RS GCSE AQA- relationships and family

Christian quotes about homosexuality

"increase in number"
"love thy neighbour"
"do not have sexual relations with a man; that is detestable

Catholic view on homosexuality

not a sin to be homosexual but is a sin to act upon it

CofE view on homosexuality

welcomes homosexual christians who live in a faithful, committed relationship, but does not allow them to marry in church

Liberal view on homosexuality

the loving thing to do is to change with the times and adapt teachings/beliefs.

Islam beliefs about homosexuality

considered a choice (going against what Allah has chosen), homosexuality is against God's law
however
punishment against them is unjust as everybody will have to answer to God on the D of J.

islam quote about homosexuality

"indeed you are transgressing people"

Islam beliefs about sex before marriage

-a gift from Allah
-Under shariah law that sex b4 marriage is wrong (zina)
-children have a right to be born into a family
UNFAIR TO WOMEN, RAPE

islam quote about sex before marriage

"do not come close to zina"

cath view on sex b4 marriage and quote (framework of marriage)

-sex is meaningful
-"every sexual act must be within the framework of marriage" POPE

Liberal view on sex before marriage

a valid expression of love
"love thy neighbour"

Islam views on sex outside marriage

-adultery goes against promises made to God at the altar
-muslims should avoid situations that may lead to sexual sins.
-goes against shariah law

islam quote on sex outside of marriage

"a man should not stay in seclusion with a woman unless he is a relative"

Christian belief on sex outside of marriage

-Jesus taught that lust leads to adultery however he forgave a women who committed adultery if she left her life of sin.
-goes against sacrament of marriage

christian quote about sex outside of marriage

"do not commit adultery"

What is the Catholic view on contraception?

Some Catholics believe artificial methods are wrong because they interfere with God's plan for a baby and the purpose of sex is procreation.

Why do many Church of England Christians use contraception?

Many Church of England Christians use contraception to prevent overcrowding and poverty, stop the spread of STDs, maintain a better quality of family life, and allow sex to be about love shared between couples.

Islam views on contraception

children are a gift from God
may believe that contraception is wrong as Allah gives the strength to cope with children.
some may believe that Islam doesn't want to make life more difficult for people (sympathetic to family planning)

islam quote about contraception

"God wishes to lighten your burden" Pro
"do not kill your children for fear of poverty" against

christian views on marriage

-catholic sacrament
one of God's gifts
provides a secure environment for family life
religious aspects: homily, readings (remind about the nature of marriage.

christian quotes about marriage

"they become one flesh"
"what God has joined, no man must divide" said by priest

islam marriages

foundation for family life
a man completes half of his islamic duties when he marries

islam quote about marriage

"if a man gives his daughter whilst she is averse, the marriage is invalid"

muslim and cath. views on cohabitation

NO sexual relations outside of marriage

christian views on contraception

if it is after when the egg implants (eg the pill), seen as abortion so killing.

cofe and protestant views on cohabitation

marriage is best but couples can live together lovingly

catholic beliefs about divorce and remarriage

-Jesus taught that divorce and remarriage is adultery
-roman cath.= marriage is a sacrament (in front of God), may separate (not divorce) but no remarriage

other christian beliefs about divorce and remarriage

-lesser of 2 evils
most protestant/orthodox churches=divorce+remarriage is allowed as long as its taken seriously

Divorce quote bible

"what God has joined, no man must separate"
"whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery"

Islam beliefs about divorce/remarriage

-divorce=last resort
-religious divorce=declare then live together for 3 months without intimacy (time to reconsider)
quran encourages family members to help with reconciliation.
muhammad married a divorced woman.

islam quote about divorce

"divorce is hateful to Allah"

nature of families, christian

-to love one another (jesus commanded)
-caths=many lessons about value and worship to be learned in a family

catholic quote about nature of families

"here one learns endurance and joy of work, love, forgiveness"

christian views on extended families

"honour your father and mother", take care even in old age.
elders pass on info and teachings to youngers
"anyone who does not provide for their relatives has denied their faith.. worse than an unbeliever".

Islam views on extended families

-god's plan
-shapes moral value and characteristics of children
-must care for elders with respect as they did for them when they were young.

islam quote on nature of families

"your lord has commanded you to be kind to your parents.. do not be harsh to them"

polygamy islam

According to the Qur'an a man is allowed to have up to 4 wives, if he treats them equally.
muhammad had multiple wives, protect women, consent of 1st wife

purpose of families, christianity

It is given as the foundation of family in which children are born and nurtured (CoE marriage service)
reflects beliefs about the trinity (father, son etc)
morals and faith taught
children are gifts from God, should be respected

quote for families' purpose, christianity

"husbands, love your wife as jesus loved the church"
"children are a heritage from the Lord"

Islam purpose of family

children are a blessing from God (duty to provide)
raise them like good muslims
elders have wisdom
children must be respectful

islam purpose of families quotes

"honour your children and perfect their manners."
"he who is good to his parents, blessings be upon him"

christian quote about equality

"everyone is equal in the eyes on God"
however
Eve was sent as "a helper suitable for [Adam]"

christian beliefs about equality in the church

catholics=women can't have leadership roles as none of the apostles were women, "women should be silent in church"
however
protestants=equality because: Jesus' resurrection was seen by women first, he welcomed female followers

islam quote about equality

"all are equal as teeth on a comb"

islam teachings about equality

quran= men and women have the same spiritual nature
many muslims place high emphasis on mother's role in bringing up children
islamic law allows women to keep their maiden name after marriage.

christian quote about gender inequality

"your husband will rule over you"