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What is adultery?

Voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and someone who is not their spouse.

What is annulment in the Catholic Church?

A ruling that a marriage was never valid.

Define civil partnership.

A legal union of same-sex couples.

What does cohabitation mean?

A couple living together and having a sexual relationship without being married.

What is the purpose of family planning?

Controlling how many children couples have and when they have them.

What does gender equality mean?

The idea that people should be given the same rights and opportunities regardless of gender.

What term is used to describe a couple and their children as a basic social unit?

Nuclear family.

What does the term procreation refer to?

Bringing babies into the world, producing offspring.

What is the legal age of consent for sex in the UK?

16 years old.

Outline a key belief of many Christians on sexual relationships before marriage.

Many Christians believe that sex expresses a deep, loving, lifelong union that requires the commitment of marriage.

Which biblical verse indicates the belief that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has committed adultery in their heart?

Matthew 5:27-28.

What does the Catholic Church teach regarding artificial contraception?

It teaches that artificial contraception goes against natural law and should not be used.

Which method of contraception does the Catholic Church support for family planning?

The rhythm method.

Define polygamy.

The practice or custom of having more than one wife at the same time.

According to Christian teaching, what is the ideal structure of a marriage?

A man and a woman for life.

What is the Christian perspective on divorce and remarriage?

Divorce is generally seen as committing adultery, but some Protestant Christians accept civil divorce and allow remarriage in the church.

What do Christians believe about the role of parents in the family?

Good parents love, care for, and raise their children to know right from wrong.

What does the Ten Commandment 'Honour your father and mother' signify?

It applies to people of all ages and emphasizes respect and care for elderly family members.

What does Galatians 3:28 state about equality?

It emphasizes that there is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor male and female; all are one in Christ Jesus.

What is the role of the Church of England regarding contraception?

The Church accepts contraception and believes there can be good reasons for limiting or delaying parenthood.

What does 'gender discrimination' mean?

To act against someone based on their gender; it is seen as wrong and may be against the law.