

Question 12

why choose divorce?

Answer 12

falling out of love
abusive partner
cheating partner
desertion

Question 13

arguments against divorce?

Answer 13

marriage vows are sacred

god doesn’t want to break the commitment

Question 14

arguments for divorce?

Answer 14

Jesus allows divorce for adultery

god should forgive sins

unhappy marriage is a waste of 2 lives

Question 15

why re-marry?

Answer 15

falling in love again
security for existing children
fulfilling sexual relationships

Question 16

trends in divorce?

Answer 16

it’s becoming more socially acceptable

Question 17

purpose of families?

Answer 17

to have children
to educate children into a faith
protection for all family members

Question 18

nature of families?

Answer 18

children obey their parents
parents look after the children
reflect the family of god

Question 19

family types?

Answer 19

nuclear 
extended
single parent
same-sex
blended

Question 20

contemporary family issues?

Answer 20

polygamy - not legal, creates jealousy and is opposed by Christians

same sex parents - have to adopt or have child through surrogacy.