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Learning Objectives: To be able to recall information for this topic To be able to successfully answer practice exam questions

Success Criteria: An ok lesson: Able to recall and explain key termsA good lesson: Able to compare different religious viewpointsAn excellent lesson: Able to successfully answer a practice exam question

Learning Objectives: To be able to recall information for this topic To be able to successfully answer practice exam questions

Success Criteria: An ok lesson: Able to recall and explain key termsA good lesson: Able to compare different religious viewpointsAn excellent lesson: Able to successfully answer a practice exam question

Commitment

1) When you commit to something you promise to do something

2) Christians believe that they should commit their lives to God and trust him to guide them

3) Muslims are committed to worshiping only Allah

4) Marriage requires commitment. The Bible says that a couple should commit to each other.

Responsibility

1) A responsibility is a duty you should carry out

2) The Bible says Christians are responsible for looking after their families and people they love

3) The Qur’an says a lot about responsibilities that Muslims have. They have a responsibility to care for their children, be kind to their parents and to the poor.

Explain the meaning of ‘commitment’ when used about a relationship (2)

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The word love means many things. Describe two different kinds of love (4)

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Christian and Muslim Christian Muslim

Sex is a gift from God Casual sex is seen as devaluing both people and sex and

therefore is forbidden

Sex is considered an act of worship

Sex should only take place within marriage

The purpose of sex is to have children, strictly within

marriage though

Muslims believe by having children they are contributing

to Allah’s creation

Islam permits but doesn’t encourage POLYGAMY. A man

can have up to four wives

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Christian attitudes Muslim attitudes

The Catholic church does not allow contraception. It teaches that the purpose of sex is to have children so to stop this is unnatural

The Qur’an encourages procreation, so although contraception isn’t mentioned in the Qur’an it is frowned upon

Other Christians have different views. The Anglican church are in favour of contraception saying it allows parents to be responsible about family planning

In most Muslim countries contraception is permitted if: there’s a threat to the mothers healthThe family is too poor to raise a childThere is a chance of the child being disabled

Both partners must agree on the contraception

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The reasons/purpose of a Christian marriage are:· To live together in love· Have lawful sex· Have comfort and companionship. To start a family 

The reasons/purposes of a Muslim marriage are:To follow Muhammad’s example

To share a life of loveTo have legal sex

To have Children and raise them as good Muslims

Celebrates the joy of sex Both Christians and Muslims think sex should only happen within marriage.

Highlights the responsibility Thinking about another person and their needs, not just the satisfying of one’s own needs

States the place of commitment It is a stating of the importance of commitment in their relationship- a willingness to spend the rest of your life with another person

Adds a spiritual dimension It is an enhancing of the relationship by including a religious or spiritual dimension

Strengthens the legal side or contract

Marriage creates a legal bond between the two people

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 Feature? Why?

Hymns Hymns symbolise the couple starting their life together with the help of God and the religious community

Opening statement The opening statement often explains the purpose of marriage

Prayers and readings These are a traditional part of Christian worship. They explain the seriousness of their vows.

Declarations and vows The couple declare there’s no reason why they can’t marry. The congregation are asked if they agree. Vows are taken in front of witnesses to show the seriousness and sacredness of the marriage

Exchanging of rings The rings are symbols for a lifelong commitment

Signing of the register Signing the register is a legal requirement in the UK

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Feature? Why?

Nikah (contract) A contract is drawn up in advance by the families of the bride and groom, and a mahr (dowry) paid by the groom to the bride

The bride The bride doesn’t have to be present- she can send two witnesses in her place

Imam An imam (leader of prayers) is often present (though this isn’t compulsory)

Declarations and vows Vows are exchanged, and a marriage declaration is made by each partner. There may be readings from the Qur’an or a khutbah (speech)

Feast There will be a big feast afterwards, though the men and women may enjoy this separately

Location The wedding can take place anywhere although it’s usually in a mosque or in the bride or groom’s home

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Christian teaching Islamic teaching

Marriage is sexually exclusive- sex should not be shared with anyone else

Sex outside of marriage is generally strongly disapproved of

It is forbidden in the 10 commandments and teaching of Jesus

Sexual desires are to be satisfied, but only in the context of marriage

It is harmful to the special relationship of marriage

The Qur’ an teaches that boys and girls should be separated after puberty, and men and women should never have mixed gatherings to prevent premarital sex

It is not a secure basis for any children born as a result

Vows promising to be faithful are exchanged in the marriage ceremony

Could result in a partner feeling cheated, betrayed or rejected

Adultery is seen as harmful socially, so against the unity and the peace of the Ummah (community)

Is wrong because God is involved in the marriage Adultery is seen as a form of theft of the worst possible sort

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Learning Objectives: To be able to recall information for this topic To be able to successfully answer practice exam questions

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Is divorce acceptable?

Maybe No

Depending on individual circumstances

It is not believed to be God’s intention

It is breaking promises made before God

Roman Catholics•Do not recognise divorce•Marriage is a sacrament that cannot be dissolved•Some marriages can be annulled (only if certain requirements are met)

Roman Catholics•Accept divorce•Discourage re-marriage in a church

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Is divorce acceptable?

Sometimes

As a last resort. The prophet Muhammad said: “Of all things which have been permitted divorce is the most hated by Allah” It is expected that the family will try to help the couple to be reconciled.

If the couple do decide to divorce then: The husband must state in front of witnesses on 3 separate occasions that the marriage is over .

A period of three months begins (Iddah). The couple will stay in the same house but not sleep together

If the couple finally decide to divorce, then the wife is given the final part of her dowry. Both parties should act toward each other with kindness