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Changing Attitudes towards Cohabitation and Marriage in the UK

This presentation explores the changing attitudes towards cohabitation and marriage in the United Kingdom. It discusses the social acceptance of cohabitation, the decline in the formal commitment of marriage, and the reasons behind these trends. It also delves into the differences among Christians in their views on sex outside of marriage and divorce, including the reasons behind these attitudes. Finally, it explores the changing nature of family life and the importance of family to Catholics.

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Changing Attitudes towards Cohabitation and Marriage in the UK

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  1. REVISION PRESENTATION Changing attitudes in the United Kingdom to cohabitation and marriage. C3 part 1 the condition of a man and woman legally united for the purpose of living together and, usually, having children living together without being married

  2. What conclusions can we draw from : Cohabitation Marriage

  3. What do these trends indicate? Cohabitation 1. It is more socially acceptable now than in previous years to cohabit. 2. Less people seem to feel the need to formally commit to each other in marriage. Marriage

  4. C3 part 2 The purpose of marriage in Christianity, including the main features of a Catholic marriage ceremony (faithfulness).

  5. The purpose of marriage in Christianity • for a couple to live together in love • comfort and companionship • sex in an exclusive relationship • to have children andto create a Christian family

  6. This acronym will help! ermanent xclusive ings symbolise God’s unending love ruitfulness nduring – “for better, for worse” ommited, covenant relationship rust PERFECT

  7. God God God God A Catholic wedding G O D MA RR IA GE

  8. A Catholic wedding VOWS … for better, for worse; for richer for poorer ….. GOD humanity

  9. C3 part 3 Differences among Christians in their attitudes to sex outside marriage (pre-marital sex, promiscuity and adultery), including the reasons for the attitudes.

  10. CHRISTIANS AGREE THAT

  11. BUT CHRISTIANS DISAGREE ON • Most Christians say sex should only happen in marriage – BECAUSE: • the Bible says sexual immorality is wrong (1 Corinthians 6); • Church leaders take a traditional view that pre-marital sex is wrong.

  12. Get with it! • Some Christians say pre-marital sex may be acceptable if the couple are in a long-term committed relationship and intend to marry - BECAUSE: • Jesus taught love is the guiding principle of life - sex can and should be an expression of love; • they believe the Church should reflect the changing nature of society and move with the times.

  13. You must obey the Church leaders! Each individual must make up his/her own mind! Why Christians disagree (1) Some Christians would say: On the other hand, it could be argued:

  14. You must follow tradition because God doesn’t change nor does human nature! Society has changed and you must move with the times! Why Christians disagree (2) Some Christians would say: On the other hand, it could be argued:

  15. The Bible is the inspired Word of God and you must obey it literally! The Bible was written a long time ago! You need to interpret what it means for yourself today! Why Christians disagree (3) Some Christians would say: On the other hand, it could be argued:

  16. C3 part 4 Changing attitudes to divorce in the United Kingdom.

  17. What conclusions can we draw from : Divorces Marriages

  18. Why might divorces have increased so much? Perhaps because: 1. it is easier and cheaper to divorce 2. there is less social stigma about divorce 3. people have unrealistic expectations of marriage 4. women are less prepared to tolerate bad treatment from their husbands

  19. C3 part 5 Differences among Christians in their attitudes to divorce (including annulment and re-marriage) including the reasons for the attitudes.

  20. EVIL EVIL Some Protestant Churches allow divorce and re-marriage because: Jesus allowed divorce (Matthew 19) in cases of adultery; if people make a mistake, they should be allowed another chance as long as they are sorry; Jesus taught us that God forgives sins; sometimes divorce can be:

  21. The Catholic Church .... x does not allow divorce anyone who is divorced is not allowed to receive communion; WHY? the vows at a wedding indicate marriage is for life - “till death do us part”; Jesus said in Mark 10 that anyone divorcing and remarrying is committing adultery.

  22. The Catholic Church .... x does allow for an annulment “a declaration that a marriage did not exist” Reasons: • if someone was forced into marriage • if someone did not intend to keep the vows at the time of marriage • if someone was mentally unstable at the time of marriage.

  23. C3 part 6 The changing nature of family life (nuclear family, extended family, re-constituted family) in the United Kingdom.

  24. Nuclear family Extended family Re-constituted family 75%

  25. C3 part 7 Why is family life important to Catholics? Catholic teachings on family life and its importance. Commandments promote family life “Do not commit adultery” “Honour your father and mother” At the marriage ceremony, Catholics promise to accept children lovingly from God Jesus was born into a family with Mary and Joseph Adam and Eve were a family

  26. What do Catholics believe about family life? • Parents should look after their children and eventually children should look after them. • Parents should set a good example for children. • Children should respect their parents. • Parents should bring their children up to be Catholic(take them to church, have them baptised, pray with them, tell them Bible stories, etc.)

  27. C3 part 8 How churches help with the upbringing of children and keeping the family together

  28. 1967 1994 2000 C3 part 9 Changing attitudes to homosexuality in the U.K. Homosexual acts legalised for over 21's Age of consent lowered to 18 Age of consent lowered to 16

  29. THEN HOMOSEXUALITY Used to be considered as a disease Used to be considered as being evil Used to be criminal NOW Thought by many to be innate More socially accepted Homophobia still exists Homosexual civil partnerships were recognised in U.K. in 2005

  30. Some other Christians Catholic C3 part 10 Christian attitudes to homosexuality, including reasons for the attitudes Treat everyone the same! We’re all made in the image of God! (Genesis 1) Homosexual acts are not wrong in stable relationships Homosexuality isn’t wrong, BUT homosexual acts are sinful!

  31. Homosexuality isn’t wrong, but homosexual acts are sinful! OT - Leviticus 20 NT - Romans 1 WHY???? natural purpose

  32. Treat everyone the same! We’re all made in the image of God (Genesis 1 Homosexual acts are not wrong in stable relationships WHY???? Genesis 1 Mark 1 AGAPE

  33. End of Session

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