Religion and Human Relationships

• + - Marriage
  • + - Three reasons to get married
    • To bring up children
    • Companionship
    • Sex in an appropriate setting
  • + - The Marriage Service
    • The consent - agreeing to get married
    • The Vows - setting out how to behave
    • The Rings - outward symbols
• + - Divorce
  • + - Roman Catholic Christians
    • Divorce is unacceptable
      • Jesus said divorce is wrong
      • The vows say "Til Death do us Part"
    • Annulment -A marriage can be ended if
      • The marriage wasn't consummated
      • The partners didn't know what they were doing
  • + - Other Christians
    • Some agree with the Roman Catholic Christian View
    • Divorce is a kind way to treat people whose marriage is over
• + - Sex
  • + - Is to have children
    • Some Christians say any other reason would be wrong
    • Children should be brought up in a stable family setting (marriage)
  • + - Brings the Couple closer together
    • It is a way for them to express their love for each other
    • It strengthens the emotional bond between them
    • Sex outside a marriage is therefore wrong.
  • + - Sexuality
    • Sexual Intercourse can be a way for a couple to express their love
    • Some Christians accept that two people of the same sex can have a relationship
    • + - Other Christians believe that homosexual sex is wrong
      • This could be because the intercourse cannot result in a child
      • Many people are simply prejudiced against same sex relationships
• + - Men and Women
  • + - Some Christians take a traditional view
    • The Man's role is to work and earn to support the family
    • THe woman should stay at home to raise the children
  • + - Others think differently
    • Men and women are equally capable
    • Both should play a part in child rearing
    • Both should work if that's what they want
• + - Contraception
  • + - Some Christians believe it's wrong
    • It prevents the purpose of sex
    • It encourages sexual activity without responsibility
    • It interferes with God's purposes
  • + - Some Christians believe it's not
    • It prevents unwanted babies
    • It allows couples to plan when to have children
    • It can be a part of a natural loving relationship