exam questions h/w read two other essays. peer assess. 1)academic language? 2)knowledge correct and...
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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‘Marriage is an outdated institution.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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