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GCSE Revision :GCSE Revision Marriage
and
Divorce
Key Beliefs – Christian :Key Beliefs – Christian The ideal Christian life is one of celibacy
Better to get married than to sin
God’s intention then is that most will leave their parents and be joined in marriage
Only proper context for sex
The marital family unit is God’s intention for society
Partner Selection - Christianity :Partner Selection - Christianity Choose your own marital partner
Will probably want a partner who shares commitment to Christ
Courting is acceptable
Sex before marriage unacceptable
Reason for marriage will normally be LOVE
Wedding Ceremony - Christianity :Wedding Ceremony - Christianity Church
Bible readings
Hymns
Vows
Ring
Dress
Father of the Bride
Divorce - Christianity :Divorce - Christianity Marriage supposed to be eternal
Jesus said divorce only allowed for adultery
Bible teaches that humans should not separate what God has joined
Most Christians accept that some marriages are going to break down and that divorce should be permitted
Roman Catholics do not religiously accept state divorce – still married in God’s eyes
Roman Catholics allow annulment in rare circumstances
Key Beliefs - Islam :Key Beliefs - Islam Married family life is the Muslim ideal
Allah rewards and blesses the happily married
Extended family is very important within Islam
Marriage is the union of two families not just two individuals
Polygamy acceptable (up to 4 wives)
Partner Selection - Islam :Partner Selection - Islam Arranged marriage
Partner chosen by parents on the basis of religious devotion
Muhammad taught not to choose a partner on the basis of looks or money
Not forced marriage
Obeying parents = obeying Allah
Occasionally the couple will not meet until wedding
The Wedding - Islam :The Wedding - Islam Most important part is the signing of the Nikah – a legally binding contract
May take place in a mosque and be led by the imam (not necessarily)
Mahr paid to the bride by the groom
Vows
Rings
Readings from the Qur’an
Divorce - Islam :Divorce - Islam Muhammad taught that divorce is the most detestable act that Allah allows
Therefore divorce accepted – but not desirable
Should be last resort
Three month waiting period (iddah)
Extended family will attempt mediation
Both partners free to re-marry
Both partners have a right to seek a divorce