8.2 Religion & Marriage (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards
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Define marriage.
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Define marriage.
A legal, and sometimes religious, union between two people as partners in a relationship; a lifelong public commitment.
In Christianity, marriage is one of God's gifts at creation. Which verse supports this?
Genesis 2:24: 'a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh.'
Which Churches see marriage as a sacrament, and what does that mean?
The Catholic and Orthodox Churches — marriage is a lifelong union blessed by God, reflecting Christ's love for the Church.
Define procreation.
Having children — seen as a key purpose of marriage in Christianity.
Give two Christian purposes of marriage.
The proper place for a sexual relationship, for procreation and raising children in the faith, and for love, friendship and lifelong support.
How does the Hadith describe marriage in Islam?
'There is no institution in Islam more beloved and dearer [to God] than marriage' (Hadith).
What does the Qur'an mean by calling husbands and wives 'garments for each other'?
That they should support and care for one another (Qur'an 2:187).
What is the difference between an arranged and a forced marriage in Islam?
Arranged marriage (parents help find a suitable partner) is allowed; forced marriage is not — 'If a man gives his daughter in marriage while she is averse to it, then such marriage is invalid' (Hadith).
In Islam, a Muslim woman must marry a Muslim, but a Muslim man may marry a Muslim, ______ or ______.
In Islam, a Muslim woman must marry a Muslim, but a Muslim man may marry a Muslim, Christian or Jew.
Define cohabitation.
A couple living together and having a sexual relationship without being married to one another.
Why do the Catholic and Orthodox Churches oppose cohabitation?
They see the only valid place for a sexual relationship as within marriage; the Catechism teaches sex outside marriage 'always constitutes a grave sin'.
Why do many Christians, including the Catholic Church, oppose same-sex marriage?
They believe it changes the nature of marriage, which should be a unique relationship between a man and a woman open to procreation.
What is the Islamic view on same-sex marriage and cohabitation?
Islam forbids homosexual relationships, so is against same-sex marriage, and is against cohabitation because sex should only occur within marriage.
True or False?
UK churches can be forced to conduct same-sex marriages.
False.
UK law protects churches that do not want to marry same-sex couples; they are not forced to conduct these ceremonies.
True or False?
All Christians hold the same view on cohabitation.
False.
Views vary — the Catholic and Orthodox Churches oppose it, while some, including the Church of England, accept that people may cohabit in a loving, faithful, committed way.
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