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The various Christian churches have different views on contraception:

The Roman Catholic Church says that the use of contraception is against natural law (which means it is not in keeping with human nature). It is natural that conception may happen with intercourse and therefore this should not be prevented. The only form of contraception permitted is the ‘rhythm method’ where intercourse takes place at a time when the woman is least fertile.

Most Protestant churches (eg, the Anglican Church and the Methodist Church) now see the use of contraception within marriage as a responsible way of planning a family. It allows sex to be enjoyed without the fear of an unwanted pregnancy.

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1) Mark 10:6-9 = God instituted marriage and gives it His blessing.

2)Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies. The heart of her husband safely trusts in her” (Proverbs 31:10).

3)Hebrews 13:4 Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous.

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Gift from God - part of his plan

Provides a supportive relationship as isn’t built on love and faithfulness

Provides secure environment for upbringing of children

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Wives, submit yourself to your own husband as you do to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the saviour.- Ephesians 5:22-23

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Some Christians believe civil partnerships should be acceptable to the church as they provide companionship, unity and stability in the same way heterosexual marriage does.

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Catholics don’t believe in contraception and believe it shouldn’t be used they are also mostly against sex before marriage

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The Catholic Church and the Church of England are against civil partnerships and do not perform them

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'For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh. So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together. Let no one separate.' - Mark 10:7-9

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Modern roles within the Christian family 

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Modern roles within the Christian family 

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Many Christians believe men should be as involved in family life as women.

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Civil Partnerships: Evangelists believe that civil partnerships are wrong
Catholics believe that civil partnerships are wrong
C of E support them but believe that they are a different kind of committment to marriage

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'Honour your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you'- Exodus 20:12

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Modern roles within the Christian family 

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Modern roles within the Christian family 

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The Catholic Church recognises the equal right of opportunity for women as for men to work outside the home, but values the role of a woman in the home as highly as any career she may choose to have.

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In the Church of England, many Anglican clergy already bless same-sex couples on an unofficial basis but there is no authorised ceremony in England.

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In the Church of England, many Anglican clergy already bless same-sex couples on an unofficial basis but there is no authorised ceremony in England.

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4 Christian Attitudes to Raising Children 

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4 Christian Attitudes to Raising Children 

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1) Christians always aim to bring their children up with a knowledge and understanding of of the Christian faith
2) “Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.” (-Colossians 3:20-21)
3) in both Catholic and Church of England Churches, parents and Godparents promise at the child’s christening to try and help bring up the child within the Christian faith
4) a child who grows up within the catholic or CofE church is likely to attend Sunday school where they will learn stories from the Bible and teachings from the Church

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Catholic Church : teaches that artificial contraception is sinful - God gave sex for reproduction.
They teach condoms should never be used , however one of the church’s cardinals accepted the use as the lesser of two evils.
They accept natural contraception - having sex when the woman is least fertile

Most other Christian denominations teach artificial contraception is acceptable - Church of England teach that is it sensible to ensure children are planned and wanted

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C of E- If adultery or abuse has taken place in a relationship and after a period of counselling the issue isn't solved, a divorce may be justifiable and remarriage is a future possiblity

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Remaining unmarried and to abstain permanently from sexual relationships.

- many Christians choose this as a way of life so that they can fully focus on serving God, to keep God as their primary focus.
- Paul (apostle) recommended this lifestyle as the best way to live in service to God and adopted the lifestyle himself, though he tells believers that if they can not control their sexual desires they’d should marrry (Corinthians 7:8-9)

The Catholic Church and Celibacy
- Priests, monks and nuns are required to remain celibate
- It teaches that celibacy is a gift rather than a restriction for those who are called to priesthood.
- the priest is therefore better enabled to share the love of God with all, rather than be distracted by the love he would otherwise have for a wife and children.

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'God blessed them and said to them - be fruitful and increase in number'
'If a man lies with a man as one lies with a women, both of them have done what is detestable'
'For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh'

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Christian attitudes and beliefs about equality 

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Christian attitudes and beliefs about equality 

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Christianity teaches that all individuals are equal, regardless of sex, ethnicity, nationality, sexuality, class or disability, because:

God created the human race

God plays a part in the creation of each individual

God loves each person and accepts the, as they are

Human beings were created in God’s image, meaning each human being shares characteristics of spirituality, creativity and love.

“Love your neighbour as yourself” - Matthew 22:39 - describes God’s desire for all to be harmonious in equality

“There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus” - Galatians 3:28

Martin Luther King = example of Christian who fought against racial inequality

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God wants sexual acts to be practiced only within a committed marital relationship as a man and a woman will join to create a ‘one flesh’ relationship and outside of a committed relationship it has no purpose as procreation is not the goal.

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When you marry you become one flesh and make a promise in front of God. Catholics say that marriage is a lifelong bond between those people and a divorce does not break this bond so remarriage is unjustifiable.

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Elements within a Church of England marriage service 

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Elements within a Church of England marriage service 

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They welcome any heterosexual couple whether or not Christian or baptised. The vicar offers a course in marriage preparation which explores spiritual aspects of marriage. They use the words from The Marriage Service from Common Worship- these include vows. The wedding may include a Eucharist and they also perform state weddings.

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Traditional Roles within the Christian family
Women : some people interpret the bible to mean that women are men’s helpers.
women still promise obedience in wedding ceremony.
Some Christians view women as weaker than men - in Genesis Eve gave in to temptation before Adam .
Women’s primary role : being in the home an early caring for children

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So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.

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Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. (Hebrews 12:14)

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The Catholic Church does not allow remarriage after divorce as they believe it is adulterous because God does not acknowledge the legal divorce that has occurred.

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Beliefs in favour of same sex marriages 

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Beliefs in favour of same sex marriages 

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1) They provide companionship, unity and stablility in the same way heterosexual marriage does
2) Reflect biblical value of equality and Gods desire to bless faithful lifelong marriages (so it’s better than and unfaithful and unloving marriages)
3) ‘homosexual persons are children of God who have a full and equal claim with all other persons upon the love, acceptance and pastoral concern and care of the church’- General Convention of the Episcopal Church

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Procreation not possible in same sex marriage

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Men’s role : Men are the leaders of the family
They provide for the family and act as the “wage-earner”

Both roles are of equal value but unique to the person’s gender

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Complementarianism is a theory of some Christians. It states that men and women have different roles and responsibilities in marriage, family life, religious leadership, and elsewhere. It is such that the variations exist so that each role compliments the other.

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Traditionally in christianity, women are viewed as wife and mother's refering to Corinthians I where it says women should remain silent in the churches and  should remain as "men's helpers" as it says so in the Bible. In the story of Adam and Eve , eve gave in to temptation before Adam so it showed that women were less stronger than men therefore in church, a strong leader is needed and some Christians like catholics would agree that women should not lead in church.however this contradicts it self as in the Bible it says " There is neither Jew or Greek there is neither slave or free there is no male or female for you are all one in Jesus" hence it shows Christianity shows equality and everyone is equal 

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Traditionally in christianity, women are viewed as wife and mother's refering to Corinthians I where it says women should remain silent in the churches and  should remain as "men's helpers" as it says so in the Bible. In the story of Adam and Eve , eve gave in to temptation before Adam so it showed that women were less stronger than men therefore in church, a strong leader is needed and some Christians like catholics would agree that women should not lead in church.however this contradicts it self as in the Bible it says " There is neither Jew or Greek there is neither slave or free there is no male or female for you are all one in Jesus" hence it shows Christianity shows equality and everyone is equal 

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The Church of England believe that if divorce occurs the couple should be cared for. The divorcees are free to remarry someone else.

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“If a man has relations with a man as one does with a women ,both of them have done what is detestable.They are to be put to death there blood will be on their own heads”

“ Wives in the same way submit yourselfs to your own husbands so that if any of them do not belive in the word they will be won over not by words but by the behavouir of their wives”

“God gave them over to shameful lusts. Even their women exchanged natural sexual relations for unnatural ones”

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If a man has a sexual relation as one does with a women, both of them have done what is detestable. They are to be put to death; their blood will be on their own heads- Leviticus 20:13

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Reasons annulment may be granted (in the catholic church) include:
•  Total willful exclusion of marriage (getting married just to have a legal status)
• Fraud (the other person lied wanting to get married)

• Future condition (your spouse attatched a future condition to the marriage i.e. you will finish your education etc)

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Christian beliefs on pre-marital sex and cohabitation 

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Christian beliefs on pre-marital sex and cohabitation 

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1)Most Christians believe pre-marital sex is wrong because a sexual relationship should only be to create life between a married couple
2)Some Christians accept that some couples live together and have sex as a part of a committed relationship
3) They believe that cohabitation is a step toward marriage

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The Catholic Church teaches that marriage is permanent and doesn't except divorce. The church teaches that divorce is simply breaking the legal agreement of marriage, but not the holy agreement made with God.

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Annulment: The legal procedure by which a marriage is declared null and void.

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Many Christians would be against divorce and would only use in a last resort due to abuse ect and would seek marriage counselling first