40 Questions
According to Gallup, six out of ten new marriages fail due to divorce or separation.
True
The traditional nuclear family is still widely understood today.
False
Divorce is considered a minor issue compared to other social problems.
False
Sixty percent of second marriages succeed.
False
Marriage counseling is a relatively new concept.
False
Dr. David Olson reports that 65% of marriages are profoundly happy.
False
40% of marriages are filled with satisfaction in every dimension of the relationship.
False
The Bible provides guidance on marriage and family relationships.
True
The problem of unhappy marriages is limited to divorce rates.
False
The National Survey of Families and Households is based at the University of Wisconsin.
True
Divorce is often viewed as a painless and easily resolvable issue.
False
Karl Marx believed in the importance of the family unit.
False
Pastoral couples are immune to marital conflict and problems.
False
The biblical concept of the family is widely accepted and unopposed.
False
Divorce only affects the immediate family members.
False
The author believes that the scriptures do not have an answer to the problem of unhappy marriages.
False
In modern industrial societies, the family still provides all the necessary functions for its members.
False
The family is no longer responsible for providing religious education to its members.
True
Work training is often provided by the family in modern societies.
False
The definition of family is universally agreed upon.
False
The family's role in society has remained unchanged over time.
False
The answer to the question 'what is the family?' has no consequences.
False
In modern societies, the family is still the primary provider of education to its members.
False
The family's importance is universally recognized.
False
According to the Bible, God created a philanthropy as an alternative way for people to live.
False
The family is one of several optional ways that people can live, according to the Bible.
False
The cultural mandate is related to God's blessing of children in the husband and wife relationship.
True
Satan's goal is to promote the family and its image of God.
False
The author views polygamy and plandery as unacceptable forms of marriage.
False
The author defines marriage as a lifelong commitment between two people.
False
The author suggests that people who have multiple relationships outside of marriage are simply adulterers.
False
The family is essential for the image of God to thrive.
True
The author proposes a traditional, lifelong marriage contract.
False
The author believes that people who have been in and out of marriage several times are flawed.
False
The biblical perspective on marriage involves the union of two people of the same gender.
False
The Bible presents polygamy as an alternative way of living, equal to the husband and wife relationship.
False
The author views marriage as a social institution that must be defended at all costs.
False
The author is an American therapist who believes in traditional marriage.
False
The author's definition of marriage is widely accepted by society.
False
Satan's strategy is to promote the uniqueness of the family in God's program.
False
Study Notes
Defining the Family
- The traditional understanding of the family has changed over time, and it is now necessary to define what the family is.
- In the past, the family was understood as a father, mother, and children, but today, the definition of the family has been redefined.
- According to pollster George Gallup, divorce is a root problem that causes many other ills, and it is a scourge that has become endemic.
- The statistics show that six out of ten new marriages fail, and even among those who remain married, many are unhappy.
The Consequences of Redefining the Family
- The biblical concept of the family has been opposed by many people around the world, including Karl Marx, who argued that the family is no longer necessary in modern society.
- Marx believed that the family's functions have been taken over by institutions and that the family is no longer needed.
- This redefinition of the family has consequences, including the erosion of the family's importance in society.
The Biblical Concept of the Family
- The biblical concept of the family is unique and irreplaceable in God's program.
- The family is not one of several optional ways to live, but rather God's declared way for people to live.
- God created the husband and wife relationship, and Satan knows that destroying this concept can destroy the family.
- The family is the foundation of society, and it is essential to understand what the family is and its role in society.
Challenging the Traditional Definition of the Family
- Some people, such as Virginia Satir, argue that marriage should be redefined to allow for different types of relationships, such as communal marriages or temporary marriages.
- Satir believes that marriage is merely a legal arrangement that entitles couples to certain property and protection against exploitation.
- This challenges the traditional understanding of marriage and the family, and raises questions about what constitutes a family and what role it should play in society.
This quiz explores the changing dynamics of family structures, including the impact of divorce and the redefinition of traditional family roles. Learn about the evolution of the family unit and its effects on society.
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