Unit 3 Section 3 Marriage and the Family Flashcards
What was normal family life in the 1960s?
1) No sex before marriage
2) Homosexuals not seen in public
3) Marriages lasted a lifetime
4) People were married in church usually by the age of 25
How has family life changed since the 1960s?
1) Divorce is normal
2) Most people have sex before marriage
3) Same-sex couples can marry
4) Not many marriages take place in church
Give 4 reasons for the change in attitude towards Cohabitation:
1) Availability of contraception
2) Christianity lost its influence
3) Celebrities living together before marriage
4) TV and films presented it as acceptable
Give 4 reasons for the change in attitude towards Divorce:
1) New laws made divorce cheaper and easier
2) Equality for women - they deserve the choice
3) Women are financially independent from their husbands
4) Marriages last longer now
Give 4 reasons for the change in attitude towards family life:
1) Due to cohabitation, more families have unmarried couples
2) Due to divorce, more people are re-married
3) Extended family more popular - relatives look after children
4) Due to divorce, more single-parents
Give 3 reasons for the change in attitude towards Homosexuality:
1) Changes in the law
2) Openness of gay celebrities
3) Work of organisations, eg. Stonewall
What is the Catholic attitude towards sex before marriage?
They try to encourage abstinence before marriage and faithfulness in marriage
What is the Liberal Protestant attitude towards sex before marriage?
They accept cohabitation and sometimes sex before marriage
What is the Evangelical Christian attitude towards sex before marriage?
They don’t accept any forms of sex before marriage
Why do Christians believe that sex outside of marriage is wrong?
1) Christianity teaches that sex should be bring joy and pleasure to a married couple
2) The Bible says it is sinful
3) The Church teaches that it is wrong
4) Adultery is condemned in the Ten Commandments
What is the PURPOSE of marriage?
Procreative Unitive Restrict sex to each other Parent a Catholics family Once only - no divorce Sacrament Encourage and support each other
In a wedding ceremony, the couple having each other’s support and comfort is shown in:
- A preparation course
- The priest asking the couple before vows if they will love and support each other
In a wedding ceremony, the lifelong relationship of love and faithfulness is shown in:
- The exchange of vows
- The Bible readings and homily
In a wedding ceremony, the procreation of children is shown in:
- The priest asking the couple of they’ll accept children from God
- The Bible readings and homily
In a wedding ceremony, the bringing up of a Christian family is shown in:
- The preparation course
- The priest asking the couple if they will bring children up according to the law of Christ and his Church
Give 4 reasons why Catholics DISAGREE with divorce:
1) Jesus said divorce is wrong
2) The Catechism teaches that marriage can’t be dissolved so religious divorce is impossible
3) Because of this ^, re-marriage would be adultery and bigamy
4) The covenant with God cannot be broken
Give 4 reasons why other Christians AGREE with divorce:
1) Jesus allowed divorce for a partner’s adultery
2) It’s better to divorce than live in hatred
3) If Christians confess their sins they can be forgiven
4) The effects of a couple not divorcing would be worse
Why is family life important for Catholics?
1) Allows Christianity to grow
2) Expected outcome of Catholic marriage
3) People learn right from wrong as children - less evil in the world
4) Children learn about the faith
How do Catholic parishes help with the upbringing of children?
1) Catholic Schools
2) Classes in preparation for the Sacrament
3) Children’s Liturgies
4) Youth Clubs and activities
Give 4 ways in which Catholic Parishes help keep families together:
1) Remind parents of their vows
2) Priest gives help and advice
3) Offer financial support
4) Produced a series of leaflets to meet needs of families
Catholic attitude to Homosexuality (what and why)?
Being homosexual is not a sin but homosexual sexual relationships are
1) Bible condemns it
2) Sex should be procreative
3) Teaching of the Magisterium
4) People can control their sexual activity
Evangelical Protestant attitude to Homosexuality (what and why)?
Homosexuality is a sin and we should pray for gay people
1) Bible condemns it
2) Salvation of Christ can remove all sins
3) All Churches have taught it
Liberal Protestant attitude to Homosexuality (what and why)?
Homosexuals are welcome in the church but mustn’t have sex
1) Bible needs reinterpreting
2) Christians should be loving and accepting
3) The Holy Spirit may approve of some people’s homosexuality
4) Christians should be open and honest
Name the natural method of contraception:
The rhythm method
Name 4 artificial methods of contraception:
1) The Pill
2) Morning After Pill
3) Injection
4) Condom
Give 3 reasons why people use contraception:
1) To prevent STIs
2) To prevent pregnancies
3) To help with health issues e.g. acne
Catholic Attitude to Contraception (what and why)?
Sex is a gift from god and only the rhythm method of contraception is acceptable
1) Pope condemned contraception
2) Pope said they can use natural contraception
3) Morning after pill is like abortion
4) Sex should be procreative
Non-Catholic Christian Attitude to Contraception (what and why)?
Contraception is fine as long as it’s not to stop having kids altogether
1) Contraception is loving and just for kids and woman
2) Not against gods will
3) Nothing in the Bible forbids it
4) Combats HIV/AIDs
Give 4 parts of ‘The Big Question’ which offer arguments FOR homosexuality:
1) Catholics should be loving and accepting
2) We don’t take other parts of the Bible literally
3) It’s forcing people to choose faith or sexuality
4) Marriage should be about love
Give 4 parts of ‘The Big Question’ which offer arguments AGAINST homosexuality:
1) The Bible condemns homosexual acts
2) It’s unnatural which is why they can’t have children
3) Not a human right for gay people to marry
4) The Pope is against gay marriage
Give 2 reasons why ‘Big Questions’ presented homosexuality fairly to religious people:
1) Both sides of argument given
2) Evidence used to back up opinions
Give 2 reasons why ‘Big Questions’ presented homosexuality unfairly to religious people:
1) It only showed one Christian point of view
2) Religious ideas were often interrupted
