SPOT the PROBLEM here…

To use the nature vs nurture principle and your own memory to help you understand the different
Christian attitudes towards homosexuality.

Lesson outcomes
• ALL will be able to classify the different opinions within Christianity on homosexuality.
• MOST will be able to decide whether they think religious teachings on homosexuality are out of date today.
• SOME will be able to explain whether they believe in Nature or Nurture.

In the BACK of
HOMOSEXUAL words…
HETROSEXUAL
Someone who is sexually attracted to the opposite and opposite sex.
sexuality.

http://www.truetube.co.uk/relationships/sexuality/nature-vs-nurture
V’s
Is there such a thing as a “ gay gene ”?
Briefly explain both sides of the argument and your opinion using examples from the clip.
Some people believe…
Others believe…
I think…

Lesson outcomes
• ALL will be able to classify the different opinions within Christianity on homosexuality.
• MOST will be able to decide whether they think religious teachings on homosexuality are out of date today.
• SOME will be able to explain whether they believe in Nature or Nurture.

What does Christianity say?
Old Testament - Do not lie with a man as one lies with a woman; that is detestable.
New Testament - Men committed indecent acts with other men and received the due penalty for their perversion.

MEMORy
TEST

Roman Catholic view celibate (avoid sexual relationships)
Roman Catholics think homosexual sex is a sin because the Bible says it is wrong.

MEMORy
TEST

Some say it is it is unnatural, abnormal and a sin.
Others accept homosexuality because these relationships can be stable, loving, long-term relationships and
Jesus taught that LOVE mattered the most.

MEMORy
TEST

Lesson outcomes
• ALL will be able to classify the different opinions within Christianity on homosexuality.
• MOST will be able to decide whether they think religious teachings on homosexuality are out of date today.
• SOME will be able to explain whether they believe in Nature or Nurture.

Homosexuality and the Law
• Homosexuality became legal in 1967 as long as....
• All such activity took place in private
• Those involved were consenting adults aged 21 or over.
• In 1994 the age of consent was reduced to 18 and in 2000 reduced again to 16.

What about marriage?
• The first “civil partnership” in the UK took place on 5
December 2005.
• A civil partnership happens when two people sign the civil partnership document in the presence of a registrar and two witnesses. It is the same procedure as a civil wedding in a registery office.
• You can’t have any religious songs or readings at a civil partnership, and you can’t have one in church.

Demoted for not backing gay marriage: housing manager's pay slashed for criticising new law on
Facebook
The British Government is keen for same sex couples to marry in church. However many Christians disagree. This short Youtube clip explains the issue. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4h tYnxV-IJo

Who is right?

Lesson outcomes
• ALL will be able to classify the different opinions within Christianity on homosexuality.
• MOST will be able to decide whether they think religious teachings on homosexuality are out of date today .
• SOME will be able to explain whether they believe in Nature or Nurture.

Listen to these song lyrics carefully.
And God loves all his Children is somehow forgotten,
But we paraphrase a book written 3,500 years ago,
I can’t change even if I tried,
Even if I wanted to.
Should society or some religious views be making this guy question himself or his happiness?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQngzapK5dM