Summary GCSE Religious Studies - Relationships and families

The purpose of marriage
procreation

The purpose of families
Procreation
Stability
Protection of children
Educating children on faith
Education children on morals and leading them on the correct path

Reasons for not divorcing
breaks promise between god
can affect the life of the children
considered as 'adultery' in catholicism

Reasons for divorce
Addiction (alcoholism, drugs, gambling)
Domestic violence or abuse
Adultery
Work/money pressures
Illness or disability
People changing, falling out of love
Immaturity
Disappointment about love-making
Inability to have children

Reasons for not using Contraception
Goes against natural law (god's purpose for marriage is for procreation)
Using natural contraception instead (rhythmic method)
Against abortion

Reasons for Contraception
Only have a limited number of children, prevent babies being born into a life of
deprivation.
Develop relationship before children
Space out pregnancies (avoid harming mother's health)
Prevent unwanted pregnancies
Concerns on global overpopulation
Spread of AIDS