Attitudes Towards Sexual Relationships Flashcards
What is the Christian view on sexual relationships?
- Sex expresses a deep, loving, life-long union that first requires the COMMITMENT OF MARRIAGE.
- All against unfaithfulness
- Heterosexual relationships are part of GOD’S PLAN for humans.
Quote that shows the Christian attitude to sexual relationships?
Genesis 1:28 and 2:24 say that a man and woman should be united together and ‘increase in number’
What are the Buddhist attitudes towards sexual relationships?
- Does not favour one form of sexuality over another, or teach that sex before marriage is wrong.
- The most important principle is to NOT HARM OTHERS through sexual activity.
Quote that supports the Buddhist attitude towards sexual relationships.
‘There is a middle way wherein sexuality is fully acknowledged without the need to indulge in actions which lead to suffering’ - Daishin Morgan
What is the Christian view on homosexual relationships?
- Some oppose because they believe this goes against God’s plan.
- Catholic Church teaches that homosexual sex is sinful.
- Church of England welcomes homosexuals living in committed relationships, but doesn’t allow same-sex marriage in church.
- Some believe that homosexual relationships are just as holy.
Quote that supports the Christian view on homosexual relationships.
‘Do not have sexual relationships with a man as one does with a woman; that is detestable.’ - Leviticus 18:22
What is the Buddhist view on homosexual relationships?
- Do not oppose homosexual marriage or relationships.
- Not morally different to heterosexual relationships.
- Consent and respect is important regardless of gender.
General British non-religious view on homosexual relationships?
- Many people in Britain believe that homosexuals should have the same rights as heterosexuals.
- Same-sex marriage is now legal in the UK (although same-sex couple arn’t allowed to get married in many churches).
What is the Christian view on sex before marriage?
- Sex should not be a casual, temporary pleasure.
- Anglican and Catholic Churches teach that sex before marriage is wrong.
- Liberal Christians think it is a valid expression of love in a committed couple.
- It is wrong to use people for sex (STI’s and risk of pregnancy).
Quote that supports the Christian view on sex before marriage.
‘Flee from, sexual immorality.’
1 Corinthians 6:18
What is the Buddhist view on sex before marriage?
- Sex before marriage is acceptable, and no less moral than sex after marriage.
- What is wrong is to cause harm to others through sex.
- Some Buddhists wait until marriage but this is likely for personal reasons rather than religious reasons.
What do all religions generally teach?
That adultery is wrong as it involves lies, secrecy and betrayal of trust.
What is the Christian view of sexual relationships outside marriage?
- Christians are against adultery as it breaks marriage vows they make before God, and threatens the stable relationship needed for their children’s security.
- Jesus once forgave a woman caught committing adultery, but ordered her to leave her life of sin. (John 8:1-11)
What is the Christian teaching that states adultery is wrong?
Adultery is forbidden in one of the Ten Commandments:
‘You shall not commit adultery’ ~ Exodus 20:14
What is the Buddhist view on sexual relationships outside marriage?
Most Buddhists would say that adultery is unskilful because it involves deceit and is also likely to cause harm.
