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why do some christians accept homosexuality

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homsexuals are part of gods creation and everyone should be treated with respect

texts that forbid homosexuality have been misinterpreted as they are often dependent on the time of writing

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some christians accept homosexuality but not homosexual acts, why

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god told humans to procreate and be fruitful but homosexual couples arent able to do this naturally so they cannot fulfill gods command

catholic teachings say that sex is for procreation so homosexuals should remain chaste

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christian teaching for accepting homosexuality but not accepting homosexual acts

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god blessed them and said to them, be fruitful and increase in number

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some christians dont accept homosexuality why?

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heterosexuality is part of gods plan (adam and eve)

bible speaks about procreation as a command from god and only heterosexual couples can be fruitful

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christian quote against homosexuality

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do not have sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman; that is detestable

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why do some buddhists reject homosexuality

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doesnt allow for procreation

“homosexuality contradicts procreation and is a form of sexual misconduct “

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why do some buddhists accept homosexuality

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many buddhists focus on the quality of relationships rather than who it involves

relationship needs to be rooted by metta (loving kindness)

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christian views of sex before marriage (accepted)

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some christian’s accept sex before marriage as part of a living committed relationship that will end up marriage

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buddhism views on sex bfore marriage (accepted)

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no buddhist teaching explicitly forbids sex before marriage

marriage is considered a civil matter in the west

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christian views on sex before marriage ( not accepted )

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sex is considered a gift from god for married couples to share love, procreate and be a part of lifelong union

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buddhism views on sex before marriage (against it)

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some view sec before marriage as sexual misconduct

which is prohibited by the buddhas dharma - the five moral precepts

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christian views on sexual relationships outside of marriage (adultery)

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christian’s for it adultery as it breaks the marriage vows and goes against biblical teachings

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christian teaching against adultery

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“ you shall not commit adultery “

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buddhism views on sexual relationships outside of marriage (adultery)

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unfaithfulness leads to dukkha as partners will be hurt

fails to treat others with metta and karuna

in the pali canon, buddha suggests actions led by desire often lead to an evil outcome

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artificial contraception examples

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condom, diaphragm, pill, coil, sterilisation

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advantages of artificial methods of contraception

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cheap
widely available in countries
condoms help present sti

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disadvantages of artificial contraception

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not 100% reliable
must be used correctly
sterilisation - difficult to reverse

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the rhythm method

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only have sex at certain times during a woman menstrual cycle

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the rhythm method advantages

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free
uses the womans natural cycle

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the rhythm method disadvantages

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very unreliable at preventing pregnancy
relies on accuracy
relies in woman tracking her monthly cycle

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withdrawal

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stopping sex just before the male ejaculates as a way of stopping sperm being about to fertilise

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withdrawal advantage

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free
can prevent fertilisation

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withdrawal disadvantage

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very unreliable at preventing pregnancy

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christian’s believe that children should

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be born within marriage

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different christian views on contraception and family planning
church of england— children should be planned so they can be cared for contraception ( FOR ) catholic — doesn’t allow use of contraception - it goes against natural law, prevents gods plan for having children rhythm method can be used orthodox — artificial contraception goes against natural law gods purpous for marriage is to have children
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civil marriage is
non religious marriage performed by a government official
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nature of marriage in christianity
it’s a sacrament outward expression of inner grace lifelong union blessed by god
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christian teaching for marriage
husbands love your wives just as christ loved the church and gave himself up for her
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purpous of marriage in christianity
right place for recreation provides stability and is a foundation for family life
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nature and purpoud of marriage in buddhism
not a religious obligation may be influenced by personal choice secular matter, not religious
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cohabitation
living together as a couple without being married or in a civil partnership
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christian views on cohabitation
many denominations do not permit as it likely leads to sex before marriage some christian’s accept it as faithful living can be a way to be committed without marriage
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buddhist views on cohabitation
not against it it’s the quality of the partnership , if they practice buddhist teachings then it’s accepted buddhist majority countries have societal normals that discourage that, but that’s not stemmed from the dharma
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divorce
legal ending of a marriage
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allowing divorce
most companionate thing to do if there is unhappiness in the relationship might be better for children and parents to be apart
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against divorce
goes against sanctity of marriage vows negatively affect children
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single parent family
one parent with a child or children
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extended family
family that extends beyond parents and their child or children by including grandparents or other relatives
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nuclear family
couple and thier child and children
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step family
family that is formed on the remarriage of a divorce or widowed person that includes child or children
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same sex parent family
people of the same sex who are raising child or having a children together
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purpous of family
procreation education faith in children providing stability for children
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christian teachings for respect
honour your father and your mother
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christian teachings on the roles of men and woman
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christian views on peace
jesus often promoted peace blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called children of god
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buddhist views on peace
buddhists promote peace both for society and individuals overcome the angry by non anger overcome the wicked by goodness
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christain views on justice
god is just and expects humans to also be just in their treatment of each other “ let justice roll on like a river “
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buddhist views on justice
many buddhist teachings centres on the fair loving and kind treatment of others let him not despise anyone anywhere
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christian views on forgiveness
jesus died in the cross for our sins jesus taught others to forgive others
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buddhist views on forgiveness
let go of anger and hatred hatred is one of the three posions
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christian views on reconciliation
love thy neighbour christianity is based on reconciliation between humans and god, following their separation after the fall and their personal sin
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buddhist views on reconciliation
the buddha encouraged people to repair their relationships with one another
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violence may be used for
retaliation defence protesting against something
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why might some christians justify violence
‘an eye for an eye”
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why might some buddhists justify violence
self defence or to save a life
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why might some christians be against violence
“ turn the other cheek “
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most buddhists are against violence because
of the buddhas dharma violence goes against the first moral precept - refrain from taking life
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terrorism
unlawful use of violence, usually against innocent civilians, to achieve a political goal
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both christians and buddhists are against ________
terrorism
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reconciliation
restoration of relationships
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3 reasons for war
greed, self defence, retaliation
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criteria for a just war ( just war - based on Christian beliefs )
just cause reasonable chance of success last resort good intentions
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christians may be against just war theory because
war often causes unnecessary death, its almost impossible to fufill the criteria for a just war
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christians may be for a just war because
can be used to protect the weak last resort
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buddhists views on just war
most reject shouldnt fight violence w violence violence doesnt embody the ethical ideas of metta and karuna towarss living beings
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christian views on greed as a reason for war
may be against it because money is the root of all evil
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buddhist views on greed as a reason for war
one of the three posions
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buddhist views on self defence as a reason for war
mixed attitude many buddhists would be against war regardless of the reason because of the suffering war violates of the first moral precept some may think self defence is permitted as it could save lives
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christain views on retaliation as a reason for war
may not agree ( turn the other cheek ) jesus promoted peace some may agree - an eye for an eye
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buddhist views on retaliation
wouldnt support it they beleive that responding to hate with hate is not skilful
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holy war
war fought for god the name of religion .
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holy war in christianity
holy war started by leading Christian authority and has the purpous of defending christianity
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example of a christian holy war
the crusades
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buddhist views on holy war
most would reject as it involves violence whcih goes against the first moral precept war results in dukkha and buddhists are trying to overcome it
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pacifism
against war belief that we should not fight or use violence to resolve issues
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argument in favour of pacifism
innocent people are killed in war negotiations over violence weapons today can harm large areas and cause damage way beyond their initial target
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arguments against pacifism
other countries may see you as weak war has been necessary to remove tyrannical leaders and to stop injustice we should defend the weak and those who are treated unfairly
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christian views on pacifism
against - eye for an eye , when jesus turned over the tables in the temple it shows that he accepted violent protest for- turn the other cheek , for all who draw the sword will die by the sword
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religious responses to victims of war
give shelter to those who has been displaced helping rebuilding communities supply food and clean water
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what do christian aid do
humanitarian relief tackling injustice long term support for poor communities
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name a buddhist organisation that helps vicitums of war
tzu chi
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biological weapons
weapons that have living organsims or infective materials tbat can lead to disease and death
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chemical weapons
weapons that use chemicals to burn posiom or paralyse humans and destroy the natural environment
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neclear weapons
weapons that work by a nuclear reaction to devastate huge areas and kill large numbers of people
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possessing neclear weapons is considered a
neclear deterrence
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example of nuclear weapons situations
hiroshima and nagasaki - ww2
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arguments for nuclear weapons
can prevent wars as deterrent make people feel safter having them
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arguments against nuclear weaoins
indiscriminate and can kill many innocent people cause widespread environmental damage
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why do people commit crime
poverty upbringing greed addiction
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different types of crime
hate crime theft murder
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forgiveness quote for christians
forgive our sins as we forgive those who sin against us
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retribution
punishment should make the christian pay for their actions
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deterrance
the punishment should put people off committing crime
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reformation
the punishment should change the criminals behaviour for the better
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corporal punishment
causing physical pain as a punishment
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