Contemporary issues (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards
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Modern Christian challenge: values & society
Modern Christian challenge: values & society
Tension between traditional religious values & modern changes
Colossians 3:20 on children
Colossians 3:20 on children
Children, obey parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord
Biblical parent teachings focus on what?
Biblical parent teachings focus on what?
Parent-child relationship, not gender/marital status of parents
Christian view on polygamy
Christian view on polygamy
Strongly opposes it; marriage is exclusive covenant between 2 people
Christian definition of marriage
Christian definition of marriage
Sacred covenant between one man and one woman
Traditional Christian view: men & women's roles
Traditional Christian view: men & women's roles
Complementary roles, different but equally valuable functions
Traditional male roles in family
Traditional male roles in family
Providers and leaders
Modern Christian view on gender equality
Modern Christian view on gender equality
Both genders created equally in God's image, equal opportunities
Modern Christian argument about biblical context
Modern Christian argument about biblical context
Cultural contexts changed since biblical times
Catholic view on gender
Catholic view on gender
Equality and differentiation between men and women
Humanist/atheist view on gender roles
Humanist/atheist view on gender roles
Complete equality between men and women in all aspects
Non-religious basis for family roles
Non-religious basis for family roles
Individual choice and capability, not gender expectations