Marriage (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Quizzes
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How do Christians traditionally understand marriage?
How do Christians traditionally understand marriage?
A union between one man and one woman
Which Gospel contains the key passage 'what God has joined together, let no one separate'?
Which Gospel contains the key passage 'what God has joined together, let no one separate'?
Mark's Gospel
What does 'one flesh' emphasise in Christian teaching about marriage?
What does 'one flesh' emphasise in Christian teaching about marriage?
Deep spiritual & physical unity
What does 'let no one separate' highlight about marriage in Christian teaching?
What does 'let no one separate' highlight about marriage in Christian teaching?
The permanent nature of marriage
How many primary purposes of marriage does Christianity identify?
How many primary purposes of marriage does Christianity identify?
Three purposes
What does the first purpose of marriage (companionship) provide?
What does the first purpose of marriage (companionship) provide?
Friendship, emotional support & partnership
Within what context do Christians believe sexual relationships should be expressed?
Within what context do Christians believe sexual relationships should be expressed?
Within the security of marriage
What does viewing marriage as a sacrament mean?
What does viewing marriage as a sacrament mean?
It's a sacred ceremony with God present
What do the 'horizontal and vertical' dimensions of marriage vows refer to?
What do the 'horizontal and vertical' dimensions of marriage vows refer to?
Vows to spouse AND to God
What example shows that not everyone is called to married life?
What example shows that not everyone is called to married life?
Jesus never married
How do humanists view the significance of marriage?
How do humanists view the significance of marriage?
From personal dedication & love shared
What do Christians argue marriage provides that cohabitation lacks?
What do Christians argue marriage provides that cohabitation lacks?
Stability, public commitment & sacred vows