Homosexuality Flashcards
1
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homosexuality
A
attraction between two people of the same sex
2
Q
changes over time
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- First half of 20th century it was a crime but made legal in england in 1967
- Same sex marriage took place in 2014
3
Q
Christian view
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- homosexuality is a sin
- ‘Do not have sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman’ (LEVITICUS 18)
- some methodist churches welcome all into church life
4
Q
Kant
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- treating others with dignity means accepting homosexual relationships
- principle of universalizability means that everyone should have the freedom to express their sexuality how they wish.
-Mutual consent avoiding exploitation
5
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Natural law
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Homosexual acts are wrong
- pope francis same sex partnership is not similar to gods plan for marriage
– no reproduction therefore wrong
6
Q
Weakness of NL
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Not all relationships bring new life like sex between an older couple or someone with fertility issues
7
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Situation ethics
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- morally acceptable if it brings about agapeic love
- unloving to forbid same sex relationships more loving to allow them
