2.2 Sexual Relationships Flashcards
What are Christian belief about sex?
- Sex should only be between a man and a woman
- Sex should only take place within a marriage
- Adultery is wrong
Why do Christians believe Sex should only be between a man and a woman? What are divergent views.
The Bible describes marriage as a man being united to his wife.
Some Christians, and many non-religious people, think sexual relationships between same-sex couples are fine.
Why do Christians believe Sex should only take place within a marriage? What are divergent views.
Sex is the highest expression of love
between a couple and requires the
commitment of marriage.
Some Christians, and many non-
religious people, believe sex before
marriage is acceptable.
Some think sex should be reserved for committed relationships. Others are happy with the idea of promiscuity (having sex with multiple partners on a casual basis).
Why do Christians believe adultery is wrong? What are divergent views.
Adultery is forbidden by the Ten
Commandments.
It breaks the trust between a couple
and undermines the stability of
family life
Some people accept adultery if it
does not cause physical or emotional
harm to anyone involved, these are known as open-relationships/open-marriages.
Define Adultery?
Having sex with someone other than your spouse
Define homosexuality
Homosexuality is sexual attraction to people of the same sex.
What are the Traditional Anglican and Catholic teachings views on homosexuality?
Homosexual sex is wrong. Homosexuals
should not have sexual relationships.
The Bible teaches that sex should be
between a man and a woman.
The Bible also teaches that sexual immorality is a sin against God. 1 Corinthians 6: 20 [NIV] teaches Christians to “honour God with your bodies”
SOW-homosexuality
“You shall not sleep with a male as one sleeps with a female; it is an abomination”
What are the humanist views on homosexuality?
Same-sex relationships are fine as long as
the relationship does not cause any harm to those involved.
Personal choice and freedom are important, including the freedom to be in a same-sex relationship.
What are the divergent Christian views on homosexuality?
Homosexual sex within committed
and loving homosexual relationships is
acceptable.
But marriage should still be reserved for a
man and woman.
What are the atheist views on homosexuality?
Many atheists accept sarne-sex relationships,
Some may oppose them for social or cultural
reasons.
