Christian Views On Homosexuality Flashcards
(18 cards)
Homosexuality
When someone is romantically/sexually attracted to the same sex
Civil partnership
A legal relationship entered into by a couple which provides them with similar legal rights to a married couple
Same sex marriage
A legal relationship entered into by a same sex couple which provides them with the same legal rights to a heterosexual married couple
Sexual acts between men were made illegal in….
1885
They didn’t speak of women having sex, but they did have homosexual sex as well but no one talked about them having sex in general
Homosexual acts between men were declared legal for people over 21 except in the armed forced
1967
Age of consent for homosexual acts between males is reduced to 18
1994
Homosexual men are allowed to serve in the armed forces
2000
Age of consent for homosexual acts between males is reduced to 16
2001
Civil partnerships are recognized in law
2004
Same-sex marriage is recognized in law
2013
For some christians such as Catholic and Orthodox church marriage is . . .
A sacrament, which means it is the visible sign of invisible grace
Most Christian churches are told to . . .
“love the sinner but hate the sin”
What do Roman Catholic churches think of homosexuality
They think that homosexual acts are sinful as they are against the natural law but homosexuals must be supported by the church to remain celibate
What do Evangelical Protestants think about homosexuality
They think that homosexual acts are sinful because it is condemned in the bible, and that Christians should not and can not be homosexual
What do Liberal Protestants think about homosexuality?
They think that homosexual relationships are acceptable, because the bible needs to be re-interpreted: gay relationships may even be blessed by the church.
Give a quote as evidence that the Evangelic Protestant church is against homosexuality
“Men committed shameful acts with other men, and received in themselves the due penalty for their error”
Romans 1:27
Give a quote as evidence that the Roman Catholic church says that it is wrong but still supports homosexuality
“Homosexual persons are called to chastity” but the Church should support them in “friendship, by prayer and sacramental grace”
Give a quote as evidence that the Liberal Protestant church fully supports and accepts homosexuality
Jesus never said anything about homosexuality, thus the Liberal Protestant church can sometimes perform Gay marriages, and bless civil partnerships
