relationships and families

christianity teachings on homosexuality (agree)

nothing in the bible forbids non-sexual homosexual relationships Some christians believe that the biblical rejection of these relationships was due to ancient culture of promiscuous (sinful) excesses of fertility religions, they believe monogamous homosexual relationships live up to the same fidelity and commitment that are part of christian vows

Quotes

“love your neighbour as yourself” (don’t judge them on their sexuality) “christ is all, christ is in all” (everyone is equal) “obey the government, for god put it there” (laws says its allowed)

christian teachings on homosexuality (disagree)

Fundamentalist christians believe that biblical texts denouncing it are the word of god and so are valid for all time, they regard it as a form of fornication and Paul said fornicators would not inherit the kingdom of god

CofE acknowledges it but does not allow homosexual marriages in churches

Quotes

“don’t lay with a man as with a woman” (implies it is sinful) “be fruitful and multiply” and “every sexual act should create new life” (which gay people are incapable of naturally) “a man will leave his parents and be united to his wife”

muslim teachings on homosexuality (disagree)

they condemn homosexual relationships as goping against Allahs natural order so a threat to social stability (Allah destroyed a city for ignoring Lots denunciation of their behaviour)

homosexual relationships are forbidden, they are against the natural law created by God - under Shari’ah law it is punishable by death

Quotes

“men who are guilty of lewdness, punish them both”

christian teachings on sex outside of marriage (agree)

Pope Francis has stated that this a matter for conscience rather than strict rules and recognised the financial and cultural issue might underlie cohabitation as opposed to marriage

Quakers accept that it is a valid expression of love

Quotes

“In such cases, respect also can be shown for those signs of love which in some way reflect gods own love” (Pope Francis)

christian teachings for sex outside of marriage (disagree)

Many christians believe sex before marriage devalues gods gift of sexuality, it was intended by god to be enjoyed within the context of marriage, it is wrong as it betrays trust and can affect children as well as those involved

Quotes

“those whose sexual urges are very strong should marry” (Paul) “anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her” and “you shall not commit adultery” “the sexual act must take place exclusively in marriage”

muslim teachings for sex outside of marriage (disagree)

The Qur’an refers to it as fornication and Shari’ah law prescribes flogging as its punishment, pre-marital sex is seen as devaluing Allahs gift of sexuality

Children should be born into a loving family. casual sex is wrong and adultery is a serious sin

Quotes

no man should be “in privacy with a woman who is not lawful to him” (Muhammad) “don’t go anywhere near adultery, it is an outrage and evil path” “there is no institution in Islam more beloved and dearer to god than marriage”

christian teachings on contraception (agree)

many christians think it is acceptable in many circumstances, such as inability to cope financially with a child, they see this as a responsible use of god-given autonomy that is part of being create in the image of god

Anglicans accept that contraception allows people to choose when to have a baby

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christian teachings on contraception (disagree)

Roman catholic teaching states that artificial contraception goes against natural law. every sexual act should be one to the possibility of creating life, this fulfils gods comment to be fruitful and multiply

Quotes

“be fruitful and multiply” “every sexual act should have the possibility of creating new life”

muslim teaching on contraception (agree)

most muslims accept its use within marriage, but it should be for a good reason like financial hardship.Muhammad accepted the use of contraceptives for this reason, the Qur’an states that Allah does not place extra burdens on his followers

Quotes

“allah does not place extra burdens on his followers”

muslim teachings on contraceptives (disagree)

some muslims disagree as they see it as going against allahs plans and it shows a lack of trust in allah, they apply a teaching in the qur’an on infanticide to contraception

Quotes

“heaven is under the feet of mothers” “do not kill your children for fear of want, we provide sustenance for them an for you”