Sexual relationships in Christianity
I can explain different Christian teachings and views on human sexuality.
Sexual relationships in Christianity
I can explain different Christian teachings and views on human sexuality.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Human sexuality is seen as a gift from God to humans.
- There is a diversity of views within Christianity on same sex relationships.
- Some passages of the Bible are used to support the view that same sex relationships are wrong.
- Most Christians do not view same sex sexuality as wrong in itself.
Keywords
Same sex relationships - 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)
St Paul - important Christian from the first century C.E. who wrote much of the New Testament
Common misconception
That Jesus condemned same sex relationships.
Jesus is not recorded in the Bible speaking in favour or against same sex relationships.
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- Language may offend
- Depiction or discussion of sexual violence
- Depiction or discussion of sexual content
Supervision
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