Wjec Gcse Religious Studies - Relationships

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What are responsibilities?

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Duties you should carry out because you're expected to or because of promises you've made such as looking after family members.

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What is commitment?

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Commitment is when you are devoted to someone or something.
In the relationships context it can can include being faithful to someone and making AND keeping your wedding vows.

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The Different Types of Love: What is Storge?

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Storge is the affection for things and animals.

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The Different Types of Love: What is Philia?

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Philia is the love of friends and family.

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The Different Types of Love: Eros

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Eros is sexual, physical love.

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Christian Attitudes Towards Sex and Contraception:
Christians believe that sex is a _ _ _ _ from God?

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Christians believe sex is a gift from God.

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Christian Attitudes Towards Sex and Contraception:
Christians believe that sex __________ the bond between two people?

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Christians believe that sex strengthens the bond between two people.

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Christian Attitudes Towards Sex and Contraception: Why don't some Christians approve of sex before marriage?

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Some Christians don't approve of sex before marriage because they think it is holy, sacred and special and should only take place within a married, permanent relationship.

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Christian Attitudes Towards Sex and Contraception: What is chastity?

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Chastity is not having sex before marriage.

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Christian Attitudes Towards Sex and Contraception: Why do Christians think that casual sex (promiscuity) is wrong?

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Christians think that casual sex is wrong because it devalues people and sex itself.

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Christian Attitudes Towards Sex and Contraception: What is fidelity?

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Fidelity is remaining faithful to a partner.

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Christian Attitudes Towards Sex and Contraception:
Why do Christians disapprove of extra-marital affairs or adultery?

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- It goes against the 10 commandments and Jesus' teachings.
- It damages lives and ends family security.
- It harms the marriage and the trust between the husband and wife.
- It hurts the partner who has been cheated on.

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Christian Attitudes Towards Sex and Contraception: What is celibacy?

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Celibacy is abstaining from marriage and sexual relations.

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Christian Attitudes Towards Sex and Contraception: What is the general stance on contraception?

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- Many Christians accept the use of artificial methods of contraception as a way of limiting the size of their family, providing both partners agree.
- There is nothing in the Bible that forbids artificial contraception.

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Christian Attitudes Towards Sex and Contraception: What is the general stance on contraception and why?

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- Christians accept the use of artificial methods of contraception as there is nothing in the Bible that forbids it.
- The use of contraception is accepted as many believe a child should be loved and wanted and a couple may want to wait until they are ready to have children.

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Christian Attitudes Towards Sex and Contraception: What is the Roman Catholic view on artificial methods contraception?

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Roman Catholic Christians don't allow the use of artificial methods of contraception as they believe that sexual intercourse should always be open to the creation of a new life.

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Christian Attitudes Towards Sex and Contraception: What is the view on homosexual relationships?

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There is no clear view.
- Some Christians frown upon homosexual sex and civil partnerships because they say the Bible is against it.
- Other Christians accept homosexual relationships providing they are loving and committed.

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Muslim Attitudes Towards Sex and Contraception: Is sex outside marriage allowed?

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No!
Sex outside marriage is totally forbidden by the Qur'an.
This means no sex before marriage, adultery or homosexual relationships.

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Muslim Attitudes Towards Sex and Contraception: What is the Islamic attitude towards sex and marriage?

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Muslims are encouraged to marry and enjoy sex.

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Muslim Attitudes Towards Sex and Contraception: Sex is Allah's gift to ___________ the relationship and to provide _______.

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Sex is Allah's gift to strengthen the relationship and to provide children.

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Muslim Attitudes Towards Sex and Contraception: What is the stance on adultery?

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Adultery is wrong because faithfulness is an essential part of marriage.

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Muslim Attitudes Towards Sex and Contraception: What is the stance on contraception?

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Many Muslims allow contraception as there is evidence that the Prophet Muhammad knew and approved of its use.
-BUT-
Some Muslims disagree with contraception because the Qur'an teaches that a child is Allah's gift and they should trust Allah to provide for them and their children.

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Christian Marriage:
Marriage is part of God's plan for humanity. It is the right context for ________ and place for a _______ relationship.

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Marriage is part of God's plan for humanity. It is the right context for children and place for a sexual relationship relationship.

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Christian Marriage: Marriage is a _______.

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Marriage is a sacrament, a holy relationship.

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Christian Marriage - The Wedding Ceremony: The wedding takes place where?

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The wedding takes place in a church, in God's eyes.

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Christian Marriage - The Wedding Ceremony: What is read in church before the wedding?

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Banns are read in church before the wedding.

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Beginning with B, this is a public announcement of an intended marriage.

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Christian Marriage - The Wedding Ceremony: What does the Vicar do?

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The Vicar explains the purpose of marriage and asks if the couple are free and willing to marry each other.

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Christian Marriage - The Wedding Ceremony: What does the Vicar ask the intended wife and husband and audience/witnesses?

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The Vicar asks if there's any reason as to why the couple can't be married.

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Christian Marriage - The Wedding Ceremony: What are exchanged between the couple?

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Vows and rings are exchanged between the couple.
- The vows are promises to stay together in all circumstances for the rest of their lives.
- The rings are a symbolism of a never-ending relationship.

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Two things are exchanged between the couple.

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Christian Marriage - The Wedding Ceremony: What do the couple sign?

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The couple sign a register in front of two witnesses.

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Christian Marriage - The Wedding Ceremony: What happens once the couple are married?

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Hymns, prayers and Bible readings.

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THE ANSWER TO THIS QUESTION IS NOT AN INAPPROPRIATE ONE!!!!!!!
Think Songs of Praise.

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Christian Marriage: What is the Roman Catholic view on divorce?

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The Roman Catholic Church does not accept divorce as they see marriage as a sacrament that cannot be done. Vows are for life.

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Henry the 8th started the Church of England because of this view!!!!!!!

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Christian Marriage: What is the Church of England's view on divorce?

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The Church of England accepts that relationships sometimes break down and allow divorce although some vicars won't remarry divorced people in a church.

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Muslim Marriage: What is the purpose of marriage?

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- The purpose of marriage is to bring a man and woman together to have children.
- To share love, companionship and sex.
- To form the basis for family life and Muslim society.

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Muslim Marriage - The Process:
What do family members do?

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Often family members may help choose a partner, but both boy and girl are free to object.
Forced marriages are FORBIDDEN by the Qur'an.

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Muslim Marriage - The Process:

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Once a marriage is agreed, the mahr or dowry, is decided and a marriage contract called a nikah is drawn up.

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Muslim Marriage - The Process:
What is included in the nikah?

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The amount of mahr and whether the woman permits her husband to have more than one wife.
The rights and responsibilities of the husband and wife.

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Muslim Marriage - The Ceremony: What happens during the ceremony? (In the UK, a civil ceremony is always needed.)

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- The ceremony has to be witnessed and the nikah is signed.
- Some couples exchange vows.
- Readings from the Qur'an are given.
- Afterwards there is a reception called a walimah.

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Muslim Marriage: What is the view on divorce?

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-Divorce is permitted as a last resort.
-First, family and friends try to help the couple through their differences.
-There is a 3 month waiting period, to make sure the woman is not pregnant.
- The husband must say 'I divorce you' three times in front of witnesses.

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Muslim Marriage: What is the view on remarriage?

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Remarriage is accepted and after a divorce has been granted, the husband and wife are free to remarry.