St Cuthberts R E Department REVISION PRESENTATION C

St. Cuthbert’s R. E. Department REVISION PRESENTATION C 3 part 1 Changing attitudes in the United Kingdom to cohabitation and marriage. living together without being married the condition of a man and woman legally united for the purpose of living together and, usually, having children Revision Programme

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St. Cuthbert’s R. E. Department 1. It is more socially acceptable now than in previous years to cohabit. 2. Less people seem to feel the need to formally commit to each other in marriage. Revision Programme

St. Cuthbert’s R. E. Department C 3 part 2 The purpose of marriage in Christianity, including the main features of a Catholic marriage ceremony (faithfulness). Revision Programme

St. Cuthbert’s R. E. Department The purpose of marriage in Christianity o for a couple to live together in love o comfort and companionship o sex in an exclusive relationship o to have children and to create a Christian family Revision Programme

St. Cuthbert’s R. E. Department ermanent xclusive ings symbolise God’s unending love ruitfulness nduring – “for better, for worse” ommited, covenant relationship rust Revision Programme

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St. Cuthbert’s R. E. Department VOWS … for better, for worse; for richer for poorer …. . Revision Programme

St. Cuthbert’s R. E. Department C 3 part 3 Differences among Christians in their attitudes to sex outside marriage (pre-marital sex, promiscuity and adultery), including the reasons for the attitudes. Revision Programme

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St. Cuthbert’s R. E. Department Most Christians say sex should only happen in marriage – BECAUSE: the Bible says sexual immorality is wrong (1 Corinthians 6); Church leaders take a traditional view that pre-marital sex is wrong. Revision Programme

St. Cuthbert’s R. E. Department Some Christians say pre-marital sex may be acceptable if the couple are in a long-term committed relationship and intend to marry - BECAUSE: Jesus taught love is the guiding principle of life - sex can and should be an expression of love; they believe the Church should reflect the changing nature of society and move with the times. Get with it! Revision Programme

St. Cuthbert’s R. E. Department Some Christians would say: You must obey the Church leaders! On the other hand, it could be argued: Each individual must make up his/her own mind! Revision Programme

St. Cuthbert’s R. E. Department Some Christians would say: You must follow tradition because God doesn’t change nor does human nature! On the other hand, it could be argued: Society has changed and you must move with the times! Revision Programme

St. Cuthbert’s R. E. Department Some Christians would say: The Bible is the inspired Word of God and you must obey it literally! On the other hand, it could be argued: The Bible was written a long time ago! You need to interpret what it means for yourself today! Revision Programme

St. Cuthbert’s R. E. Department C 3 part 4 Changing attitudes to divorce in the United Kingdom. Revision Programme

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St. Cuthbert’s R. E. Department Perhaps because: 1. it is easier and cheaper to divorce 2. there is less social stigma about divorce 3. people have unrealistic expectations of marriage 4. women are less prepared to tolerate bad treatment from their husbands Revision Programme

St. Cuthbert’s R. E. Department C 3 part 5 Differences among Christians in their attitudes to divorce (including annulment and re-marriage) including the reasons for the attitudes. Revision Programme

St. Cuthbert’s R. E. Department Jesus allowed divorce (Matthew 19) in cases of adultery; if people make a mistake, they should be allowed another chance as long as they are sorry; Jesus taught us that God forgives sins; sometimes divorce can be: Revision Programme

St. Cuthbert’s R. E. Department does not allow divorce anyone who is divorced is not allowed to receive communion; the vows at a wedding indicate marriage is for life - “till death do us part”; Jesus said in Mark 10 that anyone divorcing and remarrying is committing adultery. Revision Programme

St. Cuthbert’s R. E. Department does allow for an annulment “a declaration that a marriage did not exist” Ø if someone was forced into marriage Ø if someone did not intend to keep the vows at the time of marriage Ø if someone was mentally unstable at the time of marriage. Revision Programme

St. Cuthbert’s R. E. Department C 3 part 6 The changing nature of family life (nuclear family, extended family, re-constituted family) in the United Kingdom. Revision Programme

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St. Cuthbert’s R. E. Department Nuclear family Extended family Re-constituted family Revision Programme

St. Cuthbert’s R. E. Department C 3 part 7 Catholic teachings on family life and its importance. Why is family life important to Catholics? Adam and Eve were a family Jesus was born into a family with Mary and Joseph Commandments promote family life “Do not commit adultery” “Honour your father and mother” At the marriage ceremony, Catholics promise to accept children lovingly from God Revision Programme

St. Cuthbert’s R. E. Department What do Catholics believe about family life? v Parents should look after their children and eventually children should look after them. v Parents should set a good example for children. v Children should respect their parents. v Parents should bring their children up to be Catholic (take them to church, have them baptised, pray with them, tell them Bible stories, etc. ) Revision Programme

St. Cuthbert’s R. E. Department C 3 part 8 How churches help with the upbringing of children and keeping the family together Revision Programme

St. Cuthbert’s R. E. Department C 3 part 9 Changing attitudes to homosexuality in the U. K. Revision Programme

St. Cuthbert’s R. E. Department Used to be considered as a disease Used to be considered as being evil Used to be criminal Thought by many to be innate More socially accepted Homophobia still exists Revision Programme

St. Cuthbert’s R. E. Department C 3 part 10 Christian attitudes to homosexuality, including reasons for the attitudes Homosexuality isn’t wrong, BUT homosexual acts are sinful! Treat everyone the same! We’re all made in the image of God! (Genesis 1) Homosexual acts are not wrong in stable relationships Revision Programme

St. Cuthbert’s R. E. Department Homosexuality isn’t wrong, but homosexual acts are sinful! Revision Programme

St. Cuthbert’s R. E. Department Treat everyone the same! We’re all made in the image of God (Genesis 1 Homosexual acts are not wrong in stable relationships Revision Programme

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