Exam questions h/w Read TWO other essays.

Peer assess.

1)Academic language?

2)Knowledge correct and clear?

3)Supported by evidence and examples?

4)Key words and concepts used appropriately?

Peer assess

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Shared feedback

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LQ: What are Christian approaches to marriage? To assess Christian attitudes to marriage including the purpose of marriage.

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Connect!‘God created humankind in his image, …male and female he created them. God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply…”

Genesis 1:27-28

‘A man leaves his father and mother and clings to his wife and they become one flesh’. Genesis 2:24

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Diverse range of views but…Most Christians would agree that marriage is ordained by God as part of the created order.

This is based on Genesis accounts of creation.

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This was reaffirmed by Jesus… When questioned about divorce Jesus said “…So they are

no longer two but one flesh” (Mark 10:8)

Marriage is a sacrament Permanent and life long

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What is the purpose of marriage?

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Answer: The purpose of marriage is expressed in different ways in different traditions but includes:

mutual love and supportstrengthening the bond of love and affection through their sexual relationship

and the procreation of children.

“A cord of three strands can never be broken”

Ecclesiastes 4:12

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Exam question:

‘Marriage is an outdated institution. Basing a modern approach to marriage on ancient religious traditions is no longer acceptable’.

Evaluate this view from the perspective of one major world religion.

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Quiz:adultery sanctity of marriage

Catechism secular marriage

divine covenant reconciliation

sacrament

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LQ: What are Christian attitudes to adultery? To be able to explain and evaluate Christian attitudes to adultery.

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What do we know about Christianity? (10 mins)

Brainstorm

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What are the 5 reasons why Christians might disagree with adultery?

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Adultery is against the moral law of Christianity because:It denies the sacramental nature of marriage

It undermines the sanctity of marriageIt breaks the marriage vows (promises)It threatens the family unit (family is a cornerstone of society)

It is a sign of promiscuity and lust

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Ten commandments: “You shall not commit adultery” (Exodus)

Do you agree with adultery? Why?

Is adultery immoral if there is genuine love involved?

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What do you think of this...?“You have heard that it was said ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I say to you that every one who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” (Jesus – Matthew 5:27-28)

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Compare a religious marriage with a secular marriage.

Christian marriage Secular marriage

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LQ: What are Christian attitudes to divorce? To be able to explain and evaluate Christian attitudes to divorce.

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The Catechism says:

“Divorce is a grave offence against Natural Law...it does injury to the covenant of salvation, of which sacramental marriage is a sign.”

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DIVORCE...

MUST BE A LAST RESORT!CHILDREN MUST BE CARED FOR IN THEIR BEST INTERESTS

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“...What I tell you is this: If a man divorces his wife for any cause other than unchastity he involves her in adultery; and whoever marries her commits adultery” (Matthew 5:32)

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Written task: ‘Divorce is too easy in British society today.’ Examine this view from the perspective of one major world religion.

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HW1)Apply marriage, divorce and adultery with to Natural Law, Utilitarianism and Situation Ethics.

2)REVISE!!

3)Read through Sex before Marriage chapter

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