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Year 10
Edexcel B

Sexual relationships in Christianity

I can explain different Christian teachings and views on human sexuality.

New
New
Year 10
Edexcel B

Sexual relationships in Christianity

I can explain different Christian teachings and views on human sexuality.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Human sexuality is seen as a gift from God to humans.
  2. There is a diversity of views within Christianity on same sex relationships.
  3. Some passages of the Bible are used to support the view that same sex relationships are wrong.
  4. 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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Students can relate the different ethical theories of Natural Moral Law, Situation Ethics and Utilitarianism to the issue of same sex relationships in order to deepen thinking.
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Content guidance

  • Language may offend
  • Depiction or discussion of sexual violence
  • Depiction or discussion of sexual content

Supervision

Adult supervision required

Licence

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Prior knowledge starter quiz

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5 Questions

Q1.
In Christianity, marriage is often seen as a ...

Correct Answer: sacrament, Sacrament

Q2.
What is another key purpose of marriage in Christian teachings?

financial gain
Correct answer: procreation
political alliance

Q3.
Some modern marriage issues are not clearly mentioned in the ...

Correct Answer: Bible

Q4.
Which of the following could influence a Christian wedding ceremony?

preferred music
Correct answer: cultural customs
national flag

Q5.
Which Christian group is more likely to allow same sex marriages in church?

Roman Catholic Church
Orthodox Church
Correct answer: United Reformed Church

Assessment exit quiz

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5 Questions

Q1.
Many Christians believe that sexuality is a from God.

Correct Answer: gift, Gift

Q2.
Why is it significant that Jesus is not recorded speaking on same sex relationships?

It means he opposed it.
Correct answer: It shows complexity in applying scripture today.
It shows no one asked him.

Q3.
What do some Christians use to argue against same sex relationships?

parables
Correct answer: certain Bible passages
psalms

Q4.
There is a of views in Christianity and non-religious beliefs on same sex relationships.

Correct Answer: diversity, Diversity

Q5.
How do non-religious people often view same sex relationships?

as sinful
Correct answer: as equal and valid
as illegal

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