University:
Cambridge College
Course:
PHI 201 | Introduction to Philosophy
Academic year:

2024
Views:

178

Pages:

1
Author:

Elsie K.

Any man who leaves his wife 'exept for sexual promiscuity' Marriage is a covenant; human promises infront of God. Promises can be broken Church of England One exception; why can't there be more Monogomas Procreative Marriage Heterosexual Marriage is a sacrement; created by God cannot be destroyes Catholics Marriage and partnership Equal status and value Status 'what god hath put together let no man put asunder' Men and woman created in the 'image' of God. All equal 'there is no man or female, for you are all one in Jesus Christ' However, there are bible quotes to make women inferior Status Minimise suffering Equal status and roles Regrettable but acceptable Try counselling first Divorce Non-Religious Non-Religious Greatest happiness Marraige is a legal contract and can be broken Think of effects on children 'what God hath joined together let no man put asunder' Marriage is created by God cannot be destroyes UK law Agape Exceptional circumstances Matter of priest concience Respect Choise and Freedom Divorce Catholic Adultery Still married in the eyes of God 'women obey husbands .... husband is the head' - Paul Divorce and Remarriage Purpose of Sex Human Relationships Remarriage Divorce procreate 'be fruitful and multiply' Gen 1:28 express love God created marriage as the right context for sex Reject adultery, promiscuity, pre-marital sex CofE not procreative Remarriage Religious Views Cathlolics should be celibate Falls short of ideal realtionships in genesis Leviticus 18 'abomination' Homosexulality is not a sin celibate only for gay priests Overview Church of England same value of infertile marriage Gays can marry showing love marital values Marrige is a legal contract and can be broken Meaning and purpose of sex: pleasure Non - Religious Concent and choise are important Greatest happiness to the greatest number (Bentham) not causing harm (Mill) Commitment (love), no abusive Equal rights for heterosexual and homosexual relationships Delcaration of Human Rights: Artical 16