3.3.8

Question 0

Christian attitudes towards homosexuality: Evangelical Protestant

Answer 0

The bible says homosexuality is a sin and they believe the bible is the word of God

They believe that the salvation of Christ can remove all sins, including homosexuality

Question 1

Christian attitudes to homosexuality: Catholic attitude

Answer 1

The bible condemns homosexual sexual activity

It is the tradition of the church that any sexual activity should have the possibility of creating children - It is the teaching of the Magisterium

The church teaches that people cannot help their sexual orientation, but they can control their sexual activity

Discriminating against people because of their sexual orientation is sinful

Question 2

Christian attitudes to homosexuality: Liberal Protestant

Answer 2

They believe that the bible texts condemning homosexuality show beliefs at the time rather than being the word of God

They feel that the major Christian belief in love and acceptance means that homosexuals must be accepted

Many believe that if homosexual Christians feel the Holy Spirit approves of their homosexuality, it must be true

They believe that Christians should be open and honest and so gay Christians should not be made to tell lies and pretend to be heterosexual