Homosexuality

Catholic attitudes to homosexuality

* Believe ==being homosexual is not a sin==
* ==Committing homosexual acts is a sin==
* The Chuch ==asks homosexuals to remain celibate as the church does not allow same sex marriage.==

Non religious attitudes to homosexuality

* ==Humanists see no problem with same sex marriage and relationships.== They regard sexuality as their own concern.
* Medical research has shown that ==homosexuality isnt a choice and is probably genetic==
* They ==increase of openly gay celebrities== has led to an increase of acceptance of homosexuality.

Protestant attitudes to homosexuality

* All Christians follow ==Jesus and the teaching love thy neighbour does not accpet homophobia.==
* In the Church of England ==ministers cannot carry out or bless same sex marriages . However they support civil partnerships.==
* CofE : ==Homosexuals can be ministers and bishops==
* CofE : T==he Christian understanding that marriage is a life long union between a man and a woman.==

SOWA catholic attitudes against homosexuality

* The ==Bible directly condemns homosexual sexual activity: ‘If a man has sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman, both of them have done what is detestable. They are to be put to death.’ (Leviticus)==
* The Church teaches the ==purposes of sex are unitive and procreative;== these purposes cannot be separated and same-sex couples cannot procreate naturally: ‘==Be fruitful and increase in number, fill the earth and subdue it.’ (Genesis)==
* ==The Bible and Catechism teach that== marriage and sex must ==be between a man and a woman:== ‘That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife… the two become one flesh.’ (Genesis)

The Joy of Love, Pope Francis – 2016

* ‘There are ==absolutely no grounds for considering homosexual unions to be in any way similar== or even remotely analogous to God’s plan for marriage and family.’