What are the overall Christian views on same sex marriages?
Most Christians would not see this as appropriate. It does not fit with the teaching in the bible where sex and marriage are presented between a man and a woman. This is shown in the Bible as it says “you shall not lie with a man as with a woman”.
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What are the Roman Catholic views on same sex marriages?
No-one can help their inclination but homosexual acts are wrong. Also it does not fulfil the belief that sex is for the purpose of having children.
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What are the Roman Catholic views on same sex marriages in places of worship?
Same sex marriages cannot take place in a place of worship – how could sacred vows be made to do something the Bible/God’s word says is wrong.
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Are their any Christians who have different views to the Catholic Church about same sex marriages?
However some Christians accept it e.g. Quakers. Others say it is the quality of the love and commitment that are important, not what sex they are.
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What are some Islamic views on same sex marriages?
Most Muslims will not see this as appropriate. It does not fit with the teaching of the Quran where sex and marriage are presented with a male and a female. Muslims also see sex as an act of worship because it contributes to Allah’s creation.
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What do some Radical Muslims believe about homosexuality?
Some Muslim scholars (teachers of the Quran) argue that it is a crime punishable by death.
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What is happening however to some homosexuals in the muslim community?
There are Muslims who feel more confident (mainly in Western Countries) to come out as gay, but the official teaching of the religion condemns it.
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No-one can help their inclination but homosexual acts are wrong. Also it does not fulfil the belief that sex is for the purpose of having children.
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