Introduction – refer to the question

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• Biblical basis for homosexual sexual expression
• Leviticus ‘Do not lie with a man as with a woman, it is an abomination’; death sentence for male/male sex
• St Paul: Romans men and women gave up ‘natural relations’ and lust for one another
• St Paul word ‘arsenkoites’ in 1 Corinthians and 1 Timothy. Meaning unclear but often translated as homosexual sex.
• Jesus however never mentioned homosexuality.
• Bible implies same sex sexual acts, does not specifically condemn same sex attraction
• The verses discussed can be interpreted in different ways

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• Catholic teachings. Homosexual orientation ‘intrinsically disordered’ (Catechism) – but does not call it a sin
• Says those who experience same sex attraction should be treated with compassion and understanding.
• Pope Benedict 16th condemned discrimination
• Against same sex sexual acts (i.e. Sex)
• - Against NML (P.P. reproduce), sacred tradition.
• Homosexuals called to chastity and to ‘unite their sufferings to Christ’
• Pope Francis – “who am I to judge?”

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• Anglican church, issue causing division
• Archbishop of Canterbury, Wales, Cape Town (D. Tutu) accept homosexuals
• Others including A/Bs of Sydney, Nigeria against both orientation and sex acts
• Appointment of Bishop Gene Robinson in USA Episcopalian Church threatened split (Schism)
• Some Anglican communities - Same sex orientation and sex acts ok
• Others ok with orientation but not acts
• Others against both

Conclusion – refer back to the question

• ‘Tie off’ your argument briefly with a reflection on the bible’s teaching, Catholic and Anglican teaching
• Refer to the difference between same sex attraction and same sex acts.

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