CHRISTIANITY: Sexual Ethics Flashcards
Sexual relations are unitive.
Marriage enables the couple to grow in love and commitment.
The joy of the sex cements the relationship.
Sexual relations are unitive: Genesis.
In Genesis 2, man and woman ‘become one body’.
They give not only their bodies but their mind and spirit.
Sexual relations are marital.
Most denominations teach that sex should only operate in a marriage.
What is the Catholic view on pre-marital sex?
Purpose of sex is to procreate - natural law.
What is the Uniting Church view on pre-marital sex?
Can be moral if found in sustained loving relationships.
Everyday example of pre-marital sex.
In 2011, 48% of Anglicans say that pre-marital sex is always wrong in the National Church Life Survey.
True Love Waits (TLW) promotes sexual abstinence for teenagers and college students. Over 2.5 million US Christians took a vow of celibacy under the slogan ‘true love waits’.
What is the Christian view on adultry?
The Sixth Commandment presents a clear stance - “Thou shalt not commit adultery”.
How does the Catholic view on adultery impact adherents?
Sex outside an annulment is considered adultery - still married in the eyes of God.
If one wants to remarry, they may not get permission to do so in a church.
Sexual relations are procreative.
For Catholics, procreation is the purpose of humanity.
Catholic Church still do not marry same-sex couples.
What does Paul teach on homosexuality?
“Fornicators…will not inherit the Kingdom of God - those acting on their lust will not attain salvation.
What are some everyday examples of churches accepting homosexuals?
Out at St Paul in NYC - focus bringing LGBT Catholics back to the church.
What is the Catholic view on birth-control and family-planning?
Contraception interferes with the will of God and procreation.
What is Pope Paul’s view on birth-control?
In the encyclical Humanae Vitae he affirmed that contraception is morally wrong.
What is the Church of England’s view on birth control?
Statements released from Lutheran and Methodist churches show support for the responsible use of contraception.
