At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to: 1. explain the concepts of Human Sexuality and discuss some issues related to it. Doctrine: State and explain the concepts and issues on human sexuality. Moral: Show willingness to live a life of purity. Worship: Pray for strength to overcome temptations on sexuality.
A Rise in Homosexual Tolerance More and more people say same-sex marriage are alright. Based on the survey by the Pew Research Center conducted a recently, 39% of Americans expressed their support for gay right advocates to be heard. The findings indicate that people are becoming more open and tolerant , said the research centers’ director, Michael Dimock.
“It is still an issue – a lot of people who opposed it means it then still oppose to it now. But a lot of people who opposed it then were in an intense environment and either feel less strongly or feel that people can do what they want to do”, Dimock added. Source: Kerygma Magazine
What can you say about these findings? Is it welcome development for you? Or is it something that should cause alarm?
What is your view on same-sex relationship?
Human Sexuality
HUMAN SEXUALITY IS THE WAY PEOPLE EXPERIENCE AND EXPRESS THEMSELVES SEXUALLY.
According to Vitaliano Gorospe, SJ, it is “the way of becoming a man or a woman and hence it is not simply a matter of biological fact but a freely chosen personal task to be achieved”
Issues in Human Sexuality
Pornography, representation of sexual behaviour in books, pictures, statues, films, and other media that is intended to cause sexual excitement. The distinction between pornography (illicit and condemned material) and erotica (which is broadly tolerated) is largely subjective and reflects changing community standards. The word pornography, derived from the Greek porni (“prostitute”) and graphein (“to write”), was originally defined as any work of art or literature depicting the life of prostitutes.
Homosexuality, sexual interest in and attraction to members of one’s own sex. The term gay is frequently used as a synonym for homosexual; female homosexuality is often referred to as lesbianism.
Premarital sex is sexual activity practiced by people before they are married. Premarital sex refers to engaging in sexual activity, including intercourse, before marriage. It involves consensual sexual interactions between individuals who are not legally or ceremonially married to each other.
What does the Bible say regarding the issues of sexuality? Genesis 2:24-25 Leviticus 20:13