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1
Q

True or False?

Christians believe that they should marry someone whether God wants them to or not.

A

False - Christians believe that if they feel that God wants them to share their life with someone then they should marry.

2
Q

True or False?

Marriage is intended as a lifelong commitment.

A

True.

3
Q

Explain what a sacrament is.

A

Marriage is a sacrament, which is a visible sign of God’s love for people.

4
Q

Can people who do not believe in God get married in a church?

A
  • In most churches, a bride and groom should both be Christians
  • People who do not believe in God (atheists) are often married elsewhere (hotels, registry office etc) and God is not a part of their vows.
5
Q

What is usually said at Christian marriage ceremonies from the Church of England Service Book?

A

“I, _______, take you, ______, to be my husband/wife, to have and to hold from this day forward…”

6
Q

True or False?

Sex is not necessarily restricted to marriage.

A

False - Sex should be restricted to marriage.

7
Q

Why do Christians believe that the idea that marriage is a gift from God is so important? (3 things)

A
  • So that man and woman can share love and companionship
  • So that man and woman can enjoy sex the way God wants
  • So that children can be brought into the world.
8
Q

When did it become legal in the UK for same sex couples to have a civil partnership?

A

25th December 2005.

9
Q

True or False?

A civil partnership is the same thing as marriage.

A

False - A civil partnership is not a marriage.

10
Q

What do Christians believe about homosexual relationships and civil partnerships?

A
  • Catholics and Church of England Christians are against civil partnerships because of the church’s teachings on sexual relationships
  • Other Christians are more accepting of civil partnerships as they provide unity, companionship and stability.