3.2 Sexual Ethics

Question 1

Summarise what is meant by the harm principle

Answer 1

Individuals are free to act as long as their actions do not impose harm on others

Question 2

Outline what the Christian teaching of sex making couples ‘one flesh’ means

Answer 2

It means that in having sexual intercourse a couple has become ‘one’ or in unity. This can only happen with one partner. The couple cannot be separated once it has been formed

Question 3

Define the term ‘celibacy’

Answer 3

Choosing to live without any sexual relationship for religious reasons e.g. priests

Question 4

What is the difference between natural and artificial contraception

Answer 4

Artificial contraception involves products or homeone-affecting drugs which actively stop the possibility of conception, whereas natural contraception places no kind of barrier to conception

Question 5

Give 2 reasons in support of homosexuality

Answer 5

Individuals should be allowed to love whoever they wish, love is something to be cherished wherever it is found
Consenting adults can engage in sexual activities for their choice in private

Question 6

Give 2 reasons why the Catholic Church believes divorce is wrong

Answer 6

Marriage bonds are supernatural bonds with god that cannot be broken. The couple has become one flesh which cannot be separated. Biblical passages condemning divorce

Question 7

Name a church that supports same-sex marriage

Answer 7

Methodist church

Question 8

What does nml think the telos of a sexual organ is?

Answer 8

Sexual reproduction; making babies to continue humans as a species

Question 9

Give two biblical passages in support of the belief that non-marital sex is wrong

Answer 9

There are many examples such as 1 Thessalonians 4:3-4, 1 Corinthians 6:18-20