Christian attitudes towards sex

• Christians


  Attitude towards sex
• Christian beliefs about sex

  • Sex before marriage is immoral
  • Sex should only be allowed when married
  • Couples should remain faithful to each other
  • Sex is a gift from God
• Christians believe sex before marriage is immoral
• Christians believe sex should only be allowed when married
• Christians believe couples should remain faithful to each other
• Christians believe sex is a gift from God
• Reasons why some people choose celibacy


  • Their religion desires it
  • They've had a bad experience with relationships/sex
  • They want to focus on other things in life
  • They're waiting until marriage
• Many Christians believe that sex outside of marriage is wrong
• Christian view on sex

  • Sex is an act of love and commitment and should only take place in marriage
  • Avoiding casual, non-committal sexual relationships (promiscuity)
  • Married couples should show faithfulness to each other (have sex only with each other and stay together)
• The Church of Ireland believes that sexuality is a wonderful gift from God, but it should be expressed within the context of marriage
• The Presbyterian Church believes that sex should be enjoyed within the context of marriage and commitment
• The Roman Catholic Church believes that sexual activity outside of marriage between a man and a woman is morally wrong and contrary to human dignity
• The Roman Catholic Church believes that sexuality is naturally ordered to the generation and education of children