Homosexuality Flashcards
Christian attitudes towards it
Roman catholic
Bible wrong cant procreate naturally St Paul -will not inherit Kingdom of God homosexuality is seen in other animals Did God create homosexuals? only between man woman marriage no homosexual union.
Muslims attitudes towards it
wrong sin
1 hadith says kill homosexuals
same sex marriage not allowed
Story of Lot shows homosexuality not permitted
forbidden by Shariah law
illegal and punishable death
modern /anglican /quaker Christians
muslims
homosexuality seen in other animals
Q-allowed same sex union for over 20 years
A-accept it ,gay and lesbian priests
Qurans views cannot be applied to modern society
offer support to them
accept it may be criticised
Reasons for and against homosexuals being married in placce of worship
mixed marriages of diff faith already happen why not/
same sex partners may be religious fair to them
ss may want religious ceremony
ss partnerships r part of modern life
Ss partnerships r able to have civil cermony in place of worship
most religions dont accept it
can marry anywhere place of worship not needed
religious teachings against hhomosexuality -how could they allow it in a place of worship
have to change marriage service