HSC - Christianity: Sexual Ethics Flashcards
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Outline Christian Sexual Ethics:
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- regulate and explain moral behaviour as a guide for adherents.
- making moral decisions comes from the scriptures within the bible.
- Teaches that sex is a gift from God
“Thou shall not commit adultery” - exodus
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Teaching 1: Sex is a gift from god
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- should not be abused or misused.
- all denominations consider adultery to be a sin
- It is performed without the intention of procreation
3
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Teaching 2: Sex expresses love
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- marriage and sex are meant for procreation
- expression of a loving union
- contraception goes against this belief