Transcript RE Revision - The Friary School

RE Revision
Marriage and the Family
Marriage and the Family
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(a) What is Promiscuity? (2)
 (b) Outline Christian attitudes towards sex
outside of marriage. (6)
 (c ) Explain the attitudes to divorce in one
religion other than Christianity (8)
 (d) “Religion helps a family stay together”
(4)
Promiscuity
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Promiscuity means having sexual
relationships with lots of different people.
Sex outside marriage
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Christians do not agree with sex outside of
marriage. They believe that sex is a special gift to
be enjoyed within marriage, and particularly for
the creation of children ( so that children can have
a stable and religious upbringing). Therefore you
should lose your virginity to your husband/ wife as
it is like a gift you ca only give once, to give it to
just anyone cheapens the gift and you. Sex with
someone who isn’t your husband/ wife is also a
sin. “thou shalt not commit adultery” it breaks the
vows of marriage and hurts the other person
terribly.
Attitudes to divorce
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Muslims do not like divorce as they believe that marriage
is the foundation of the family and family is the foundation
of society. Muhammad (pbuh) married and had a family
and therefore they follow his example. If a couple feel as
though they want to get divorced they must first attempt to
reconcile with each other and their families help with this.
If after three tries they can not stay together then they may
get divorced. If a man deserts his wife she can file for
divorce, or if they can not have children divorce is also
permitted. Muslims encourage divorcees to remarry so
they can live in a family environment.
Religion keeps family together
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A Christian would agree with this as if a family are
following a Christian lifestyle they would all believe in the
same family values and respect their wedding vows. This
makes them more likely to stay together. Their Vicar would
also provide them with help and support if they had
problems.
A Muslim would also agree as they have family occasions
such as when Fathers take sons to the Mosque for Friday
prayers which help them be a strong family unit.
I disagree with the statement as if your husband commits
adultery or beats you then your religion doesn’t matter;
you can’t stay with him. It is how you feel about other
people that count; not what religion you are.