Marriage (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Flashcards
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What is marriage in Catholic Christianity?
What is marriage in Catholic Christianity?
One of the seven sacraments
No. of sacraments in Catholic Christianity
No. of sacraments in Catholic Christianity
Seven
Catholic marriage is a union between...
Catholic marriage is a union between...
A man and a woman
What does 'one flesh' mean in Catholic marriage?
What does 'one flesh' mean in Catholic marriage?
Deep spiritual & physical bond created by marriage
Biblical quote on marriage (Mark 10:9)
Biblical quote on marriage (Mark 10:9)
What God has joined together, let no one separate
Who designed marriage according to Catholics?
Who designed marriage according to Catholics?
God himself
Purpose of marriage for family (Catholic belief)
Purpose of marriage for family (Catholic belief)
Secure environment to raise children in Catholic faith
Key characteristic of Catholic marriage duration
Key characteristic of Catholic marriage duration
Permanent, faithful & stable relationship
Pope Francis on marriage
Pope Francis on marriage
Not just good, but beautiful
Catholic view on cohabitation
Catholic view on cohabitation
Reject living together without being married
Marriage's role in society (Catholic view)
Marriage's role in society (Catholic view)
Provides essential stability within society
Other Christian denominations on divorce
Other Christian denominations on divorce
May accept divorce & remarriage
Humanist view of marriage
Humanist view of marriage
Legal & social arrangement, not religious institution