Marriage and Family - 8 Mark Questions. - Flashcards in GCSE Religious Studies

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Explain why some christians accept homosexuality and some dont.

Being = Sin=as bible condemns it. Not= sin = Teaching of the catechism. Acceptable= Interpret the bible to reflect modern world.

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Explain why some christians are against sex outside marriage.

Seen as fornication, forbidden in bible. Forbids adultery. St paul taught sexual immortality is unacceptable. lead to unwanted pregancies or STIs.

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Explain how purposes of marriage are shown at a Roman Catholic wedding ceremony

Vows, couple commit to supporting and comforting each other. Exchange of rings symbolises unending nature of marriage. Couple agree to accept children lovingly from God. Couple agree to being up children as members of church.

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Explain why attitudes to family life have changed in the uk.

Extended family becoming more popular, more mothers are paid unemployed and use retired grandparents look after children. Single familys increased as more divorce.

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Explain how Roman Catholic parishes help with upbringing of children.

Run baptism preparation classes. Classes to prepare children for Sacraments. Marriage preparation classes. Supporting a catholic primary school within parish.

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Explain how some christians accept divorce.

Lesser of 2 evils. Legal. Better to divorce than live without love. Acceptable for Adultery.

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Explain how an issue rising from this section has been presented in one form of the media.

programme discuss issues of divorce. News programme covering stories changing attitudes to homosexuality. Programme shows church seeks to support local families. Programmes show purpose of marriage through weddings shown.

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Explain why Roman Catholic Christianity teaches family life is important.

God created family as basic unit of society. One of the purposes of marriage. Where children start to learn faith. Ensures young and old are cared for.

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Explain why some christians so not accept homosexuality.

God created man and women to be together. Against christian teaching on family life. Not procreative. Christian leaders have spoken against it.

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Explain why christians accept use of contraception.

Couple express love w/out worrying about pregnancies. Church of England said it was up to couples conscience. Allows couple to plan when they have children. Protect health of couple.

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Explain why some christians are against sex outside marriage.

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Seen as fornication, forbidden in bible. Forbids adultery. St paul taught sexual immortality is unacceptable. lead to unwanted pregancies or STIs.

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Explain how purposes of marriage are shown at a Roman Catholic wedding ceremony

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Explain why attitudes to family life have changed in the uk.

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Explain how Roman Catholic parishes help with upbringing of children.

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