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Lesson objective 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 MOST will be able to decide whether they think religious teachings on homosexuality are out of date today.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 your books define the following words… HOMOSEXUAL Someone who is sexually attracted to the same sex HOMOSEXUAL Someone who is sexually attracted to the same sex HOMOSEXUAL HETROSEXUAL BISEXUALHOMOPHOBIC HETROSEXUAL Someone who is sexually attracted to the opposite sex HETROSEXUAL Someone who is sexually attracted to the opposite sex BISEXUAL Someone who is sexually attracted to both the same and opposite sex. BISEXUAL Someone who is sexually attracted to both the same and opposite sex. HOMOPHOBIC Being prejudice or discriminating against someone because of their sexuality. HOMOPHOBIC Being prejudice or discriminating against someone because of their sexuality.

Nature V’s Nurture 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 MOST will be able to decide whether they think religious teachings on homosexuality are out of date today.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 They advise that if you have these feelings to remain celibate (avoid sexual relationships) Roman Catholics think homosexual sex is a sin because the Bible says it is wrong.

MEMORy TEST

Protestant view The Church of England is divided over the issue of homosexuality 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.

The first “civil partnership” in the UK took place on 5 December 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. What about marriage?

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. tYnxV-IJo

Who is right? Complete Q1 and Q2 on p32 of your revision workbook

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. Should society or some religious views be making this guy question himself or his happiness? 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.