RS attitudes towards homosexuality

What is the traditional Christian view on homosexuality?

Traditional Christians believe homosexual acts are sinful because they go against God’s plan for sex, which is between a man and a woman in marriage. And the plan is for two souls fusing when procreation happens, which is supposedly the purpose of sex.

What Bible verse is often used by Christians to oppose homosexuality?

Leviticus 18:22 – “Do not have sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman; that is detestable.”

The word “detestable” means something that is strongly disapproved and literal christians often say this is still relevant in this day and age.

How do liberal Christians view homosexuality?

Liberal Christians believe that love is the most important teaching and accept same-sex relationships as long as they are loving and committed, however not always sexual relationships.

What is the Church of England’s stance on homosexuality?

The Church of England teaches that gay attraction is not sinful but it does not allow same sex marriages in the church.

What Christian teaching supports love and acceptance of all people, including LGBT+ individuals?

“Love your neighbour as yourself” Mark 12:31. This suggests Christians should treat all people with respect and kindness.

"So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them." Genesis 1:27.

this suggests that going against something someone was born with such as sexuality is opposing Gods creation

Why do some Christians believe homosexuality is acceptable today?

They believe the Bible was written in a different time and culture, and its teachings should be interpreted differently in today’s context of love and equality and even the scientific evidence behind homosexuality being a “choice”