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U1S3 Marriage And The Family Flashcards

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Civil partnership

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A legal ceremony giving a homosexual couple the same legal rights as a husband and wife

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Cohabitation

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Living together without being married

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Contraception

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Intentionally preventing pregnancy from occurring

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Faithfulness

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Staying with your marriage partner and only having sex with them

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Homosexuality

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Sexual attraction to the same sex

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Nuclear family

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Mother father and children living as a unit

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Premarital sex

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Having sex before marriage

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Procreation

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The act of making new life

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Promiscuity

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Having sex with a number of partners without commitment

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Reconstituted family

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Where two sets of children (stepbrothers and stepsisters) become one family when they divorced divorced parents marry each other

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Remarriage

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Marrying again after being divorced from a previous marriage

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Adultery

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Sexual acts between a married person and someone other than their marriage partner

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Why have there been changed in issues such as, divorce, family and homosexuality

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– The UK is now a multi faith and multi ethnic society
– People are more tolerant of difference
– Less focus on Christian teachings
– Church has less influence
– Decline in traditional family values
– Women are more equal than men
– Homosexuality is more acceptable

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Christian attitudes against sex outside marriage

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– The bible says sex is for marriage partners
– Children born outside of marriage have a less stable family life
– Promiscuity makes people vulnerable to sexually transmitted infections
– Sex unites a married couple
– Adultery breaks the marriage vows made before God
– Casual relationships are wrong
– Sex is special and should be saved for marriage
– Adultery is forbidden
– Married couples should be faithful

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Christians attitudes for sex before marriage

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– The couple love each other
– They are committed in a long term relationship
– They intend to get married in the future
– It helps couples to find out if they will be suited as marriage partners

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Sex outside marriage is wrong in Islam. Why is this

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  1. Sex should be kept special for marriage so at puberty boys and girls are kept separate
  2. Adultery is a sin and forbidden by Allah
  3. Muslims should never behave in a sexual manner towards each other
  4. The purpose of sex is for procreation
  5. The ideal marriage painter is one who loves Allah
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Explain why Muslims should marry

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  1. Muhammad was married
  2. Marriage is Allah’s intention
  3. Sexual desire if a first from Allah and Muslims are taught to fulfil this through marriage
  4. Muslims do not cohabit because sex should only take place between a married couple
  5. Marriage brings Allah’s blessing and forgiveness
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Christian attitudes against divorce

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  1. Divorce is not recognised by the Catholic Church because intended for life
  2. Jesus said divorce is wrong
  3. Marriage is a sacrament and would break wedding vows made to God
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Christian attitudes for divorce

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  1. Jesus seemed to allow divorce in cases of adultery
  2. People can mistakes
  3. God is ready to forgive sins
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Explain teachings of divorce in Islam

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  1. The husband must announce his intention to divorce his wife three times over a period of three months
  2. During this time the couple love together but do not have sex
  3. The couple and their families have a chance to try and work things out
  4. After three months, they are free to divorce
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Muslims attitudes for divorce

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– Marriage is a contract in Islam, not a promise to Allah
– The Qur’an allows Muslims to divorce
– Islam has rules for how divorce is to happen and how divorced women and children to be cared for
– The family is very important to Muslims and try feel it may be better for children to have divorced parents rather then to live with hatred and bittnerness

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Muslim attitudes against divorce

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– Muhammad the perfect example did not divorce
– Muhammad said divorce was most hated things of all things Allah has permitted
– Divorce may damage the lives of children
– Divorce shows disrespect to the family

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Last resorts for divorce in Islam

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If the husband

  1. Is absent for a long period of time
  2. Is in prison
  3. Refuses to provide for the wife
  4. Is unable to have sex
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Give 4 teachings on family life in Christianity

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  1. The foundation of society- children are brought up in a loving family- taught right and wrong- keeps a stable society
  2. Family relationships- bible teaches children should respect and honour parents- parents have a responsibility to care for their children and to teach them about god
  3. Social environment - children are baptised- attend Sunday schools
  4. The church- seen as a family- community can provide support to families
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Describe the typical Muslim family

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  1. Muslim families are extended families. They include parents children grandparents and other relatives
  2. Muslims believe extended families offer love and support
  3. The elderly are tested with respect and children are expected to look after them
  4. It is at the heart of the community
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Name 7 Muslim family values

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  1. Family is where religious activities take place
  2. The mother and father have a responsibility to raise children as Muslims
  3. The family is the foundation of Muslim community
  4. Children are taught to show love kindness mercy and compassion
  5. The worldwide family is ummah which all Muslims are part of
  6. Family life is the fist level of community in Islam
  7. The family provides a healthy and loving environment for children
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Christian attitudes against homosexuality

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– Marriage was intended by God to be between one woman and one man
– Same sex partners cannot have children and the purpose of Christian marriage is to have children
– Homosexuality is seen to undermine the family unit
– Some Christians teach homosexuals should remain celibate (never have sex)

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Christian attitudes for homosexuality

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– Some believe homosexuality is natural as all humans were created by God
– Some Christians will bless a homosexual civil partnership
– Same sex couples demonstrate live and should be allowed to celebrate their commitment
– Jesus taught love thy neighbour. This means showing respect for everyone

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Muslims are against homosexuality. Why is this?

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  1. Homosexuality is forbidden in the Qur’an
  2. It is punishable by death in Shar’iah law
  3. Homosexual couples cannot produce children
  4. It is believed to be harmful to the health of individuals
  5. Homosexuality is seen as a threat to the stability of Islamic society
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What are the reasons for choosing contraception

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  1. To plan when to have a family
  2. They are too young to have children
  3. Pregnancy may be harmful to the mother
  4. The couple may carry genetic disorders
  5. They could not provide for the chum
  6. Their lifestyle is not compatible with children
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Christian attitudes against contraception

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  1. Every sexual act should be open to the possibility of having a child
  2. The main purpose is to have children
  3. Sex was a gift from God for procreation
  4. Contraception may encourage promiscuity
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Christian attitudes for contraception

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  1. Using contraception is not a sin
  2. Contraception can be used to help family planning
  3. In times of financial difficulty or ill health, it may be more acceptable
  4. Sex is not just for procreation
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Muslim attitudes for contraception

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  1. Muslim authorities allow the use of contraception to preserve the life of the mother
  2. Some believe Muhammad supported the withdrawal method of contraception
  3. In some Muslim countries, contraception is taught through leaflets and posters for economic reasons
  4. Some suggest that all non permanent methods of contraception are acceptable for married couples
  5. Both partners should be married and should consent to the type of contraception used
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Muslim attitudes against contraception

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  1. In strict Muslim countries only natural forms of contraception are allowed
  2. Permanent methods are forbidden
  3. Methods that cause an early abortion are not acceptable
  4. Having children is very important for Muslim families and the use of contraception would prevent this
  5. Life is a sacred gift from Allah and Muslims should not prevent this

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