Sex ethics (homosexuality) Flashcards
in the bible what does Leviticus say about homosexuality?
“do not have sexual relations with a man as one does with a women, that is detestable”
what does Deuteronomy suggest about homosexuality?
prohibits ‘shrine prostitution’ where men and women are able to have sex with men for money
in roman 1 Paul noted that ‘men committed shameful acts with other men’ what did Paul say would happen to these men?
they will not inherit the kingdom of god (1 corinthians)
what does Garrett Moore say?
that inconvenient rules are ignored while others that pursued attacking minorities are supported
what did the bishop say in a statement “marriage and same sex relationships” on homosexuality.
‘marriage and same sex relationships’- affirmed that marriage is between man and women
what does church of eng say on same sex relationships?
there is a place for homosexuality in the church, some shame/ repentance is appropriate for the way homosexuals have been treated
what does the catholic church say on homosexuality?
there is no sin involved in an inclination towards a member of the same sex, as such an inclination is not freely chosen and is a trial
quote from pope Francis on homosexual marriage?
“there are absolutely no grounds for considering homosexual unions to be in any way similar or even remotely analogies to gods plan for marriage and family
what made pope Francis change his opinion?
when stats showed 150-200 gay men where murdered in Italy every year
what did pope Francis say when he changed his opinion?
“if a person is gay and seeks god and has good will, who am I to judge” many say this is too little to late
what does the united methodist church say on homosexual relations?
“we implore families and churches not reject or condemn lesbian and gay members and friends. we commit ourselves to be in ministry and with all persons”
how do many liberal christians and methodist christians see homosexuality?
as normal/ natural not changeable or freely chosen
