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| − | + | Few issues cause as much division in today's [[church]] as issues related to sex outside of marriage and [[homosexual]] relationships. Conservative Christians state that the [[Bible]] clearly states that God shows us that the only right place for a sexual relationship is in a [[marriage]] between a man and a woman, and that outside of this, it is a [[sin]] against [[God]]. Some [[liberal Christian]]s argue that sex outside a marriage, including homosexual relationships are not wrong if they are between two loving partners. In the developed world, especially North-Western [[Europe]] and [[North America]], some church [[denominations]] have embranced the liberal viewpoint often causing large splits in congregations. | |
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| + | Few issues cause as much division in today's [[church]] as issues related to sex outside of marriage and [[homosexual]] relationships. Conservative Christians state that the [[Bible]] clearly states that God shows us that the only right place for a sexual relationship is in a [[marriage]] between a man and a woman, and that outside of this, it is a [[sin]] against [[God]]. Some [[liberal Christian]]s argue that sex outside a marriage, including homosexual relationships are not wrong if they are between two loving partners. In the developed world, especially North-Western [[Europe]] and [[North America]], some church [[denominations]] have embranced the liberal viewpoint often causing large splits in congregations. | ||
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| + | One of the major developments in recent years has been in the [[Episcopal Church of the USA]], in which an openly practicing homosexual man, [[Gene Robinson]] was ordained as a bishop. This has caused enormous divide within the [[Anglican Communion]], and may be leading to a schism. | ||
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Revision as of 23:09, 11 July 2007
Synopsis
Few issues cause as much division in today's church as issues related to sex outside of marriage and homosexual relationships. Conservative Christians state that the Bible clearly states that God shows us that the only right place for a sexual relationship is in a marriage between a man and a woman, and that outside of this, it is a sin against God. Some liberal Christians argue that sex outside a marriage, including homosexual relationships are not wrong if they are between two loving partners. In the developed world, especially North-Western Europe and North America, some church denominations have embranced the liberal viewpoint often causing large splits in congregations.
Contents
Related topics
- Marriage
- Homosexuality
- In the news
Comments, Personal Articles, Studies and Sermons
Sexuality and Christianity (discussion) (For short comments and opinions)
For related quotations see Sexuality and Christianity (quotes)
Main article
Few issues cause as much division in today's church as issues related to sex outside of marriage and homosexual relationships. Conservative Christians state that the Bible clearly states that God shows us that the only right place for a sexual relationship is in a marriage between a man and a woman, and that outside of this, it is a sin against God. Some liberal Christians argue that sex outside a marriage, including homosexual relationships are not wrong if they are between two loving partners. In the developed world, especially North-Western Europe and North America, some church denominations have embranced the liberal viewpoint often causing large splits in congregations.
One of the major developments in recent years has been in the Episcopal Church of the USA, in which an openly practicing homosexual man, Gene Robinson was ordained as a bishop. This has caused enormous divide within the Anglican Communion, and may be leading to a schism.
Biblical passages
Views
Links
Return to Current issues
