Mutual and Conjugial Love
New Church teachings use the term "mutual love" to describe the love between friends of the same or the opposite sex, and the term "conjugial love" to describe the love between married partners of the opposite sex.
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Offspring in Heaven
Everyone in the afterlife once lived on earth. Angelic couples do not give birth but may raise children who have died. Couples may also produce spiritual offspring.
- Sunday School Lesson
- Ages 11-17
- FaithBuilder Year 2
- Sarah B Odhner
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Overcoming Challenges in Marriage
Most marriages encounter difficulties. New Church teachings offer practical suggestions for overcoming challenges and building stronger marriage relationships.
- Sunday School Lesson
- Ages 11-17
- FaithBuilder Year 4
- GCED staff
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Qualities of Friendship
The Bible says we are to love the Lord and our neighbors, to value others lives more than our own life. Doing this depends on healthy relationships. Discover New Church teachings on healthy friendship.
- Sunday School Lesson
- Ages 11-17
- FaithBuilder Year 1
- Luke 10
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The Sense of Touch
Touch is an important aspect of relationships with others. When we touch another person we should keep in mind what's best for others as well as what's best for ourselves.
- Sunday School Lesson
- Ages 11-17
- FaithBuilder Year 4
- Matthew 19, Matthew 8, Matthew 20
- GCED staff
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Separation and Divorce
Marriage is a civil and spiritual covenant. Spiritual laws about divorce and remarriage are not always in agreement with what civil law permits.
- Sunday School Lesson
- Ages 11-17
- FaithBuilder Year 4
- Matthew 5, Deuteronomy 24
- GCED staff
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Sex and Marriage
New Church teachings give spiritual reasons for why sex belongs to marriage.
- Sunday School Lesson
- Ages 11-17
- FaithBuilder Year 4
- GCED staff
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Wedding Ceremony
Weddings are sacred commitments to be made in the presence of the Lord and friends. The wedding celebration or reception introduces a couple into the joys of married love.
- Sunday School Lesson
- Ages 11-17
- FaithBuilder Year 1
- GCED staff
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What Is Conjugial Love?
New Church teachings offer new ideas about a special kind of married love, conjugial love, that has the potential to bring great happiness.
- Sunday School Lesson
- Ages 11-17
- FaithBuilder Year 1
- GCED staff
- © General Church