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Why have views on marriage and the family changed?

UK more multi faith and multi-ethnic

People more tolerant of difference


Less focus on Christian teachings and church has less influence


Decline in traditional family values


More cohabiting


Women equal


Gay marriage acceptable and legal



What are the 5 types of family?

Nuclear, Single parent, same sex, re-constituted and extended

What are Muslim teachings to sex outside marriage?

Sex should be kept special for marriage


Adultery is a sin


Muslims should not behave in a sexual manner to others


Sex is to procreate


Ideal marriage partner loves Allah

Why should Muslims marry?

Muhammed was married


Marriage brings Allahs' blessing and forgiveness and was his intention


Sex is between couples so no co-habiting


Sexual desire gift from Allah and is fulfilled though marriage

What are Christian teachings on sex outside marriage?

Adultery forbidden in ten commandments


Casual relationships wrong


Sex is special and for marriages

What are christian views on sex outside marriage?

Most feel it is wrong as;


Bible says sex is for marriage partners


Children born outside marriage have unstable family lives


Promiscuity spreads STIs


Adultery breaks promise with God





When might a christian think pre-marital sex is ok?

If couple love each other


~If they're in a long term relationship


If they plan on marrying

When might a christian agree with cohabiting?

If it helps find a suitable partner or as a step towards marriage

What are reasons for christians to divorce?

Adultery, unreasonable behaviour or desertion

Why are christian attitudes to divorce changing?

Divorce more acceptable


Divorces easier to get


Women can look after themselves


People less religious


People don't accept bad treatment from partner

How do catholic views on divorce differ from other christain vies?

Catholics do not recognise divorce as they think marriage is for life and divorce breaks promise made before God


Others think people make mistakes, God will forgive our sins, Jesus allowed divorce and divorcees can remarry in a church

What are the 4 stages in a Muslim divorce?

1- Husband announces intention to divorce wife three times over three months


2-During this time couple live together but don't have sex


3- Couple and families try to work things out


4- After three months couple free to remarry

What are muslim views pro divorce?

Marriage is a contract in Islam not a promise before God


Qur'an allows divorce


Islam has rules how to divorce and for children


Family important to muslims and a divorced family better than a hateful one

What are Muslim views against divorce?

Muhammed didn't divorce


Muhammed said divorce most hateful thing Allah allowed


Divorce shows disrespect to family

Describe the four parts of family in christianity

Foundation of society- children brought up in a loving family and taught right from wrong


Family relationships- Bible teaches honour your parents and parents care for children and teach them about God


The church- Church seen as family and christian community supports families


Social enviroment of church- children introduced to church when baptised and children can attend church and sunday school



What is in a traditional Muslim family?

Extended family to offer more love and support


Elderly respected and looked after

What are some Muslim family values?

many religious activities happen with family


Parents raise children as Muslim


Family is foundation of Muslim society


Children taught to show love compassion ect to others in family


Family life is the first level of community in Islam


The ummah is the worldwide Muslim family


Family provides a loving environment for children

What are some Christian views which support homosexuality?

Natural as all created equal by God


Marriage should be allowed to celebrate their commitment


"love thy neighbour" christians respect everyone whatever their sexuality


Gay marriage allowed in some churches

What Christian views go against homosexuality?

Marriage is intended between a man and a woman


Same sex marriage can't procreate


Undermines family unit


Bible teaches homosexuality is wrong


Some think homosexuals should not have sex

Why are most Muslims against homosexuality?

It's forbidden by Qur'an


Punishable by death


Can't procreate


Harmful to health


Threat to stable Muslim society

Why might contraception be used?

Plan when to have a child


Too young to have a child


Pregnancy may harm mother


Couple may have genetic disorder


Could not provide for children


Lifestyle not compatible with children

What are some Christian attitudes against contraception?

Every sexual act should have chance of children


Marriage is to have children


Sex gift from God to procreate


Contraception may encourage promiscuity

What are some christian attitudes for contraception?

Not a sin


Better in times of ill health or no money


used for family planning


Sex not just to procreate

What are some Muslim views supporting contraception?

Preserving life of mother


Muhammed supported withdrawal method


Contraception encouraged in some muslim countries for economic reasons


All non permanent methods ok


Both partners married and agree method of contraception

What are some Muslim views disallowing contraception?

Only natural forms allowed


Permanent methods forbidden


Methods causing early abortion forbidden


Having children important to Muslims

Define adultery

A sexual act between a married person and someone other than their marital partner

Define civil partnership

A legal ceremony giving a homosexual couple the same rights as a married couple

Define cohabitation

living together without being married

Define contraception

Intentionally preventing a pregnancy from occurring

Define faithfulness

staying with one marriage partner and only having sex with them

Define homosexuality

Sexual attraction to the same sex

Define nuclear family

Mum dad and children live together

Define pre-marital sex

sex before marriage

Define procreation

making a new life

Define promiscuity

having sex with multiple partners without commitment

Define re-marriage

marrying again after a divorce

Define re-constituted family

two sets of children become one family when their divorced parents marry