What is the Nature & Purpose of Marriage (OCR GCSE Religious Studies): Flashcards
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Christian view of marriage
Christian view of marriage
Sacred gift from God; lifelong bond between man & woman
Genesis 2:24 'one flesh' meaning
Genesis 2:24 'one flesh' meaning
Complete unity of man & woman in body, mind, spirit
Marriage as sacrament (Catholic)
Marriage as sacrament (Catholic)
Visible sign of God's grace; conveys spiritual benefits
Indissolubility of marriage
Indissolubility of marriage
Marriage intended for life; cannot be dissolved by humans
Purpose of marriage: express love
Purpose of marriage: express love
Ideal context for man & woman to fully express love
Purpose of marriage: children
Purpose of marriage: children
Best environment to raise children in Christian values
Purpose of marriage: reflect God's love
Purpose of marriage: reflect God's love
Marriage mirrors Christ's love for the Church
Ephesians 5:25-33 reference
Ephesians 5:25-33 reference
Compares marriage to Christ & Church relationship
Traditional Christian view on who can marry
Traditional Christian view on who can marry
Marriage intended by God for man & woman
Procreation in Christian marriage
Procreation in Christian marriage
Purpose naturally fulfilled in heterosexual union
Roman Catholic stance: same-sex marriage
Roman Catholic stance: same-sex marriage
Does not recognise it; unity & procreation not fully realized
Church of England: same-sex marriage
Church of England: same-sex marriage
Not allowed in churches but acknowledges legal validity
Catholic view: cohabitation
Catholic view: cohabitation
Sinful; sex must be exclusively within marriage
Church of England view: cohabitation
Church of England view: cohabitation
Prefers marriage but pastoral to faithful couples