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Religion and Human Relationships
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Marriage
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Three reasons to get married
- To bring up children
- Companionship
- Sex in an appropriate setting
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The Marriage Service
- The consent - agreeing to get married
- The Vows - setting out how to behave
- The Rings - outward symbols
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Divorce
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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
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Other Christians
- Some agree with the Roman Catholic Christian View
- Divorce is a kind way to treat people whose marriage is over
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Sex
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Is to have children
- Some Christians say any other reason would be wrong
- Children should be brought up in a stable family setting (marriage)
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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.
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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
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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
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Men and Women
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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
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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
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Contraception
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Some Christians believe it's wrong
- It prevents the purpose of sex
- It encourages sexual activity without responsibility
- It interferes with God's purposes
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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