Marriage (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards
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Christian marriage represents
Christian marriage represents
A sacred bond with divine blessing
3 purposes of Christian marriage
3 purposes of Christian marriage
Companionship, sexual relationship/family, lifelong commitment
1st purpose of Christian marriage
1st purpose of Christian marriage
Companionship and mutual support
2nd purpose of Christian marriage
2nd purpose of Christian marriage
Sexual relationship and family life
Proper context for sexual intimacy in Christianity
Proper context for sexual intimacy in Christianity
Within marriage
3rd purpose of Christian marriage
3rd purpose of Christian marriage
Permanent vows for social stability
Biblical teaching on marriage type
Biblical teaching on marriage type
Monogamous - one man and one woman
Mark 10:6-9 key phrase about union
Mark 10:6-9 key phrase about union
Two become 'one flesh'
'What God has joined together' meaning
'What God has joined together' meaning
Emphasises permanent nature of marriage
How most Christians view marriage ceremony
How most Christians view marriage ceremony
As a sacrament conveying God's grace
Marriage in Christian belief is part of
Marriage in Christian belief is part of
God's loving plan for humanity
Alternative Christian vocation to marriage
Alternative Christian vocation to marriage
Remaining single to serve God (monks/nuns)
Humanist view of marriage
Humanist view of marriage
Secular commitment based on love, not involving God
'For better, for worse' in vows means
'For better, for worse' in vows means
Life will bring both joy and difficulty
'Till death us do part' emphasises
'Till death us do part' emphasises
Permanent nature of commitment