Personal And Family Issues Flashcards
What is a homosexual
A person who is sexually attracted to someone of the same sex
What is a Heterosexual
A person who is sexually attracted to a member of the opposite sex
What is a Virgin
Someone who has never had any sexual relations
What is Celibacy
Remaining unmarried and without sexual relations for religious reasons
What is chastity
To abstain from sexual relations
What is a civil partnership
A non religious same sex partnership, similar to marriage, which is recognised by the state
When did all countries in the UK legalise same sex marriage apart from Northern Ireland
2015
When we’re civil partnerships legalised in the UK
2004
It’s clear in the bible that homosexuality is to be condemned and that God intended sex to be enjoyed by a man and a women. It’s important to notice its condemnation is grouped with other issues such as sex outside of marriage. Give me a small quote from Corinthians 6:9
“Do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived… nor men who have sex with men or thieves nor the greedy nor the drunkards…..”
Christian’s viewpoints on homosexuality range from complete condemnation to complete acceptance. Examples of some different views :
- some completely condemn it because if Corinthians 6:9
-some only condemn those who act on their feelings
- think that acting on the homosexual feelings is wrong but recognise that all Christian’s are sinners and that it shouldn’t be focused on
- thinks it’s perfectly acceptable for a Christian to be in a homosexual relationship
3 Christian homosexual movements
- the lesbian and gay Christian movement
- the evangelical Christian movement for lesbian and gay Christians
- changing attitudes Ireland (CAI)
What do the CAI (changing attitudes ireland) say about the bibles references to homosexuality
The bible references on homosexuality in the scripture don’t apply to kind of faithful, lifelong relationships they seek to defend. Some concern rape and prostitution, rather than permanent partners. They also sugg3st that Paul’s writing implies that it is a free and perverse choice, whereas many today feel for most gay people, there is no choice regarding their feelings.
What does the Roman Catholic Church say on homosexuality
Based on the scripture, homosexual acts cannot be approved of, however people with homosexual tendencies must be treated with respect, compassion and sensitivity
What does the church of Ireland think of homosexuality
Homosexual acts are regarded as “incompatible with the scripture” most church of Ireland parishes are opposed to homosexual practice
Presbyterian views on homosexuality
Sometimes young people can be confused with their sexuality. They may need help to understand and work through deeper seated issues before they can come to terms with their sexual identity
Reasons why people might enter sexual relationships
- desire to make their partner feel loved
- to experiment living with and having sexual relations with someone before you
marry them - a strong sexual desire and wish to carry out in consensual relationships
- to gain acceptance with another person or approval from others
What do many Christian’s believe about sexual relations
That it is a sacred act and should be kept until marriage. It’s believed to be important to keep your self “pure” for your marriage partner and not give yourself physically to others.
Christian’s believe the act of sex consummates you with your spouse and joins you together with them. Genesis 2:24 states
man “unites with his wife and they become one”
What are the physical and emotional reasons Christian’s think sex should be kept until marriage
- prevents unwanted pregnancies outside of marriage
-lessons the risk of sexually transmitted diseases
- prevents emotional hurt if the relationship ends where they can feel devalued and used
All the main churches believe sex should be kept for marriage
All the main churches believe sex should be kept for marriage
What does the Presbyterian church say on premarital sex
“Sex is to be enjoyed in the commitment of marriage”
What does the church of Ireland say in premarital sex
“It’s a wonderful gift within the context of marriage”
What’s an advantage of a clergy being able to marry
They will have greater understanding for members of the congregation who are facing marriage of parenting difficulties.
Why does the Roman Catholic Church require priests to remain celibate
It allows them to devote themselves completely to God without any ‘distractions’
