Roman Empire and Christianity

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According to Gaudium et Spes, what is the defining characteristic of marriage?

The sanctity of the marital union

The irrevocable consent of the spouses (correct)

The mutual self-giving of the spouses

The procreation of children

What aspect of marital love does Gaudium et Spes emphasize?

The social aspect

The procreative aspect

The unitive aspect (correct)

The sacramental aspect

According to the Theology of the Body, what is the task and mission of conjugal love?

To express the mysterious 'language' of the body

To form one mind and heart between the spouses

To lead the spouses to the vocation of parenthood

All of the above (correct)

What is the central focus of Pope John Paul II's Theology of the Body?

A profound theological reflection on human sexuality and marriage Signup and view all the answers

What did Pope Paul VI's encyclical Humanae Vitae reaffirm?

The Church's opposition to artificial contraception Signup and view all the answers

What does Gaudium et Spes say about the fruitfulness of marriage?

It is a primary purpose of marriage Signup and view all the answers

According to Jesus, what was the original intent for marriage?

That a man and woman become one flesh Signup and view all the answers

Why did Moses permit divorce, according to Jesus?

Because of the hardness of people's hearts Signup and view all the answers

What does Jesus say about separating what God has joined together in marriage?

Let no one separate it Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what did the Pharisees ask Jesus about divorce?

Whether it was lawful for any reason Signup and view all the answers

What was Jesus' response when the Pharisees asked about divorce?

He quoted from the creation account in Genesis Signup and view all the answers

What did Jesus say about the creation of male and female?

It was for the purpose of marriage Signup and view all the answers

According to Aquinas, why does he believe marriage has a certain rational order?

Because it promotes the preservation of humanity through procreation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary end of marriage according to the natural inclination described?

Bonum Proles - Begetting and Education of Children Signup and view all the answers

How does Saint Augustine view the concept of betrothal?

As a promise of future marriage, not a marriage itself Signup and view all the answers

What is a diriment impediment to marriage as described?

Affinity Signup and view all the answers

According to Aquinas, why are men and women naturally inclined to come together in marriage?

To generate new life and educate their children in virtue Signup and view all the answers

How does Thomas Aquinas view the role of consent in marriages?

It must be manifested outwardly and cannot be expressed in future tense Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of marriage in the second to fifth centuries?

To beget children and continue family lineages Signup and view all the answers

What was a necessary step for Christianity to grow beyond its first generation of followers?

Aligning itself with the practices and values of the Roman Empire Signup and view all the answers

What was the relationship between sex and marriage during the second to fifth centuries?

Sex was separated from marriage due to temptations of lust and pleasure Signup and view all the answers

How were sexual desires viewed during the second to fifth centuries?

As an unfortunate effect of Original Sin Signup and view all the answers

Where did marital blessings typically take place during the medieval period?

At feasts and at the marriage beds Signup and view all the answers

What change occurred in the role of who could offer marital blessings during the medieval period?

Only priests could offer marital blessings Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of celebrating marriage during Holy Mass, according to the Code of Canon Law 1055, 1?

To commemorate the Paschal mystery of Christ Signup and view all the answers

How does the Eucharist relate to the New Covenant and marriage in the context of Code of Canon Law 1055, 1?

It signifies Christ's eternal union with the Church Signup and view all the answers

According to Prof. Joseph Albert DG Reyes, what is marriage considered as?

A stewardship from God Signup and view all the answers

In marriage as described by Prof. Joseph Albert DG Reyes, what is the role of a steward?

To nurture and educate children in goodness Signup and view all the answers

What does Prof. Joseph Albert DG Reyes emphasize regarding marriage as a vocation?

It is a divine call to bring new life into the world Signup and view all the answers

How does marriage in the Christian context differ from a secular view?

Emphasizes the eternal unity between Christ and the Church Signup and view all the answers