Relationships and Families- Attitudes Towards Homosexuality Flashcards
What is homosexuality?
Being in a same-sex relationship.
What do most Christian’s believe about homosexuality?
Many believe it is a sin.
What do Roman Catholics believe about homosexuality?
Most believe homosexuality to be sinful. They believe sex is only to take place within marriage between a man and wife.
What does the Church of England believe about homosexuality?
The CofE is divided on homosexuality- some accept homosexuals and some priests will less civil partnerships but it is up to the individual.
What do Quaker’s believe about homosexuality?
Quaker’s in the UK fully accept homosexuals into their community. They point out that in Genesis it states humans are created in the image of God - including homosexuals.
What are Christian teachings against homosexuality?
“Go forth and multiply” - Genesis, homosexuals cannot multiply which is what God intended for us/ wanted us to do.
“No man is to have sexual relations with another man”- Leviticus.
What Christian teachings support homosexuality?
“Love your neighbour as you love yourself” - Jesus, treat others how you would like to be treated, let people choose who and how to love others.
Agape - Christian love, to show love is to allow people to have loving relationships no matter the gender.
What are Buddhist beliefs about homosexuality?
Homosexuality is not condemned provided it is part of a loving and committed relationship and not just a lust-based one-night stand. Buddhist’s believe love brings happiness and not suffering.
What is said in the book of Leviticus about homosexuality?
‘A man shall not lie with a man as with a woman… they shall surely be put to death’ Leviticus 18:22
