Theme A: Relationships and Families

Muslim view on homosexual relationships

"Do not abandon the wives God has made for you" (Qur'an)

Supportive Christian view on homosexual relationships

"It is the nature and quality of the relationship that matters" (Quakers)

Opposing Christian view on homosexual relationships

"If a man has sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman, both of them have done what is detestable." (Leviticus 20:13)

Christian view on sex before marriage

"Every sexual act must be within the framework of marriage" (Casti Connubii, Catholic)

Muslim view on sex before marriage

"Stay chaste" until marriage" (Qur'an)

Muslim view on sex outside of marriage

"Adultery is an outrage and evil path"

Christian view on sex outside of marriage

"Do not commit adultery" (Ten Commandments)

Muslim view on contraception

"Allah wishes to lighten your burdens" (Qur'an) - can be used for family planning

Christian view on contraception

"Every sex act must remain open to the transmission of life" (Humanae Vitae, Catholic)

Muslim view on the purpose of marriage

"Marriage completes half your religion" (Qur'an) - fulfils religious responsibility
"They are like garments for one another" (Qur'an) having a supporting relationship

Christian view on the purpose of marriage

"Be fruitful and multiply" (Bible) - To begin a family
"become one flesh" - To have a committed relationship

Opposing Muslim view on divorce

"Divorce is the most detestable of all lawful things" (Hadith)

Supporting (?) Muslim view on divorce

"Those who intend to divorce shall wait 4 months" (Qur'an) - To be used as a last resort

Opposing Christian view on divorce

"Until death do us part" (Marriage vows, Catholic)

Supporting Christian view on divorce

Jesus' Sermon on the Mount - most loving thing to do etc etc

Muslim view on the purpose of families

"Perfect their manners" (Hadith)
"Do good to your parents" (Qur'an)

Christian view on the purpose of families

"Bring up your children in the training and instruction of the Lord"
"Anyone who does not provide for their household is an unbeliever"

Muslim view on the roles of men and women

"Men are the protectors and maintainers of women" (Qur'an)

Muslim view on gender equality

"Allah has promised believers, both male and female, gardens graces with flowing streams"

Traditional Christian view on the roles of men and women

"I do not permit a woman to teach or have authority over a man" (Bible, St. Paul)

Liberal Christian view on the roles of men and women

"There is neither male nor female, for you are all one in Christ" (Bible, St. Paul)