Amanda Charles

Amanda and Charles have a great sexual relationship.

They have been marriedfor ten years….

but not to each other!

Amanda and Charles are committing adultery.

Amandais married to Greg.

She has three children

aged 3, 7 and 9.

Charles is married to Jennifer. They have two children

aged 6 months and 4.

What problems might be caused by Amandaand Charles’ relationship?

What if ?What if ?

Choose one of the problems or Choose one of the problems or complications that could occur to Amanda complications that could occur to Amanda and Charles.and Charles.

Complete a What if? grid. E.g. What if Complete a What if? grid. E.g. What if Amanda gets pregnant?Amanda gets pregnant?

Amanda is a Christian Charles is a Hindu.

What would their religious communitiesthink of their behaviour?

Christian views on

Adultery.

Using the textbooks available, research how the Christian community views adultery.

Use the picture clues to help you.Create a spider diagram of your answers.

I do!

Vows are made, ‘forsaking all others,’ promising

to be faithful.Promises are made to God.

Ten Commandmentsstates

‘Do not commit adultery.’

Adultery breaks trustand ruins

relationships. This could lead

to divorce, which wasnot God’s intention

for humans.

Marriage is a sacrament,It involves God, humansdo not have the power

to break it.Adultery can break

up families and createunstable upbringing

for children.

Rings are exchangedas a symbol of love

and faithfulness.

Using the textbooks available, research how the Hinducommunity views adultery.

Use the picture clues to help you.Create a spider diagram of your answers.

Hindu views on

Adultery.

A vow or promise offaithfulness is made in the seventh step of the

wedding ceremonyand this is a

lifelong commitment.Adultery can break up

families. Family is very important in Hinduism

and divorce has repercussions for the whole community.

Adultery prevents the soul from reaching

moksha because one’sdharma (duty)

has not been done

Complete the following exam Complete the following exam questions.questions.

Explain, from Explain, from

two differenttwo different religious religious

traditions, thetraditions, the

teachings on adultery.teachings on adultery.

(6)(6)

Adultery is wrong. Adultery is wrong.

Give two reasons why Give two reasons why religious believers might religious believers might agree or disagree with agree or disagree with this.(4)this.(4)

How do you think you did?

How do you think your partner did?