Theme A - Relationships And Families Flashcards
According to a Christian and Muslim what are the only suitable conditions tas to when you can have sex
If you’re married
What do Christians and Muslims think about sex outside of marriage?
It’s a sin
What is cohabitation
Living together unmarried
Why do Christians believe it’s important to only have sex inside of marriage?
Christians Believe
- Sex expresses a deep, loving lifelong union after marriage
- A couple should be sexually pure before marriage
- Sex should not be for temporary pleasure
- It is wrong to use people for sex, and it is irresponsible to spread STIs or risk pregnancy
Why do Muslims believe it’s important to only have sex inside of marriage?
- Sex is a gift from God and therefore must be used responsibly
- Children could be born out of wedlock
- The Qur’an forbids sex before marriage
What does the Song of Solomon contain ?
Poems celebrating sexual desire
What do liberal members think about sex out of marriage?
It’s more outdated, but in marriage is still ideal
What is promiscuity?
Having many sexual partners
What do religions think about promiscuity?
It’s seen as very wrong
What do most British people think about promiscuity?
It’s ok, especially because of contraception
What do atheists and humanists think about sex outside of marriage ?
It’s fine, humanists: as long as it causes no harm to anyone
What do most British people think about homosexuality?
It’s fine, deem it as normal and natural
What do religious scriptures tell us about their ideas on homosexuality
That it’s wrong, they only condone sex between a man and a woman
What is celibacy?
Celibacy means to remain unmarried and without sexual relationships for religious reasons
When do texts not condemn homosexuality
When they don’t act upon their feelings
State a reason for not applying standards about homosexuality today
We’re in a different cultural context, we’re now more accepting
What do a few Muslims think about homosexuality?
That it is outdated and think teachings should be reinterpreted
What are atheists views about contraception? And what are reasons for this?
They have no objection: Better for people to have children when they really want them Reduces risk of STIs
Why do some Christians object to contraception?
- [The pill] Destroys a fertilised egg which is seen as abortion
- The Catholic Church see it as against the “natural law” and
- It breaks the natural connection between the procreative and the unitive purposes of sex
What are religious peoples opinion about sterilisation?
They don’t believe in it
Name reasons a Muslim will give to allow use of contraception
Wether it will cause harm to the child, mother or any existing children
Which type of contraception do Muslims not allow?
Any non reversible methods (eg. Sterilisation)
What are Roman Catholics opinion on contraception?
They believe that it is wrong and Catholics are only permitted to use natural methods of birth control.
What type of contraception do Catholic Christians allow?
Natural contraception (eg. Less fertile)
What do lots of people believe e about contraception?
It should be a question of individual conscience, they see it as positive that women can control when they get pregnant
How do people in England view the idea of getting married?
Many see it as important / Many see it as unnecessary
How do non-religious people view divorce?
They see it as sensible if it brings more happiness or rids of problems
How do religious people view divorce?
They think marriage is important and you should try to avoid divorce
Why do Christians highly value marriage?
- It was God’s gift at creation
- Marriage is a sacrament a lifelong unioun blessed by God
- Marriage is a spiritual bond
- The only place to enjoy sex
What is polygamy?
Having multiple marriages at once
How do Christians view polygamy?
As wrong
Does pope Francis agree with cohabitation?
He realised it can be hard to marry, maybe because of financial reasons
Define adultery
Sex between a married person and some who is not their spouse (ie. cheating)
What do Muslims think about marriage?
It’s strongly recommended and provides love, companionship and stability
State a quote stating why Muslims believe marriage is Allahs will
“Marry the unmarried among you” Qur’an 24:32
Why is marriage important to Islam?
Because Islam is very family-orientated and having s secure environment for having children is important.
How do Muslims have marriage recognised as legal in Britain?
The couple must have a civil wedding ceremony
What is an arranged marriage?
Where parents choose a marriage partner for their child
What do Muslims think about Polygamy?
It’s critiqued but many Muslims think the qur’an allows it
On what conditions do Muslims think Polygamy is ok?
If the man can treat his multiple wives equally
Can only men, only women or both have a polygamy relationship?
Only men can have a polygamy relationship
How does Islam view adultery? Give a quote to support this
As a sin. The Qur’an 17:32 calls it “evil” and some Muslim countries punish it severely
Why are Muslims against same sex marriage?
Because they believe homosexual sex is forbidden by the Qur’an. And some believe because it’s partly for having children
Is divorce permitted in islam?
Yes - but only as a last resort
What happens to Muslims after divorce?
Both men and women are free to remarry
Why is a stable family ideal in religion?
It can give a child a sense of identity and feeling of security. They’ll learn how to behave and how to give and receive love, and about right and wrong
What is a nuclear family
The British ideal family model -married man and woman and their children
How has a nuclear family changed to stand as it is today?
The term may include: same sex parents, unmarried couples, reconstituted families and single parent families
Why do some Muslims believe homosexual parents should be accepted
Because no mater their personal opinion, nobody is without sin, so they shouldn’t judge.
Why is extended family important in Islam
Because it helps to offer love and support
Give an example of how women are unequal to men
Below half of MPs are women
Give an example as to why a minority of people argue men now have it worse
Women are more likely to go to university
What do non-religious think about gender equality?
- Most people agree with the idea of gender equality
What do Christians believe about gender equality?
- All people have been created as equals in the image of God
- Jesus treated women with respect
- Some traditional Christians believe that men are the head of the family and that women should mainly stay at home and care for children
- Some see marriage as an equal partnership where the different gifts of each person, male and female, strengthen family life
What do muslims believe about gender equality?
- Muslims believe that God created everyone equal.
- The Qur’an teaches that men and women were created from a single soul and have the same spiritual human nature
- Men and women have the same religious and moral responsibilities
- Mother’s are of high value within Islam. They bring up the children.
- Muhammad taught that anyone, man or women, who does a good deed for God’s sake will be rewarded
What are Christian views on remarriage?
- Jesus said that anyone who divorced and remarried were committing adultery
- The Catholic Church do not accept remarriage unless the first marriage was anulled
- Protestant and Methodist Christians allow remarriage in church as long as the couple take their vows seriously.
What are Muslim views on remarriage?
- Remarriage is acceptable- Muhammad married a divorced women
- Men should support their ‘ex’ wives until they remarry
What are Christian view on the nature of families?
- Parents should raise their children up in teh Christian faith
- In Biblical times people lived in extended families- so both young and old could be looked after. They also then continued religious traditions and values within the family.
- Some Christians disapprove of same sex parents because they feel the ideal is for children to grow up with a male and female role model.
What are Muslim views on the nature of families?
- Muslims believe that extended families are a part of God’s plan.
- Families shape the moral values an character of children.
- Muslims should care for the elderly with kindness and respect (because they cared for you when you were young.
- Some muslims believe Islam allows men to have more than one wife.
What are Muslim views on the role of the parent?
- Men are expected to work, provide and take responsibility for major decisions.
- Women look after the home, raise children and make decisions about the home.
- A mother commands great respect and obedience from her children.
- Muslims parents are expected to love and care for their children and bring them up in the faith of Islam.
- Sometimes they will help them to find suitable marriage partners.
- Muslims do not accept same sex parenting because they should have male or female role models.
What are Christian views on the role of parents?
- Good parents love, care for and raise their children to know right from wrong.
- Religious parents are expected to raise their children within their faith.
- Christian parents want to raise their children with Christian values.
