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THEME A ~ Sexuality and sexual relationships (Sex before marriage - most…
THEME A ~ Sexuality and sexual relationships
Human sexuality is the way a person romantically feels towards another person, how someone experiences and expresses themselves sexually
Sex before marriage - most religions traditionally teach that the only correct context for sexual activity is within a marriage, sex outside of marriage is seen as a sin
Muslims believe sex is natural and part of being human, but must be used in a responsible way. Some believe sex is a gift from God, others believe casual sex is wrong and can lead to rape and deception
Muslims see sex before marriage as a sin - the Qur'an states that "whoever seeks beyond (marriage) then those are the transgressors"
Christians also see sex before marriage as a sin, however now some Christians believe it is okay for people to live together first IF they intend on marrying
The Catholic church says sex is "conjugal" (within marriage), "unitive" and "procreative" (to bring married couples together for having children)
In Islamic law, sex before marriage is zinah (sexual offense)
Modern, contemporary views in Britain (atheist and humanists)
Most people see sex before marriage fine and normal, as long as it is not causing any harm to anyone
Homosexuality and heterosexuality are both normal
Sexuality
Both Muslims and Christians think homosexual sex is wrong, however certain scriptures have been interpreted to say that sex between men is fine, but not between women.
People who are homosexual and religious often choose celibacy (no sexual relationships)
The Catholic church says that "under no circumstances can (homosexual acts) be approved", but it says that Christians shouldn't discriminate for it
The Qur'an says that if "you approach men with desire instead of women...you are a transgressing people"
Most religions think a relationship should be a man and a woman
Reasons to support homosexuality
Religious texts are outdated, we have come a long way
Modern society isn't the same as it was when scripts were written
Love is love!
You cannot control who you have feelings for
Reasons for sex before marriage
Normal
You connect with your partner when you have sex
Fufil sexual desire
Reasons against sex before marriage
More special inside a marriage
Main purpose of sex Is to create children, casual sex goes against this and therefore against God
Breaks God's rules
Casual sex can lead to rape and deception