R.E Revision Notes

Christian Views

Marriage - its the joining of man and women in holy matrimony
its a lige long union , a contract involving commitment and responsibilty
Roles of men & women - wives submit to their husbands , women are treated equally and men and women should have equal roles in the family
Divorce - breaks the promises made before god so its seen as a tragedy
roman catholics say marriage is a sacrament but can be anulled (this means it was never a real marriage in the first place)
jesus said in the gospels he was anti-divorce but pro-forgiveness
Contraception - its a responsible way to plan a family and should be a matter of individual conscience
roman catholics so artificial contraception is a grave sin and prevention conception is against the natural law
Abortion - its undesirable but permissible in certain circumstances
Euthanasia - refered to as mercy killing and they believe "your body is a temple of the holy spirit"
Animals in medical research - animals were created for the use of mankind so for finding cure's but not for vanity

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Wealth , poverty & disease - wealth is not bad but the love of wealth is , christian aid helps the sick and starving
Money and charity - earn money in moral ways , disagree with usury
taught to love thy neighbour

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