Religious teachings on human sexuality Flashcards
What does human sexuality refer to?
How people express themselves as sexual beings
What does Heterosexual mean?
Relationships between a man and a woman
What does Homosexual mean?
Relationships between two members of the same sex
What does Christian church and orthodox Judaism teach about heterosexuals?
They say its ideal as a part of gods plan for humanity
Do Christians accept homosexual relationships?
Yes some do, as long as they are committed and loving
Are same sex marriages legal in the UK?
Yes as they are believed to have the same rights as heterosexual relationships.
Are Christians aloud to have sexual relations?
Yes as long as it is within marriage
Are Christians against or for Unfaithfulness?
Against
Are Jewish people aloud to have sex outside/before marriage?
No
In Jewish views, why is sex viewed as a wonderful creation?
For the making of children, expressing love and expressing companionship within marriage
Why do the Catholic church and other Christians oppose the relationships of homosexuals?
Because they believe it opposes the idea of Gods plan for humans
What do the church of England think of homosexual relationships?
They accept same sex relationships however doesn’t approve of marriage within homosexual relationships
What is the Torah’s view on relationships between two men?
The relationship between two men is Forbidden
What is Orthodox Judaism believe about homosexual relationships?
They believe it to be wrong
What does Reform and Liberal Judaism teach about same sex relationships?
They teach that as long as the homosexual relationships are loving and committed, they can be as valid as heterosexual ones
