That sexual difference is natural and normal for all species, including humans. It is God-made and good.
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Why is sexual intercourse valued in a marriage?
To unite the couple in "one flesh" (Ephesians 5:31)
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What are the three main goals of sex within marriage?
To procreate; to unify a couple physically; to strengthen the bond within a marriage.
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Why is heterosexuality seen as the only legitimate sexual orientation within Christianity?
Due to God's command to procreate (Genesis). Procreation cannot happen within a same-sex relationship.
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Why do Roman Catholics view homosexuality as 'disordered'?
RC's do not view homosexuality as a sin in itself. It is disordered due to the fact it tempts a person to commit a sinful act - engaging in sexual relations with somebody of the same gender is a sin within the Roman Catholic Church.
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What does it say in the Catechism of the Catholic Church in regards to homosexuality?
"They must be accepted with respect, compassion, and sensitivity. Every sign of unjust discrimination in their regard must be avoided."
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Why is homosexuality not accepted by Christians following Natural Law?
Because it cannot fulfill the precept "to procreate."
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Why do some Christians use Natural Law as a basis for acceptance of homosexuality?
To state that humans were all made in God's image (Genesis 1:27) and to deny homosexual persons the right to freely express their sexuality is immoral.
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What branch of Christianity stated that the quality and depth of feeling between a couple in a relationship as being the most important thing, rather than gender or orientation?
Quakers in a statement in a Britain Yearly Meeting.
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Despite some Quakers being accepting of homosexuality, who said that homosexuals, and even those who support homosexuality, are worthy of (a 'spiritual') death?
Andrew Kurima, clerk of Uganda Yearly Meeting.
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
Why is sexual intercourse valued in a marriage?
Back
To unite the couple in "one flesh" (Ephesians 5:31)
Card 3
Front
What are the three main goals of sex within marriage?
Back
Card 4
Front
Why is heterosexuality seen as the only legitimate sexual orientation within Christianity?
Back
Card 5
Front
Why do Roman Catholics view homosexuality as 'disordered'?
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