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Lesson 7 of 15
  • Year 11

Same-sex marriage

In this lesson, we will continue our study of Relationships and Families by thinking about same-sex marriage. We will explore the development of the law in the UK regarding civil partnerships and same sex marriage and look at Christian and Islamic views on same sex marriage with reference to the purpose of marriage.

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Lesson 7 of 15
  • Year 11

Same-sex marriage

In this lesson, we will continue our study of Relationships and Families by thinking about same-sex marriage. We will explore the development of the law in the UK regarding civil partnerships and same sex marriage and look at Christian and Islamic views on same sex marriage with reference to the purpose of marriage.

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Key learning points

  1. The development of the law in the UK regarding civil partnerships and same sex marriage.
  2. Christian and Islamic views on same sex marriage with reference to the purpose of marriage.

Equipment

You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.

Content guidance

  • Contains subject matter which individuals may find upsetting.

Supervision

Adult supervision suggested

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8 Questions

Q1.
What is the penalty for homosexual sex in an Islamic State?

100 Lashes
Community Service
Correct answer: Death

Q2.
Which denomination allows celibate homosexual relationships?

Correct answer: Anglican
Catholic
Orthodox
Protestant

Q3.
Which of these denominations or branches of Christianity do NOT consider sex before marriage a sin?

Anglican
Catholic
Correct answer: Quakers

Q4.
If found guilty of sex outside marriage in an Islamic state, how many lashes must one receive?

Correct answer: 100
200
39
40

Q5.
Which of the following is NOT a reason divorce is discouraged in Islam?

Correct answer: A Muslim man can take another wife without consent
Husband and wife should be able to solve any problems
It is hated by Allah
It splits up the family unit
It weakens the Muslim community
Muhammad did not divorce

Q6.
What branch of Christianity does NOT permit divorce?

Correct answer: Catholicism
Orthodox
Protestantism

Q7.
What are the two types of polygamy?

Polyamory and Polyandry
Correct answer: Polyandry and Polygyny
Polygyny and Polyamory
Polyphony and Polygyny

Q8.
What is the maximum number of wives a Muslim man may have?

10
3
Correct answer: 4
5

Assessment exit quiz

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8 Questions

Q1.
What is same-sex marriage?

The legally or formally recognised union of two people of the opposite sex as partners in a personal relationship.
Correct answer: The legally or formally recognised union of two people of the same sex as partners in a personal relationship.

Q2.
When were homosexual acts first made illegal?

1765
Correct answer: 1885
1994
1995

Q3.
When were civil partnerships first legally recognized?

2000
2001
Correct answer: 2004
2013

Q4.
When was same-sex marriage first legally recognized?

2000
2001
2004
Correct answer: 2013

Q5.
Which of the following is NOT an Islamic purpose for marriage?

Endless or lifelong relationship
One Flesh (Sex)
Pattern for Society
Procreation
Rearing Children
Correct answer: Sacrament
Union

Q6.
When were homosexual acts first legalised?

1885
1965
Correct answer: 1967
1997

Q7.
Which of the following is the weakest argument against same-sex marriage?

Same-sex marriage does not enable sex in accordance with human anatomy.
Same-sex marriage is sinful so cannot impart grace.
Two married men or women cannot have their own biological children.
Correct answer: Two married men or women may not commit to a lifelong marriage.

Q8.
Why do humanists support same-sex marriage?

Correct answer: Equality
Eternity
Fraternity
Sorority