Topic Flashcards
What is the Role and purpose of Sex?
Sex is Part of Gods creation.
Sex is special part of a human being.Only be shared between Marriage.To procreate and have a Family
What is the Christian view on Sex?
Christian teaching states that Sexual intercourse is wrong if it doesn’t happen within a marriage. The Bible teaches that sex before marriage is wrong and Sex should be within marriage to Procreate.
What is the Islam view on Sex?
Qu’ran clearly states that sex before marriage is wrong.Sex is a gift from Allah which could take place within a married relationship.Sex is gift from God to procreate and meet each other sexual needs.
Feature of wedding of Christian
The marriage takes place in a Church. The couples makes Vows to eachother which are sacred promises overseen by the priest(God).The couple Exchanges Rings which shows the Circle of Never ending love.Prayers ,Readings and sermon are done which includes readings from the bible.This shows the importance of the marriage.
Feature of wedding of Muslim
The marriage takes place at home or in a mosque.There is a contract between the bride and husband which is called ‘Nikah’ which shows they have agreed to be married. This contracts also includes ‘mahr’ where the Husband gives property, money or jewellery which will belong to her for life.The couple exchanges the rings to show the circle of never ending love.
During the Wedding there ‘Khutbah’ the talk by the imam and there readings from the Qu’ran.This shows the importance of the marriage.
What are 4 types of love?
Eros , Agape, Philia, Storge
What is Eros
Sexual love
What is Agape
Unconditional love
What is Philia
Love for Family and Friends
What is Storge
Sentimental love, love for pets or special objects
What is Christian view on marriage?
Christian see marriage has part of Gods creation where it is gift . its part of Gods plan for men and woman to live together.Marriage provides support to eachother which is built upon love.Marriage also provides a safe environment for bringing up children.
What is the Muslim view on Marriage?
The Ummah encourage poeple to get married and not lead to a celibacy live because marriage is part of life and Gift from Allah to procreate
What are the pressures of marriage?
Employment/Career Financial problems Children/or lack of children Affairs and Adultery Alcohol/Drug problems Arrange marriage
What if the Marriage goes Wrong?
Priest/imam gives Advise.
Advise from older experienced couples.Prayers.Referring to Religious teachings
What is the Christian view on Divorce?
Catholics are totally against divorce. They a couple should never get divorce because you are breaking God intention of marriage and Breaking Vows,but they say the couple can live apart
Non-Catholics say Divorce is Allowed only after everything has been tried and it should be the last resort.They refer to Jesus teachings where divorce was allowed for Adultery.