what is a quote from genesis about the purpose of marriage
” be fruitful and multiply” - genesis
what does homosexuality mean
being physically / sexually attracted to persons of the same gender
when did same sex marriage become legal in the UK
2013 - same sex couples have been able to marry
what does surah say about same sex marriage
” must you lust after males and abandom the wives God has created for you ? you are exceeding all bounds”
” dishonour them both .. but if they repent and correct themselves, leave them alone”
what does leviticus say about same sex marriage
” do not have sexual relations with a man as you do with a woman , it is detestable”
what does pope francis say about same sex marriage
” who am i to judge”
what does it say in corinthians about same sex marriage
” men who have sex with men will not inherit the Kingdom of God”
what do quakers say about same sex marriage
” it is the nature and quality of the relationship that matters” = liberal view - doesnt matter on the gender as long as it is loving relationship
what are the religious positive attitudes towards homosexuality / agree with homosexual
- quakers and methodists now allow same sex marriage - quakers say that “ it is the nature and quality of the relationship that matters” - it is about love not gender
- all humans are created in imago dei - genesis = God has created us as unique individuals and this includes being LGBTQ+
- joseph flechers situation ethics - same sex relationships may be morally acceptable if theyre loving ( and dont cause harm) - if it is loving then it is in accordance with christian principles - jesus taught to “ love thy neighbour as yourself” - matthew
- pope francis - “ who am i to judge” - you shouldnt judge people , “live and let live”
what are the religious negative attitudes towards homosexuality / disagree with homosexual
” be fruitful and multiply” sex is for procreation - Gnesis
adam and eve - God had created opposite sex pairings , “ male and female He created them”
God given purpose of msrrisge is to have children - so same sex marriage is wrong
- catechsm of catholic church says ,” homosexuality is contrary to natural law” - and so goes against God’s predestined plan = wrong
- leviticus condemns same sex acts as ‘detestable’ - st paul says that they ‘ STOP YOU FROM ENTERING KINGDOM OF GOD” - scripture = infallible word of God
- surah 4 says those who engage in same sex acts should be “ DISHONOURED” - Qur’an is the infallible inheritent word of God AND sexual immortality in theQur’an is seen to be wrong and punishable
what is cohabitation
living together as a couple without being married
what do all christians and all muslims share in the their belief about sex before marriage
IT IS VERY BAD - THEY SHOULD NOT COMMIT ADULTERY
why do Christians and muslims believe that adultery is bad
- 10 commandments teach christians “ do not commit adultery” - exodus
- adultery goes against the marriage vows that are made in the presence of eachother, witnesses and God to be faithful to eachother
- adultery causes upset and harm - it is not a loving thing to do and would be seen as wrong
- hebrews teaches that the marriage bed should be kept “PURE” and God will “ judge the adulterer and sexually immoral”
- Qur’an describes adultery as an “ outrage and an evil path” - surah and the hadith says those who engage in illicit sex will be “ punished
- shari’ah law gives the death penalty as possible punishments for adultery, demonstrating how seriously adultery is punishable in islam ( but it requires 4 witnesses to be deemed punishable )
what are positive attitudes to sex before marriage
- liberal christians ( quakers ) -it is not necessarily wrong between 2 consensual adults. Nature of relationship is key . it may be made healthy way to express love within a modern commited relationship
- situation ethics - “ the morality of an action is dependent on the situration” - as long as the act is loving and not harmful it is not necesarily wrong
what are the negative attitudes to sex before marriage
islam - sex must take place within marriage : 100 lashes as punishment for sex before marriage - sruah 24
islam: “people should remain chaste until ready for marriage “- surha
catholic church - it is a grave sin to have sex outside of marriage - catechism
st paul - “ it is better to marry than to burn with passion” - corinthians
what is contraception
precautions taken to prevent pregnancy and to protect against contracting or transmitting STI’s
what is the natural methods of contraception
include rhythm method which is when a couple have sex when a woman is not fertile
what is artificial methods of contraception
human made objects designed to prevent pregnancy. - includes condoms , birth control pill
what is family planning
planning when to have a family and how big a family to have by use of birth control practices
what are the positive attitudes to contraception
church of england : it is acceptable “ provided it is done in the light of christian principles” - lambeth conference
liberal christians : contraception is a sensible method of family planning
some muslims: God wants to help people “ lighten their burden” because “ man was created weak “ - sruah 4 - contraception can be used within marriage to help with family planning / health reasons
situation ethics - contraception is not intrinsicsally evil - it depends on the situation eg it is better ( more loving ) that risking STI’s / unwanted pregnancies - lesser of 2 evils?
what are the negative attitudes to contraception
catholic chruch : contraception is intrinsically evil and denies the “ sovereign role of God’’ in the transmission of lie - every sex act must remain open to the transmission of life - otherwise you are not following order of “ be fruitful and multiply “
conservative christians - contraception may make sexual immorality more likeyl . Makes sex about pleasure rather than procreation - could risk STI’s and using people for sex
some muslims : purpose of sex is procreation , contraceptino is very wrong becase it prevents it and interfred with God’s will and plan
some muslims: some methosd could be consideed an early abortion and therefore infanticide - “ do not kill your children for fear of poverty we will provide for them” - sruah
what are the christian beliefs about the purpose of marriage
- to become one flesh - genesis
- have a commited and loving sexual relationship
- procreation - start family
- to fulfil sacraments - marriage is one of the7 sacrament in catholic church = fulfilling duties —-> catechism: “ marriage is a vocation , written in the very nature of man and woman”
what are the islamic beliefs about the purpose of marriage
- procreation
- support / protect one another - Abdul Hamid: “ the only way to protect all within society is to maintain a society where only a man and his wife share act of sex”
- to fulfil religious responsibilities - “ marry those among you who are single “ - surah 24 - command from God to get married
- to provide stability to society - “ there is no institution in islam more beloved and dearer to God than marriage” - hadith
what are vows
promises made during a marriage ceremony
