y11 mock marriage and the family Flashcards
whats the purpose of marriage for Christians
a couple can have a life-long relationship of love/faithfulness
to enjoy sx with each other in the way God intended
so children can be brought up in a Christian family and attend church
why is marriage important to Christians
its a holy gift from God and part of his plan for men and women to live together
marriage provides security and a stable environment for children to be raised as Christians
some Christians believe its a sacrament, God is involved and vows are made to God showing marriage is sacred
SOURCE OF WISDOM for marriage
for this reason a man will leave his father and mother to be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh
Christian responses to the non religious attitudes to marriage
the roman catholic church have condemned the non-religious attitude and insist that Christians should refrain from sx
liberal protestant church accept that couples may live together b4 marriage but expect them to marry b4 starting a family
Christian beliefs on the purpose of marriage
procreation (new life), Children are a gift from God
‘children obey your parents’
local parishes
Christians believe children are important and the church should support families in the local parish
parishes try to help families because they have a duty to help children baptised in a church
teaching children about Christianity requires knowledge-sunday school
in what ways do the church support families
holding family services on Sunday, families can be strengthened by families worshiping together
sunday school-children learn about Christian faith
toddler groups-this helps parents with young children to socialise from each other
why do some Christians agree with contraception
why do others disagree
agree: sx is for enjoyment as well
nothing in the bible forbids
disagree: sx is for procreation
Catholics follow hv which forbids it
humanist views on family planning
contraception prevents unwanted children
means every child is wanted
avoids stds
