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What is the definition of adultery?
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voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and another person who is not their spouse
2
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What is the purpose of sex?
A
- procreation
- unification
- pleasure
3
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what are christian views on procreation
A
- may be seen as a religious duty
- RCC -> primary purpose of sex is to reproduce
4
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Give a Christian quote that shows the
purpose of sex is procreation.
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‘be fruitful and multiply’
5
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what are Buddhists views on procreation
A
it is not a religious duty to reproduce
6
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what are Christian views on unification
A
purpose of sex is to unite couple
7
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Give a Christian quote that shows the purpose of sex is unification.
A
‘therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh’
8
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what are buddhist views on unification
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sex should be a symbol of love (metta). showing love is a skilful action (8-fold path)
9
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what are christian views on pleasure as a purpose of sex
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the main purpose of sex is procreation but liberal christians would say pleasure is also a purpose
10
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what are buddhist views on pleasure as a purpose of sex
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desire for pleasure is a form of tanha (craving) -> prevents enlightenment
11
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Explain two Christian teachings that are
accepting of homosexual relationship
A
- god is omnibenevolent -> thus should be accepting of all loving relationships
- quakers do not have a problem with homosexual relationships -> it is the quality of the relationship that matters
12
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give two Christian quotes that are
accepting of homosexual relationship
A
- ‘love thy neighbour’ (bible)
- ‘can we not say that God can enter any relationship in which there is a measure of selfless love?’ (th quaker book of sex)
13
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Explain two Christian teachings that are against homosexual relationship
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- RCC homosexuality is wrong as it going against the natural law (thomas aquainas) -> moral code to abide by our God given nature to reproduce -> homosexuals are unable to do so
- god made man and woman to be together, according to Genisis
14
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give two Christian quotes that are against homosexual relationship
A
- ‘to lie with a man as to lie with a woman is an abomination’
- ‘neither the sexually immoral..nor homosexual offenders…will inherit the kingdom of god’
15
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What is a Civil Partnership?
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a legally recognised union between two people
16
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Explain three Buddhist teachings that are accepting of homosexual relationship
A
- metta and karuna -> the most important thing for Buddhists is a loving relationship
- there is no obligation to reproduce in Buddhism
- doesn’t break the moral precept of ahimsa
17
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Explain two Buddhist teachings that are against homosexual relationship
A
- the Dalai Lama said that for a Buddhist a relationship between two men is wrong
- one of the moral precepts is to avoid sexual misconduct -> some buddhists may view homosexual relationships as sexual misconduct
18
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Explain two Christian teachings that are accepting of sex before marriage
A
- times have changed and a lot of people dont marry anymore but still live a long-term relationship and have children -> liberal christians will be accepting of this
- quakers would be accepting -> it is the quality of the relationship that is important
19
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Explain three Christian teachings that are
against sex before marriage
A
- ‘gift’ of sex should only occur within marriage -> during vows god is present (blessed)
- in bible it states that a woman can be stoned if she was not a virgin on her wedding day
- pre-marital sex increases the chances of unwanted pregnancies -> lead to abortion
20
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give two Christian quotes that are
against sex before marriage
A
- ‘it is better to marry than to burn with passion’
- ‘every sexual act must be in the framework of marriage’ (pope pius)
21
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Explain two Buddhist teachings that are accepting of sex before marriage
A
- as long as sex is part of a loving and caring relationship then sex before marriage is okay -> metta & karuna
- as long as the moral precept of ahimsa is followed its okay
22
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Explain two Buddhist teachings that are
against sex before marriage
A
- sex before marriage may be a sign of lust and craving -> unskilful action and prevents one from achieving enlightenment
- one of the 5 precepts is to avoid sexual misconduct
23
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give two Buddhist quotes that are
against sex before marriage
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- ‘let the wise man avoid an unchaste life, as he would a burning heap of coals…’ (Buddha)
- ‘it is this craving that leads to renewed existence’ (Buddha)
24
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Explain two Christian teachings about adultery
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- one of the ten commandments
- however christianity also teaches forgiveness -> jesus forgave the adulterous woman
25
give two Christian quotes about adultery
- 'do not commit adultery'
- 'but i tell you that whoever looks at a woman lustfully and desires her has already committed adultery in his heart'
26
Explain two Buddhist teachings about
adultery
- adultery is wrong as it is breaking the third moral precept -> avoid sexual misconduct
- not a skillful action or showing metta -> against the six perfections (morality)
27
give two Buddhist quotes about
adultery
- 'four things happen to the thoughtless man who takes another man's wife: he lowers himself...he goes to hell' (dhammapada)
- not to be contented with one's own wife, and to be seen with harlots and the wives of others - this is a cause of one's downfall' (sutta nippata)
28
What is the definition of contraception?
the deliberate prevention of pregnancy by artificial or natural means
29
Give an example of artificial
contraception
condom, morning after pill, coil
30
Give an example of natural forms of contraception
rhythm method
31
Explain three Christian teachings that are accepting of contraception
- roman catholics may accept the pill if it is for medical reasons e.g endometriosis -> doctrine of double effect -> action can have two effects so long as the intention is to alleviate symptoms of endometriosis & prevent pregnancy = unintended side effect
- church of england point out that the Bible doesn't say anything about contraception
- Quakers are accepting of contraception as they are generally liberal
32
Explain two Christian teachings that are against contraception
- RCC would not accept artificial forms of contraception or barrier methods as the purpose of sex is procreation -> follow the natural law, which says our purpose is to reproduce
- CofE is not accepting of the morning after pill -> it is seen as abortive as they believe life begins at conception
33
give two Christian quotes that are against contraception
- 'be fruitful and multiply'
- 'before I formed you in the womb I knew you'
34
Explain two Buddhist teachings that are
accepting of contraception
- right intention suggests that contraception to prevent suffering is okay e.g if contraception is used for medical reasons e.g edometriosis
- accept any method of contraception that is not abortive -> dont believe we have a duty to reproduce
35
Explain a Buddhist teaching that is against contraception
ahimsa -> do no harm -> buddhists believe rebirth takes place at conception -> thus morning after pill is wrong
36
give a Buddhist quote that are against contraception
'abortion is the same as taking the life of a living being and as such is not a just action' (dalai lama)
37
What is the purpose of marriage?
- for some, marriage is the only suitable environment for sex -> procreation can only take place in marriage
- Marriage provides a stable environment to bring up children
- uniting two people together in a life-long bond -> demonstrates love
38
What happens during a Christian marriage ceremony?
- vows
- exchange rings -> symbolises love and eternity
- united before god -> god is present
39
Explain two reasons why marriage is
important for Christians
- RCC -> marriage is one of the seven sacraments -> recieve god's grace (unconditional love)
- for many christian sex should only take place within marriage
40
give two quotes why marriage is
important for Christians
- 'be fruitful and multiply'
- 'a man will leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife and they shall become one flesh'
41
Is marriage essential in Buddhism?
- sees marriage as a social contract rather than religious duty
- marriage must be for the right intentions -> eightfold path
42
Explain two Christian views that are accepting of same-sex marriage
- quakers -> they believe it is the nature and quality of the relationship that matters
- quakers believe forbidding same-sex marriage is a form of discrimination which goes against their conscience
43
give a Christian quote that is accepting of same-sex marriage
'where there is no genuine tenderness and openness to responsibility and the seed of commitment, god is surely not cut out' (towards a Quaker View of sex)
44
Explain three Christian views that are against same-sex marriage
- according to genisis 2, god made man and women to be together
- CofE are not allowed to carry out same sex marriage -> they are allowed to bless
- RCC will not bless same sex marriage -> very opposed them
45
Give two Christian quotes that are against same-sex marriage
- 'neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders...will inherit the kingdom of god'
- 'You shall not lie with a male as with a woman; it is an abomination'
46
Explain two Buddhist views that are
accepting of same-sex marriage.
- accepting as long as it is a loving, caring, committed relationship -> metta and karuna
- buddhist teachings suggest that the values, morals and love shown in the family are more important than the gender
47
Explain two Buddhist views that are against same-sex marriage.
- the dalai lama said that for a buddhist relationship between two men is wrong
- some may argue that it goes against the 3rd moral precept -> sexual misconduct
48
What is cohabitation.
a couple living together and having a sexual relationship without being married to one another
49
Explain why Buddhists may accept cohabitation.
sex as part of a loving caring relationship is seen as a good thing -> prevents suffering as can understand eachother better -> metta and karuna -> must be faithful and respectful
50
Explain why Buddhists may not accept
cohabitation
- if sex is based on lust which leads to craving then that leads to bad kamma -> goes against eightfold path
- goes against the third moral precept -> sexual misconduct
51
Explain why Christians may accept cohabitation
- if the couple are in a loving relationship and are intending to marry but perhaps are unable to afford to marry
- cohabitation reduces the number of divorce - not allowed -> divorce breaks the sanctity of marriage vows -> sacred as in the presence of god
52
give two quotes on why Christians may accept cohabitation
- 'love thy neighbour'
- 'in such cases respect can also be shown for those signs of love - which in some way reflect god's love'
53
Explain why Christians may not accept cohabitation
- most chistians believe sex should be reserved for marriage -> cohabitation can lead to immorality
- if couples want to have children they should marry as marriage provides a stable environment to bring up children
54
give two quotes why Christians may not accept cohabitation
- 'flee from sexual immorality...whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body'
- 'it is better to marry than to burn with passion'
55
What is the definition of divorce.
the legal ending of a marriage
56
What is the definition of annulment
a legal procedure declaring the marriage null and void
57
Which denomination in Christianity forbids divorce but may accept annulment.
roman catholic church
58
Explain three reasons why Christians
believe divorce is wrong
- RCC -> marriage is a sacrament as is for life -> goes against the sacramental nature of marriage -> marriage contract only dissolved at death
- marriage is seen as a gift from god and should not be violated
- even in the case of adultery divorce may not be acceptable -> jesus teaches forgiveness and forgives the adulterous woman
59
give two quotes why Christians
believe divorce is wrong
- 'what god has joined together let no one seperate'
- 'anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her'
60
Explain three reasons why Christians may accept divorce
- CofE -> if marriage is beyond repair and the couple have tried to resolve their issues, divorce may be the most loving thing
- adultery may be grounds for a divorce
- god is forgiving and loving -> will forgive those who divorce
61
give two quotes why Christians may accept divorce
- 'love thy neighbour'
- 'i tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality and marries another woman commits adultery'
62
Explain why remarriage may not be
acceptable in Christianity
RCC -> you must not remarry
63
give a quote why remarriage may not be
acceptable in Christianity
'a wife must not seperate from her husband. But if she does, she must remain unmarried'
64
Explain why remarriage may be acceptable in Christianity
- all christians accept that people are free to marry if their spouse dies
- CofE and Quakers -> allow remarriage after a divorce in the case of adultery
- acceptable in cases of annulment
65
give a quote why remarriage may be acceptable in Christianity
'if her husband dies, she is released from the law that binds her to him'
66
Explain two reasons why Buddhists believe divorce is wrong
- the teachings of metta and karuna suggest that buddhists should try to resolve marital problems rather than divorce
- divorce causes a lot of suffering -> breaking the precept of ahimsa
67
give a quote why Buddhists believe divorce is wrong
'not to be contented with one's own wife, and to be seen with harlots and the wives of others - this is a cause of one's downfall' (sutta nippata)
68
Explain two reasons why Buddhists may accept divorce
- may be seen as the right thing to do if it prevents suffering
- two people staying together may cause themselves and others great suffering breaking the precept ahimsa -> goes against the principles of compassion and loving kindness
69
Explain why remarriage may not be
acceptable in Buddhism.
intention behind the remarriage is important - remarrying to make ex-partner jealous -> hatred -> 3 poisons
70
a quote why remarriage may not be
acceptable in Buddhism.
'not to be contented with one's own wife, and to be seen with harlots and the wives of others - this is a cause of one's downfall' (sutta nippata)
71
Explain why remarriage may be acceptable in Buddhism.
- remarriage is an opportunity for a new relationship -> increases happiness
- if a buddhists partner has died it is compassionate to allow them to remarry -> metta and karuna
72
What is a nuclear family?
parents and children
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What is an extended family?
parents, children, grandparents, cousins etc
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What is the purpose of families?
- providing stability for family members and society
- protects children, supplying their basic needs and keeping them safe
- place where children are socialised so they can grow up and contribute to society
- place to educate children in faith
- place for companionship and mutual love between the adults
75
Explain the role of parents in Christianity
- procreation
- should raise their children with the christian faith
- couples should care and respect one another
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give 3 quotes for the role of parents in Christianity
- 'submit to one another out of reverence to the lord'
- 'be fruitful and multiply'
- 'bring them up in the training and instruction of the lord'
77
Explain the role of children in Christianity
- children have the duty to obey, love and respect their parents
- to look after their parents
78
give two quotes of the role of children in Christianity
- 'honour your father and mother'
- 'anyone who does not provide for their relatives...has denied the faith
79
Explain the role of parents in Buddhism
- husbands and wives are expected to respect and honour each other/love their children -> right action, meta and karuna
- Sigalovada Sutta lists 5 duties of parents
- to pass on the teachings of the Buddha
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what are the 5 duties of parents in buddhism -> Sigalovada Sutta
- dissuade children from doing evil
- persuade them to do good
- give a good education
- arrange a suitable marriage partner
- hand over their inheritance at the proper time
81
give a quote for the role of parents in Buddhism
‘to support one’s father and mother, to care for one’s wife and children…this is the highest blessing’ The Buddha
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give a quote for the role of children in Buddhism
‘to support one’s father and mother, to care for one’s wife and children…this is the highest blessing’ The Buddha
83
What is the definition of polygamy.
relationship with more than one person
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what is the definition of bigamy
married to more than one person (illegal in UK)
85
Explain two reasons why Christians are against polygamy
- some argue that polygamy is a form of adultery which is prohibited
- the Catechism of the Catholic Church forbids polygamy as a grave offence against marriage and contrary to the original plan of God
86
give two quotes for why Christians are against polygamy
- ‘each man should have his own wife and each woman her own husband’ (Bible)
- ‘husband of one wife’ (Bible)
87
Explain two reasons why Christians may accept polygamy.
- in the Old Testament there are several examples of polygamy which can be used as justification -> David, Solomon & Jacob had more than one wife
- Abraham, although married to Sarah had a child with Hagar
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Explain two reasons why Buddhists are against polygamy
- could be seen as breaking one of the moral precepts -> refrain from sexual misconduct
- could be seen as a form of sexual craving -> prevents enlightenment
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give two quotes for why Buddhists are against polygamy
- ‘Let the wise man avoid ab unchaste life, as he would a burning heap of coals’ Buddha
- ‘Not to be contented with one’s own wife, and to be seen with harlots and the wives of others - this is a cause of one’s downfall’ Buddha
90
Explain why Buddhists may accept polygamy.
- the Buddha did not forbid polygamy
- if it is loving, respectful for all partied involved then it may be okay
91
Explain two reasons why Christians may accept same sex parents.
- quakers -> quality of the relationship that matters -> sexual orientation has nothing to do with parenting
- as long as a child is raised in a loving, stable environment this is what matters
92
Explain two reasons why Christians may not accept same sex parents.
- goes against traditional christian teachings that a man should be with a woman
- christianity has taught that heterosexual relationships = God’s plan -> only heterosexual parents can conceive naturally
93
give two quotes for why Christians may not accept same sex parents.
- ‘a man should leave his father and northern and leave to his wife’ Bible
- ‘be fruitful and multiply’
94
Explain why Buddhists may accept same sex parents.
- most Buddhists allow same-sex relationships provided it is a loving, caring, committed relationship -> important for bringing up children
- Buddhist teachings suggests that the values, morals and love shown in the family are more important that the gender of the parent
95
Explain why Buddhists may not accept same sex parents.
the dalai lama said that for a Buddhist a relationship between two men is wrong suggesting he would not support same-sex parents
96
Explain the role of men and women in Christianity.
- women are seen to be the mother figure who stays at home and looks after the children
- the man is seen as the breadwinner
- men are head of the family, women are more nurturing
- for these christians, this difference in roles is not gender inequality but the men and women have different but complementary roles
97
Explain the role of men and women in Buddhism.
- the practice of buddhism is the same for men and women and attain enlightenment showing no inequality
- the dalai lama said that he saw no reason why a future dalai lama could not be a women
- Mahayana Buddhism has had nuns for many centuries. However the tradition had died out in the Theravada tradition. Some Buddhists argue that women can therefore no longer be ordained within the Theravada tradition
98
A quote for the role of men and women in Buddhism.
‘the things which separate and divide people - race, religion, gender and social position are all illustory’ Buddha
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give two quotes for the role of men and women in Christianity.
- ‘wives, submit to yourselves to your husbands as you do to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife’ Bible
- ‘A woman should learn in quietness and full submission. I do not permit a woman to teach or to assume authority over a man; she must be quiet’ Bible
100
Explain two Christian teachings that contribute to gender discrimination
- RCC does not allow women to be ordained
- Genesis 3 Eve was made from Adam’s rib -> woman dependent on a man
101
give a Christian quote that contribute to gender discrimination
‘women…be subject to your husbands’
102
Explain two Christian teachings that suggest gender discrimination is wrong
- Quakers emphasise equality and are thus against all forms of gender bias
- jesus was very inclusive towards women -> mary magdalene was a close follower and was first to witness the resurrection
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give two Christian quotes that suggest gender discrimination is wrong
- ‘there is no make and female for you are all one in christ’
- ‘all made in the image of god’
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Explain two Buddhist teachings that contribute to gender discrimination.
- some scriptures say that women must be reborn as men before entering nirvana
- in theravada buddhism the genders have different roles -> the man is to provide for and the woman is to care for the family
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Explain two Buddhist teachings that suggest gender discrimination is wrong
- the buddha criticised attitudes to women in the society of his day and taught that both men and women were equally capable of gaining enlightenment
- the dalai lama said that he saw no reason why a future dalai lama could not be a women
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