Theme A - Relationships And Family Flashcards
Is premarital intercourse a sin in Christianity ?
YES
What is the general christian view on intercourse ?
- Gift from God
What does the Bible say about having children ?
“Go forth and multiply” - Genesis
What does the Bible say about being married ?
“It is better to be married” - Corinthians
What does the Bible say about being unified ?
“Two will become one flesh”
What is the Christian view on Adultery ?
- Wrong
- Goes against the Ten Commandments
- Jesus spoke against it on the Sermon on the Mount
What does the Catholic Church teach marriage to be ?
A sacrament
What does the Bible say about being fruitful ?
“Be fruitful and increase in number “
What does the Catholic Church believe about intercourse being an opportunity?
Every time the act happens there should be a chance of procreation.
Which churches allow cohabitation ?
Quaker and Methodist
What is chastity ?
Avoiding sex until marriage.
What is an example of the encouragement of chastity within the Church ?
The Silver Ring Thing - Evangelical Christians
What does Buddhism teach about intercourse ?
Intercourse in a natural desire and not wrong
What does Buddhism teach about premarital intercourse ?
Acceptable and no less moral
What do Buddhists believe that intercourse shouldn’t cause ?
- Tanha(Craving)
- Harm
What do Buddhists believe about Adultery ?
Wrong as it causes harm
What is an example of celibacy in Buddhism ?
Monks and Nuns take a vow
What does the Bible say about Homosexuality in Leviticus ?
“Thou shalt not lie with mankind as with womankind: it is abomination “
When was homosexual marriage legalised in the UK ?
2013
What does the Bible say about homosexuality in Leviticus ?
“Do not have sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman”
What does the Church of England say about homosexuality ?
Acceptable if they don’t commit acts
What does the Catholic Church say about homosexuality ?
Totally opposed
What teaching from the Bible can be used in support of homosexuality ?
“Love your neighbour “
Which Christian denomination fully accepts homosexuality ?
Quakers
What does Buddhism say about homosexuality ?
Does not oppose homosexual relationships or marriage
What does the Bible say about Adultery in Exodus ?
“You shall not commit adultery”
What does the Bible say about sexual immorality ?
“Be holy and completely free from sexual immorality”
What do Catholics believe about Artificial Contraception ?
Totally opposed as it goes against God’s idea of procreation.
What is the Biblical teaching regarding withdrawal method ?
The story of Onan
Which Christian denomination supports the use of contraception?
Protestants
What do Buddhists believe about contraception?
- Most say it’s alright
- Some say its wrong due to killing of life
What do Buddhists believe about conceiving?
Not a religious duty
What is the Christian belief about marriage ?
- Heterosexual and monogomous
- Allows for lawful procreation
What is the Buddhist belief about marriage ?
- Not a religious duty or sacred act
- Secular
- Monks can bless the marriage
Do Catholics permit divorce ?
Yes, as a last resort but is frowned upon.
What does the Bible say about divorce ?
“What God has joined together let no man separate”
Does the Catholic Church permit annulment ?
Yes in exceptional circumstances and when the marriage hasn’t been consummated.
Do Catholics support remarriage ?
Mostly no unless previous marriage was annulled
What Biblical quote supports remarriage ?
“if her husband dies, she is free to marry anyone “
What does the Bible day about the way Children should act ?
“Children, obey your parents “
“Honour your father and mother”
What does the Bible say about wives in relation to their husbands?
“Wives , submit to your husbands”
What Biblical teaching supports gender equality ?
“You are all one in Christ Jesus”
What does Buddhism say about gender equality ?
Support it fully
What teaching from the Dhammapada supports gender equality ?
“Gender and social positions are all illusory”
What does the Bible say about the way as to which fathers should treat their children ?
“Father don’t exasperate your children”
