Theme A: relationships and families

What do evangelicals teach about homosexuality

It’s a sin

What quote backs up homosexuality is a sin

Be fruitful and multiply

What does Adam and Eve show about homosexuality

That god has a plan of heterosexuality so we can procreate

What quote directly states that homosexuality is a sin

Don’t have sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman. That is detestable

What do catholics believe about homosexuality

That being gay is not sinful as we are made in god image. However, chastity must be practiced as the main goal of sex is procreation

What is still forbidden in the Catholic Church regarding homesexuality

Homosexual marriages

What do CofE teach about homosexuality

That its okay as love is the most important as we are created equally by god

What is banned regarding homosexuality in the CofE church

Homosexual marriages but formal blessings are given to some same sex couples

What is sex before marriage

Sex between two unmarried people. Before it was shamed but attitudes have changed

What do Roman Catholics believe about sex before marriage

Couples should remain chaste before marriage as sex was made for procreation

What quotes support the RC belief of sex before marriage

• flee from sexual immorality

• Your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit

What do CofE believe about sex before marriage

It’s acceptable in a loving relationship as contraception reduce risk of pregnancies and STIs

What quote supports CofE belief about sex before marriage

God is love as sex is an expression of love

What is sex outside marriage

Two people where one or both is married to someone else

What are Christian beliefs about adultery

It’s condemned as in the 10 commandments it states “don’t commit adultery ”

What are artificial contraception

Man made contraception and it can prevent STIs and pregnancies

What is natural contraception

Behaviours to limit the chance of pregnancy such as the rhythm method

What is permanent contraception

Surgical procedures to remove sex cells such as vasectomy

What do rc believe about contraception

Only natural methods are allowed as artificial methods promote promiscuity and have abortifacient effects.despite this, they should still try limit the amount of children they have via family planning

What do CofE believe about contraception

Contraception is acceptable but not permanent as god created sex for enjoyment and he gave humans free will. Contraception also raises standard of living and quality of life

What quote backs up re belief about contraception

Be fruitful and multiply

What quote backs up CofE belief about contraception

Treat others the way you wish to be treated

What is marriage

A covenant made in front of god and the symbols are the rings and vows

What is the nature of marriage

Loving, eternal and faithful

What quote supports nature of marriage

Till death us do part

What quote supports that the point of marriage is procreation

Be fruitful and multiply

What rc believe about same sex marriages

They condemn same sex marriage as they believe the purpose is for a heterosexual couple to become one

What quote supports rc belief about same sex marriage

This is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife and they become one flesh

What is cohabitation

An unmarried couple living together

What do rc believe abuout cohabitation

It’s sinful as living together provides the perfect setting for sex which is forbidden before marriage

What do CofE believe about cohabitation

It’s allowed in loving and committed relationships

What quote supports CofE belief about cohabitation

• pope Francis acknowledged that cohabitation can be caused due to finances

• God is love suggests cohabitation is an act of love

When does divorce become legal

One year after marriage

Why might marriages fail

• falling out of love

• Domestic violence

• Adultery

What do rc believe about divorce

They forbid it and encourage coupes to resolve problems due to the sanctity of marriage vows

What quotes support rc belief about divorc

• until death us do part

• One flesh

• I hate divorce says the lord

What will rc grant instead of a divorce

Annulment if marriage was forced or unfaithful and they are allowed to remarry after

What do CofE believe about divorce

It’s a last resort as Jesus taught agape love so we should show compassion to those in unhappy marriages

What quotes support CofE belief about divorce

• love your neighbor

• God is love

Rc belief about remarriage

Forbidden unless an annulment is granted

CofE belief about remarriage

They allow it under some circumstances but if denied, a blessing is allowed

What quote goes against remarriage

Anyone who divorces his wife and married another woman commits adultery against her

What is the nature of families

Building blocks of a stable society

What is the role of parents

• love and educate kids in faith

  • Make disciples of all nations

• Teach children right from wrong

  • Whoever spares the rod hates the child

What is the role of kids

• love parents

  • Love your neighbor

• Learn faith

• Respect parents

  • Honour your mother and father

What do rc believe about same sex parents

Adam and Eve show gods plan of heterosexuality so they condemn it

What do CofE believe about same sex parents

They accept it as love is most important because god is love

Why is polygamy condemned

It’s adultery and goes against sanctity of marriage vows

What quote goes against polygamy

Flee from sexual immorality

What is Christian love

It’s sacrificial just like Jesus death

What does be fruitful and multiply suggest about the purpose of families

Procreation is commanded by god

What does family stability provide

Nurture security and protects rights of kids

What are parents expected to do regarding religion

To educate children in the faith via baptism and confirmation

What does the parable of the sheep and goats show about families

They should follow Jesus and fulfill Christian values so kids can achieve salvation

What is the sex discrimination act

It made gender discrimination illegal

What do Christian’s believe about gender equality

They support it as all people are created equally

What is the patriarchal family model

Evangelicals teach men and women are equal but have different roles

What quotes support the patriarchal family model

• wives submit to your husbands

• Eve was Adam’s helper

What is the made in image of god model

Men and women are equal and share the same responsibility

What quotes support the made in image of god model

• for you are all one in Christ Jesus

• Made in gods image

What are the different denominations beliefs about female priests

• rc don’t allow female priests as Jesus was male

• CofE allow women to be priests and they had their first female bishop