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What is human sexuality?

How people express themselves as sexual beings

What is heterosexual?

To be sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex

What is homosexual?

To be sexually attracted to members of the same sex

What are Christian views to human sexuality?

Part of Gods plan for humans to have sex

Man and women should ‘Increase in number’

Some Christians believe that they should do the most loving thing therefore their teachings should adapt into a changing world (homosexuality and sex before marriage)

Muslim views to human sexuality?

It is a way for humans to express themselves

It is natural

Forming heterosexual relationships should lead to having children

It is part of being human

Sex is for pleasure not just reproduction

Being celibate is wrong

Sex between husband and wife is a blessing from God

What are contemporary British values?

Today she before marriage, multiple sexual partners, children outside of marriage, adultery or homosexual relationships are more accepted.

Today the age of consent is 16 years old.

It protects anyone under the age from exploitation and abuse

What are Christian views against homosexuality?

Against God’s command to increase in number- can’t reproduce

Sexual relationships between men are forbidden in the bible.

Not allowed to get married within a church

“Do not have sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman; that is detestable”

What are Christian views accepting homosexuality?

No detail on homosexual relationships between women as there is no penetrative sex.

Homosexual relationships aren’t sinful (as long as sex isn’t involved)

Church of England allows homosexuality as long as they are faithful and committed to one another.

Some believe the bible teachings need to be updated to this modern society- therefore making it acceptable.

What are Muslim views on homosexuality?

It is forbidden

In most Muslim countries it is against the law

Human sexuality is a choice but choosing to be drawn to the same sex is not right

It is against the natural law of god.

It is against God’s will

“Must you, unlike other people, lust after males and abandon the wives that God has created for you? You are exceeding all bounds”

What are contemporary British attitudes to homosexuality?

Today homosexual relationships are more accepted

It is now legal to be in a homosexual relationship and couples can now marry or convert civil partnership into marriage if they wish

Some Muslims believe that homosexuality should not be accepted in Islam

What are Christian views on sex before marriage?

Some accept as it is a valid expression for their love for one another.

Sex expresses a deep, loving lifelong union after marriage

Should be sexually pure before marriage

It is wrong to use people for sex, and it is irresponsible to spread STI’s or risk pregnancy

“Every sexual act must be within the framework of marriage”

What are Muslim views on sex before marriage?

Muslims believe that sex is a gift from God that must be managed responsibly within marriage.

The Qur’an forbids sex before marriage; under Islamic law (shari’ah), sex before marriage is considered a serious sin, like adultery and rape.

“The only way to protect all within society it to maintain a society where only a man and his wife share the act of sex”

What are Christian views on sexual relationships outside of marriage?

Adultery breaks vows Christian couples make before God and threatens the stable relationship needed for their children’s security.

It is against one of the Ten Commandments:

“You shall not commit adultery”

It is against Jesus’ teaching that lust, which could lead to adultery, is wrong.

“Anyone who looks at woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart”

Jesus forgave a woman caught in adultery but ordered her to leave her life of sin

What are Muslims views on sex outside of marriage?

Muslims should avoid situations that could lead to sexual sins.

“A man should not stay with a woman in seclusion unless he is a Dhu-Mahram (relative)” Hadith

The Qur’an forbids adultery:

“And do not go anywhere near adultery: it is an outrage, and an evil path” Qur’an

Married couples should not have to go outside of marriage for fulfilment

What are the three types of contraception?

Artificial eg condoms, the pill

Natural eg the rhythm method

Permanent eg sterilisation.

What are catholic and orthodox attitudes towards contraception and family planning?

Artificial contraception goes against natural purpose of marriage and can encourage selfishness/ infertility.

The purposes of sex ( having children and expressing love) should not be separated

‘Every sexual act should have the possibility of creating new life’ (humanae vitae, 1968)

The Orthodox Church agrees with the catholic position but recognises individuals’ needs

What methods do catholics and orthodox agree with?

Rhythm method/ avoiding sex at fertile times of the month (catholic)

Non-abortive forms of contraceptive only (Orthodox)

What are Anglican and non-conformist attitudes to contraception and family planning?

People should only have have as many children as they can care for.

Allow contraception to enable couples to develop relationship first/ space out pregnancies to avoid harming mothers health.

The Anglican Lambeth conference approved artificial contraception used ‘ in the light of Christian principles’ (1930)

They have a preference for non-abortive forms of contraception

Why do Muslims think contraception is acceptable to use?

Allowed within the context of a marriage

A couple should be able to decide when to start a family and also how many children to have.

Acceptable for the mother’s health, to help space out pregnancies or to avoid serious financial difficulties.

No teachings in the Qur’an.

Muhammad knew about birth control and accepted it.

Why do Muslims think it is unacceptable to use contraception?

If it is to prevent children.

Interferes with God’s plans

God gave people the strength to cope with children

What are contemporary British attitudes to contraception?

It is responsible to address unwanted pregnancies in a society that is having sex, casual sex and sex before and outside of marriage.

Controls population growth

Stops the spread of STI’s

It is only unacceptable if it can cause abortions

What is marriage?

A legal union between a man or woman (or in some countries, same sex) as partners in a relationship

Context about same sex marriage?

In 2004, same sex couples were allowed to register and get a civil partnership that gave them the same legal rights as married couples.

Same sex marriage became legal in 2014

Christians we’re against this because it was changing the nature of marriage

Churches are not forced by law to conduct same sex marriages against their beliefs

Islam forbids homosexuality

What is marriage for Muslims?

Marriage is the foundation for family life

When a man marries half of his religious responsibilities are complete

Husband and wife are equal in the partnership of God

Adults are expected to marry as it is a normal part of life

Poverty should not stop marriage

Marriage prevents sinning

What is marriage to Christians?

It is natural for a man and woman to leave their parents and bring new life into the world

Marriage is a sacrament, a lifelong union blessed by God

Reflects the love of Jesus and the agreement with God when a couple makes promises before God

Marriage is a spiritual bond

The purpose of marriage is to provide a stable, secure environment for family life

Only place to enjoy sex

What is cohabitation?

A couple living together and having a sexual relationship without being married to one another

Some people decide to live together before they get married

Some want to see if their relationship will work before deciding to marry and having a family

Some will never marry, but live and raise children in a loving partnership

What are christian views on cohabitation?

Christian who are opposed to sex before marriage believe it is sinful.

Anglican and Protestant churches accept although marriage is the best

What are Muslim views on cohabitation?

Muslims are against cohabitation because they believe a sexual relationship should only occur within a marriage

What is divorce like in Britain?

Divorce is allowed after one year of marriage if the marriage cannot be saved

Why do some christians believe divorce is unacceptable?

Vows are made before God and should not be broken

For catholics, marriage is a sacrament that is permanent and lifelong

Why do Christians think divorce is acceptable?

There are times where it might be more compassionate and loving for a divorce

Catholics accept annulments under certain circumstances to make it as though it was never a true marriage

Divorce might be the lesser of two evils

Methodist and united reformed church accept civil divorce

The Eastern Orthodox Church grants divorce but not more than twice

What does the Christian churches do to help divorce or prevent them?

They are compassionate to anyone going through a divorce

Christian clergy offer support to couples who are having trouble in the marriage, through counselling, prayer and sacraments.

They might refer a couple to an outside agency

Christians should not to forgive and reconcile to make a marriage work

What are Muslim teachings on divorce?

Muslims allow divorce as a last resort

Divorce is hateful to God

For a man to divorce: he must declare to his wife verbally or in writing. The couple must wait 3 months without having sex but living together

If a woman is pregnant they must wait until the baby is born

A wife can go to court to force her husband to issue the divorce

The husband must continue his responsibility for his children

The Qur’an encourages Muslims to try to reconcile their marriage and family members to help

A man must support his wife until she gets remarried

What do Christian’s think about remarriage?

Jesus said that anyone who divorced and remarried were committing adultery.

“Anyone who divorces his wife and married another woman commits adultery against her. And if she divorces her husband and married another man, she commits adultery”

The Catholic Church do not accept remarriage

However they allow remarriage if their first marriage was annulled

Divorces anglicans can marry someone else in church with the bishops permission

Protestant and Methodist christians allow remarriage in church as long as the couple take their vows seriously

The church should reflect the forgiveness of God and allow people who have made mistakes the opportunity to find happiness in a second marriage

What are Muslim views on remarriage?

Remarriage is acceptable- Muhammad married a divorced woman

Men should support their ex wives until they remarry

“Divorced women shall also have maintenance as is considered fair; this is a duty for those who are mindful of God”

What is a family?

A group of people who are related by blood, marriage or adoption

What is a nuclear family?

A couple and their children regarded as a basic family unit

What is a stepfamily?

A family that is formed by the remarriage of a divorced or widowed person and that includes a child or children

What is an extended family?

A family that extends beyond just parents and their children by including grandparents and other relatives

What is polygamy?

Having more than one wife at a time

What is bigamy?

The offence of marrying someone while already married to another

What are Christian views on the nature of families?

Christian’s place a high value on family life because it is in a family that a child learns to love

In biblical times people lived in extended families- so both young and old could be looked after. They also then continued religious traditions and values within the family.

Some people practised polygamy

Christian’s believe that the ideal marriage is between one man and woman

Bigamy is illegal in the Uk

Some Christian’s disapprove of same sex parents because they feel the ideal is for children to grow up with a male and female role model

Some say as long as children are loved it does not matter

What do Christians believe the role of parents is?

Good parents love, care for and raise their children to know right from wrong.

Religious parents are expected to raise their children within their faith.

Christians parents want to raise their children with Christian values.

“Here one learns endurance and the joy work… love, generous, and even repeated, forgiveness and above all divine worship in prayer and the offering of one’s life”

Children “honour one’s father and mother”

What are Muslim beliefs about the nature of family?

Muslims believe that extended families are a part of Gos’s plan

Families shape the moral values and character of children

Muslims should care for the elderly with kindness and respect

Islam allows men to have more than one wife

Prophet Muhammad had several wives

What do Muslims believe the role of parents and children are?

Men are expected to work, provide and take responsibility for major decisions

Women look after the home, raise children and make decisions about the home

A mother commands respect and obedience from her children

Muslims parents are expected to love and care for their children and bring them up in the faith of Islam

Sometimes they will help find them a suitable marriage partner

Some send children to mosque school

Muslims do not accept same sex parenting because they should have male and female role models.

What is gender equality?

Most people agree with the idea of gender equality

Gender prejudice is often based on sexual stereotyping

Sexual stereotyping can lead to gender discrimination

In the past, men have had roles of power and had more rights than women

Just because roles are different does not mean they are not equal

What are Christian views on gender equality?

All people have been created as equals in the image of God

‘Love thy neighbour’ shows that discrimination is wrong

Jesus treated women with respect

Jesus had female disciples who were more capable of things other than domestic tasks

Some traditional Christian’s believe that men are the head of the family and that women should mainly stay at home and care for children

Some see marriage as an equal partnership where the different gifts of each person, male and female, strengthen family life

“There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male of female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus

What are Muslim views on gender equality?

Muslims believe that God created everyone equal

The Qur’an teaches that men and women were created from a single soul and have the same spiritual human nature

Men and women have the same religious and moral responsibilities

Muhammad taught that anyone, man or woman, who does a good deed for God’s sake will be rewarded

Mother’s are high of value within Islam. They bring up the children

Modern Muslims in the Uk share financial and raising the children as both their responsibilities

Some non-Muslims believe that Muslim women suffer prejudice because of wearing the hijab or veil

“People, we created you all from a single man and a single woman, and made you into races and tribes that you should recognise one another”