Religious Studies GCSE
Sanctity of marriage vows
What Sanctity of marriage vows means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Sanctity of marriage vows
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The belief that vows made before God are a lifelong, unbreakable covenant, so divorce breaks a sacred promise and undermines family stability.
Topics that use Sanctity of marriage vows
- Theme A: Relationships and families (AQA GCSE)
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