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Definitions | Issues | Case Studies | Ethical Responses | Christian Responses | Resources | Books | Links | Multimedia | In the News | Quizzes | Exam questions
Definitions | Issues | Case Studies | Ethical Responses | Christian Responses | Resources | Books | Links | Multimedia | In the News | Quizzes | Exam questions
Definitions | Issues | Case Studies | Ethical Responses | Christian Responses | Resources | Books | Links | Multimedia | In the News | Quizzes | Exam questions
Definitions | Issues | Case Studies | Ethical Responses | Christian Responses | Resources | Books | Links | Multimedia | In the News | Quizzes | Exam questions
Definitions | Issues | Case Studies | Ethical Responses | Christian Responses | Resources | Books | Links | Multimedia | In the News | Quizzes | Exam questions
Definitions | Issues | Case Studies | Ethical Responses | Christian Responses | Resources | Books | Links | Multimedia | In the News | Quizzes | Exam questions

Christianity and Sex

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You should give an ethical response from:

Lib Fisher, an A level student, wrote this page (February 2007).

Contraception

A Christians approach to sex is that it unites a couple and expresses one another’s love towards each other. When looking at natural laws view they would feel that the purpose of sex is to reproduce, this causes issues with contraception. If contraception is used then it may cheapen a person as sex is merely being used for pleasure not reproduction. Therefore contraception will be going against god’s purpose for us. Any sexual activity, which isn’t open to reproduction, is also viewed as unnatural. They view that acts such as masturbation are wrong and a sinful act to do.

Homosexuality

When looking at the issue of homosexuality a traditional   Christian’s response would be that it is morally wrong, as there will be no possibility of a life from the act. Any sex outside marriage is impermissible. It can also be viewed as an un-natural thing to do.  As it states in the bible same-sex acts are “dishonoring their bodies” therefore you are merely using yourself.  It also states that “you shall not lie with a man as with women: that is an abomination”. 

Consent

A Christian would view that sex should only be permissible if a person is in a committed relationship (married) as it unites the couple. This brings in the issue of consent. It is not right to have sex with a person who cannot consent. However it is hard to decide when both people in the relationship have matured. Many countries view differently upon this in the U.K the age of consent is 16 and in Peru the man must be over the age of 14 and the female must be over the age of 12.

Masturbation

When looking at masturbation the Christian church teaches that sex should only be used as a practice for those who are in a committed relationship. Acts such as masturbation are wrong as there will be no possibility of a life from the act as a result and it is seen as a sinful act to do. This view is also shared with the Roman Catholics.

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