Theme A: Relationships & Families Flashcards
What are positive attitudes to homosexuality?
Humans are created in God’s image meaning He created unique individuals, Quakers allow same-sex as its about love and it does not cause harm
What are negative attitudes to homosexuality?
Be fruitful, God created opposite sexes and it is contrary to natural law
What do Muslims and Christians believe about adultery?
ALL CHRISTIANS AND MUSLIMS BELIEVE IT IS A SIN
What are positive attitudes towards sex before marriage?
Liberals say it is not necessarily wrong as nature of relationship is key, and as long as it is loving, it is not a problem
What are positive attitudes towards contraception?
CofE say it is fine in a committed and Christian relationship, liberals say it is a sensible method of family planning and some Muslims believe God wants to lighten burdens
What are negative attitudes towards contraception?
Catholics believe it is intrinsically evil, conservatives says it’ll make sexual immorality more likely as they’ll make it about pleasure. Some Muslims say it interferes with Allah’s plan
What are purposes of marriage?
To become one flesh, to have kids and start a family and to fulfil the sacraments
What are positive attitudes to divorce and remarriage?
CofE believes there are circumstances for it, Muslims believe it should be used as a last resort
What are negative attitudes to divorce and remarriage?
Catholics believe it makes you one flesh, so cannot separate what God has brought together (adultery). Catholics believe divorce is a ‘grave sin’. Muslims see it as ‘detestable’ Muhammad did not divorce and Muslims should follow. Nikah should not be broken
What are religious views on remarriage?
Catholics never accept it, Protestants allow it but minister makes decision and Muslims allow remarriage in order to provide stability in the society
What is the nature and purpose of families?
Children are the Lord’s heritage (Psa. 127), to honour your father and mother and 1 Tim 5:8
What is gender prejudice?
Negative thoughts about a person or group of people based on their gender
What is gender discrimination?
Acting on prejudices against someone because of their gender
Why is gender discrimination seen to be wrong?
Both are made by God, Muslims believe men and women are spiritually equal and receive judgement, and we are all one in Christ (Gal. 3:28)
Why is gender discrimination seen to be right?
Catholics do not allow women to lead as Jesus only appointed male Apostles and Muslims believe women are restricted by society so should have other social roles
