Human sexuality- christian, islam, non- religious

• Human sexuality


  How people express themselves as sexual beings
• heterosexual


  sexual attraction to members of the opposite sex
• homosexual


  Sexual attraction to the same sex
• 2 Islamic beliefs about sexuality

  - Muslims believe sexuality is part of being human - not wrong/unhealthy. Agree that sex is for pleasure, not just reproduction, and that human beings have natural sexual instincts that should be nurtured. Human body created by God and all parts have a useful purpose.

  - Muslims believe that celibacy is wrong. It is expected that Muslims will marry and have a family and the sexual relationship between a husband and wife is a blessing from God.
• 2 attitudes in favour of homosexuality

  -Other Christians believe that the most loving thing to do would be to adapt their teachings to fit a changing world. Quakers are accepting of homosexual relationships and argue that to reject them is a denial of God's creation.

  - The Church of England welcomes homosexuals who live in a faithful, committed relationship, but it doesn't allow them to marry in church. The Catholic Church teaches that homosexual people are not sinful because of their homosexuality, but they should refrain from sex to avoid sinful acts.
• 2 attitudes against homosexuality

  - Many Christians see heterosexual relationships as part of God's plan for humans. The Bible says that a man and woman should be united and increase in number which is why many Christians are against homosexual relationships.

  - Most Muslims believe that the Qur'an and Hadith teach that homosexuality is against God's will and that homosexuals should control their actions and not break God's law.
• Bible quote against homosexuality

  ‘You shall not lie with a male... it is repulsive.’ Roman Catholics believe this means homosexual acts are unnatural and a sin.
• Bible quote in favour of homosexuality

  ‘There is neither Jew nor Greek... you are all one in Jesus.’Many Christians believe all humans are equal regardless of gender, sexual orientation etc. Therefore, we should not judge others.