Different religious views about same sex relationships
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain different Christian views on same sex relationships.
Key learning points
- Christianity is also known as the 'main religious tradition of Great Britain'.
- Many Christians do not view having same sex sexuality as sinful in itself.
- Some Christians do not view having same sex relationships as sinful.
- Different views within Christianity on same sex relationships can be contrasted with each other.
- Liberal Christians are likely to accept same sex relationships, whereas fundamentalist Christians are not.
Keywords
Literalist - someone who rejects modern knowledge in favour of a literal interpretation of religious texts
Liberal - someone who prioritises modern knowledge and interprets religious texts metaphorically
Same sex relationship - sexual relationships between people of the same sex (also known as homosexual relationships)
Same sex sexuality - being physically/sexually attracted to persons of the same gender (also known as homosexuality)
Common misconception
That liberal Christians do not think the Bible is important for their religion.
Liberal Christians view the Bible as important but will seek to understand it in the context and time that it was written, and are more accepting of modern ideas in relation to their religion than other approaches to Christianity may be.
Teacher tip
Students can create a mindmap showing other areas where liberal and fundamentalist approaches to Christianity can influence moral and ethical decisions.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
5 Questions
Q1.What is one purpose of sexuality, according to Christian beliefs?
Q2.Jesus is not recorded in the Bible speaking directly about sex relationships.
Q3.Why might actions be viewed differently than feelings in Christian ethics?
Q4.Some Christians believe the Bible verses were about actions in the ancient ...
Q5.How do views on same sex relationships vary in Christianity?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Christianity is described as the main religious of Great Britain.
Q2.Which Christian approach tends to accept same sex orientation as part of human diversity?
Q3.How do liberal Christians approach the Bible?
Q4.What is the Roman Catholic Church’s official view on same sex relationships?
Q5.How might liberal Christians interpret the story of Lot?
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