Anglican clergy should not be practising homosexuals, but left to conscience.
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Roman Catholics?
There should be no discrimination against those with homosexual tendencies; they should be treated with respect, compassion and sensitivity. However, it is wrong for two men/women to have sex, as this is against God's plan for the human race.
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Methodists?
They accept it completely. They have the 1933 Resolution, which allows (and even celebrates) the participation of lesbians and gay men in the Church.
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What does the Bible say?
'No man is to have sexual relationships with another man' (Leviticus 18:22)
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Therefore...
...what could be argued? Old Testament and New Testament, different Churches, etc.
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Heterosexual relationships - Adultery?
A relationship where at least one of the two people is married to someone else.
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Christian teachings about sex?
Roman Catholics - to bring up children, Anglicans, etc. - to show love and compassion.
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Adultery?
It's wrong; against the 10 Commandments, breaks marriage vows, loss of trust within relationship
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Premarital sex?
Social changes, e.g. delay in marriage age, make it unrealistic to wait until marriage; contraception means that sex can be enjoyed responsibly before marriage; fine if shows love and compassion.
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Contraception - Roman Catholics think that...
...contraception is sinful; main purpose of sex is to make children; could be considered murder as prevents potential life; better natural methods, e.g. tracking menstrual cycle
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Protestants think that...
...contraception is acceptable. God have humans the ability to make decisions; having children is not the primary reason for sex; good reasons for not wanting children, e.g. HIV, poverty, etc.
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Drugs - What is a drug?
A natural/artificial substance that has physical and/or mental effects when taken.
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Alcohol - What do the Salvation Army say?
They don't like it; it shows disrespect to one's body, which is given by God; concerned about suffering, etc. caused by it; they give practical help to those with drink problems and their families.
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What are Christian attitudes to illegal drugs?
Goes against principles of both sanctity and quality of life; some Christians would say cannabis is okay for certain medical conditions; some are involved in helping drug addicts - because Jesus helped people who needed him.
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There should be no discrimination against those with homosexual tendencies; they should be treated with respect, compassion and sensitivity. However, it is wrong for two men/women to have sex, as this is against God's plan for the human race.
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