Marriage and the Genesis Mandate

Questions and Answers

Which command regarding marriage was added by Jesus?

A couple should always seek family counseling.

What God has joined together, no human being must separate. (correct)

The permanence of the marital bond is optional.

Marriage should be legally binding with civil rights.

What does 'Bonum Sacramenti' refer to in St. Augustine's goods of marriage?

The indissolubility of the marital bond. (correct)

The ability to have multiple partners.

The willingness to adopt children.

The freedom to separate if desired.

What is the potential benefit of 'Bonum Prolis' as described by St. Augustine?

The exclusive fidelity of marriage.

The potential fruitfulness and openness to having children. (correct)

The social status of the married couple.

The legal responsibilities of marriage.

How did the Protestant revolt influence the concept of marriage?

It disrupted the harmony of marriage by introducing divorce. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of matrimony according to the Genesis mandate?

To ensure the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of offspring Signup and view all the answers

What did the Church emphasize during the nineteenth-century counterattack on state influence in marriage?

Marriage is essentially a contract-sacrament with civil rights. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement reflects the role of God in the creation of man and woman?

Man and woman were created in His image, establishing their equal dignity Signup and view all the answers

How did marriage function in ancient Rome?

It was strictly monogamous, allowing only one spouse Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by the phrase 'to become one body' in marriage?

A lifelong process of unity and transformation from individuals to a couple Signup and view all the answers

What did Modestinus define marriage as?

A union between a man and a woman for life under divine and human law Signup and view all the answers

What does being 'deliberately sterile' in the context of marriage imply?

Utilizing various means to avoid having children Signup and view all the answers

What was the Pharisees' intention when they questioned Jesus about marriage?

To test Him on the indissolubility of marriage Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason identified for the creation of woman in relation to man?

To provide companionship because 'it is not good for man to be alone' Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Marriage and the Genesis Mandate

Matrimony is a lifelong covenant between a man and a woman aimed at mutual benefit and procreation.
Equal dignity is attributed to both genders as both are created in the image of God.
Genesis 1:28 encourages procreation and filling the earth, reinforcing the importance of marriage.
Same-sex marriage and contraception are viewed as contrary to the divine intention of procreation.
Genesis 2:18 and 24 highlight the importance of companionship and unity in marriage, where a man leaves his family to join with his wife.

Marriage and History of the Church

Early societies institutionalized marriage to create secure environments for procreation and to protect property rights and bloodlines.
Ancient Rome recognized marriage as a strictly monogamous institution; only one spouse per individual was permitted by law.
Modestinus, a Roman jurist, defined marriage as a divine and human law-bound union for life between one man and one woman.
The concept of “one body” in marriage suggests a transformative journey from individual identities to a collective identity.
The creation of woman from man (Genesis) emphasizes the complementary relationship of the genders and the divine blessing to multiply.

Marriage and Jesus

Jesus affirmed the indissolubility of marriage when confronted by the Pharisees, asserting that what God joins must not be separated.
Couples are encouraged to seek support from the Church's marriage and family ministries to strengthen their bonds.

Goods of Marriage According to St. Augustine

Bonum Fidei: Emphasizes exclusive fidelity, advocating for a committed union between one man and one woman.
Bonum Sacramenti: Focuses on the permanence of marriage, promoting the belief in the indissoluble nature of marital bonds.
Bonum Prolis: Highlights the procreative aspect of marriage, encouraging openness to having children.
The Protestant Reformation challenged Catholic Church teachings, allowing for divorce, thus impacting marriage dynamics significantly.
The Church's response in the 19th century emphasized the nature of Catholic marriage as a contract-sacrament with civil rights, opposing state control.

Description

Explore the foundational concepts of matrimony as defined in the Genesis mandate. This quiz delves into the covenant of marriage, the significance of procreation, and the equal dignity of men and women created in God's image. Test your understanding of these critical themes.