Sexual relationships

• What does the Church teach about sexual relationships?

  They should occur within marriage for procreation.
• What is the purpose of marriage according to the Church?

  To bring together a man and a woman for children.
• How does the Church view the connection between married couples?

  It connects them spiritually and lovingly.
• What do non-religious groups often believe about premarital sex?

  It is acceptable before marriage.
• What does the Church say about sex outside of marriage?

  It is considered wrong.
• What is the Church's stance on premarital cohabitation?

  It is viewed as wrong.
• What percentage of 17-year-olds in the UK have had sex?

  24 percent.
• What percentage of babies in the UK are born to unmarried parents?

  47.5 percent.
• What does the legal recognition of same-sex marriage in England, Wales, and Scotland signify?

  It has been legal since 2014.
• How has family life changed in the UK since the 1950s?

  People now wait longer to marry and have sex.
• What is the Church's view on same-sex relationships?

  They are considered wrong.
• What is the Church's teaching on adultery?

  It is considered wrong.
• What attitudes exist towards relationships among non-religious groups?

  They often have varied and liberal views.
• How do societal views on relationships differ between religious and non-religious groups?

  Religious groups often have stricter views.
• What is the significance of the statistic regarding 17-year-olds having sex in the UK?

  It indicates changing attitudes towards relationships.
• What does the Church teach about sexual relations in marriage?

  They are holy and blessed.
• What does the Church believe about the purpose of sexual relations?

  They are for procreation and unity.
• How do the views on marriage and relationships reflect societal changes?

  They show evolving norms and values.
• What is the Church's position on living together before marriage?

  It is generally viewed as wrong.
• What is the Church's view on sexual activity among same-sex couples?

  It is considered wrong.
• What does the statistic about babies born to unmarried parents indicate?

  It shows changing family dynamics in society.
• How do societal expectations of marriage differ from the Church's teachings?

  Society is more accepting of diverse relationships.
• What does the Church teach about the sanctity of marriage?

  It is a sacred union meant for procreation.
• What is the Church's stance on divorce?

  It is generally not accepted.
• How does the Church view sexual relations in the context of marriage?

  They are seen as a blessing and sacred.
• What implications do changing family structures have on societal norms?

  They challenge traditional views on relationships.
• What does the Church teach about the role of sex in marriage?

  It is for unity and procreation.
• What percentage of 17-year-olds in the UK have had sex according to Unicef?

  24 percent.
• What does the Church believe about the importance of marriage?

  It is essential for family and society.
• How do societal views on marriage and relationships reflect cultural values?

  They reveal the evolving nature of society.
• What does the Church teach about the purpose of sexual relations?

  They are for procreation and unity.
• What is the Church's view on sexual activity among same-sex couples?

  It is considered wrong.
• What does the statistic about babies born to unmarried parents indicate?

  It shows changing family dynamics in society.
• How do societal expectations of marriage differ from the Church's teachings?

  Society is more accepting of diverse relationships.
• What does the Church teach about the sanctity of marriage?

  It is a sacred union meant for procreation.
• What is the Church's stance on divorce?

  It is generally not accepted.
• How does the Church view sexual relations in the context of marriage?

  They are seen as a blessing and sacred.
• What implications do changing family structures have on societal norms?

  They challenge traditional views on relationships.
• What does the Church teach about the role of sex in marriage?

  It is for unity and procreation.
• What percentage of 17-year-olds in the UK have had sex according to Unicef?

  24 percent.