Christian Teachings about Marriage and Homosexuality
A brief mind map exploring the different views and beliefs of Christians about marriage and homosexuality.
(Notes from Philosophy and Ethics- OCR B)
- Created by: toothysmile
- Created on: 09-10-13 17:52
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- Homosexuality and Christian Teachings
- Some Christians believe that the purpose of marriage is to reproduce through sex
- Some Christians believe that sex is acceptable outside of marriage as long as it is in a committed relationshio
- Christians think that adultery (having an affair) is sinful.
- Christian views about homosexuality
- Some think that homosexuality is sinful.
- The bible contains passages to support this.
- The Bible was written a long time ago in a different society
- The bible contains passages to support this.
- The Catholic Church thinks that it is sinful.
- Other Christians think it is natural
- So God loves them the way they are.
- Some believe that they cannot help the feelings, which are normal
- Some think think that homosexual sex is sinful
- If someone falls to the temptation of those feelings, they are in sin
- Some think that it is natural to themselves, and they are living purely, as long as they have an honest relationship and do not commit adultery
- Some think that homosexuality is sinful.
- Some Christians interpret the passages in the bible as saying that some homosexual relationships are wrong
- If they involve ****, adultery or if the couple do not love each other.
- But not homosexuality itself
- If they involve ****, adultery or if the couple do not love each other.
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