sexual relationships between people of the same sex (also known as homosexual relationships)

being physically/sexually attracted to persons of the same gender (also known as homosexuality)

important Christian from the first century C.E. who wrote much of the New Testament

Sexual relationships in Christianity

Religious education

Christianity and marriage

Christian beliefs about the family

Christianity and support for the family

Christianity and family planning

Divorce and remarriage in Christianity

Christian responses to gender equality

Christian responses to gender equality and prejudice

In this unit pupils will examine issues around sexuality, the family and relationships. They will study how Christians and other worldviews understand ideas of family and marriage and address how these affect views on issues such as divorce.

Marriage and the family

Language which has the power to offend including terms of racist or ethnic abuse, sexual and sexist abuse, abuse relating to sexuality, pejorative terms aimed at illness or disabilities and derogatory or inappropriate use of holy names or religious terms.

Grooming, exploitation, coercion, harassment, rape.

Depiction or discussion of sexual violence

Depiction or discussion of sexual or domestic abuse or violence, including  threats of or the aftermath of.

Depiction or discussion of sex or sexual body parts, including sex education.

Depiction or discussion of sexual content

Many Christians believe that sexuality is a {{}} from God.

It shows complexity in applying scripture today.

Why is it significant that Jesus is not recorded speaking on same sex relationships?

What do some Christians use to argue against same sex relationships?

There is a {{}} of views in Christianity and non-religious beliefs on same sex relationships.

How do non-religious people often view same sex relationships?

In Christianity, marriage is often seen as a ...

What is another key purpose of marriage in Christian teachings?

Some modern marriage issues are not clearly mentioned in the ...

Which of the following could influence a Christian wedding ceremony?

Which Christian group is more likely to allow same sex marriages in church?

Sexual relationships in Christianity

Lesson outcome

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