Humans As Sexual Male And Female

Question 1

What does the Bible say about the creation of men and women?

Answer 1

God created men and women in his image, indicating their equal importance and complementary roles.

Question 2

What is the Catholic Church’s view on the nature of sexual love?

Answer 2

Sex is viewed as exclusively marital, unitive, and procreative.

Question 3

According to Genesis 1:27-28, what command did God give to humankind?

Answer 3

God commanded them to ‘Be fruitful and multiply.’

Question 4

What does Genesis 2 illustrate about the relationship between men and women?

Answer 4

It shows the idea of equality and complementarity, where each gender provides what the other lacks.

Question 5

Fill in the blank: The sacrament of marriage enables two people in love to commit themselves _______.

Answer 5

[publicly and exclusively to each other]

Question 6

What is required for a marriage to be considered valid in Catholic teaching?

Answer 6

There must be sexual intercourse.

Question 7

True or False: The Catholic Church allows sex before or outside of marriage.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

What commitment is made during the Catholic marriage ceremony regarding children?

Answer 8

The commitment to accept children lovingly from God.

Question 9

According to Humanae Vitae, what must each marriage act remain open to?

Answer 9

The transmission of life.

Question 10

What does the phrase ‘the two shall become one flesh’ signify in the context of marriage?

Answer 10

It signifies the deep union and intimacy between married partners.

Question 11

What is forbidden because it destroys the unity of the married couple?

Answer 11

Adultery.

Question 12

Give two reasons why the Catholic Church views men and women as equals.

Answer 12

• Both are created in the image of God
• Both are blessed by God

Question 13

Explain three arguments Catholics would give to support the statement that sex is special and should only happen in marriage.

Answer 13

• It is unitive, joining people together
• It is procreative, open to creating new life
• It expresses and deepens love between the couple

Question 14

What might a non-religious person argue against the idea that sex should only happen in marriage?

Answer 14

[Responses may vary; examples include personal freedom, differing moral values, or the belief in consensual relationships outside of marriage.]