Relationships - Christian

Men and women are equal in society --> So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. --> Men and women are mentioned as being equal in the Genesis story suggesting that there's no difference between them in the eyes of God.

Marriage is a lifelong commitment (sense of dedication to someone) --> Therefore, what God has joined together, let no one separate --> Jesus states that marriage is a bond that God has made and no earthly power can separate it.

Cohabitation is frowned upon --> Your body is a temple of the holy spirit --> Cohabitation promotes having sex outside the marriage therefore devaluing the nature of sex (Catholic). Quakers are for cohabitation as they believe that if a relationship is one of love them it's okay.

Divorce isn't accepted --> Marriage is a sacrament that cannot be broken unless the situation is serious --> Divorce isn't recognised

Remarriage isn't accepted --> Do not commit adultery --> Remarriage is seen as adultery in God's eyes as the couple are still married

Catholics don't accept contraception --> Go forth and increase in number --> Catholics don't allow use of artificial contraception as the purpose of sex is for procreation.

Adultery is always wrong --> Anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery --> Just by thinking lustfully about a woman is seen as adultery to Catholics. 

Purpose of sex is to reproduce --> Go forth and increase in number  --> Catholics believe that the purpose of sex is to reproduce rather than for recreation. This is done inside the marriage

Quakers have celebrated same sex marriages since 1983

Catholics do not believe in same sex marriages as procreation isn't available