CATEGORY 1: Assessing student moral opinions on the topic

Sex is permissible only in a marriage between a man and a woman. Agree Disagree

Sex is permissible between informed, consenting adults if they are bound by love or commitment. Agree Disagree

As long as basic moral standards are respected (for example, no one is harmed or coerced), any sexual activity engaged in by informed, consenting adults is permissible. Agree Disagree

Homosexuality is always wrong. Agree Disagree

Homosexual behavior is morally permissible if it conforms to legitimate moral standards and involves consenting adults. Agree Disagree

Same-sex marriage is both wrong and detrimental to social order, ethical standards, and the institution of marriage itself. Agree Disagree

Same-sex marriage is morally permissible. Agree Disagree

CATEGORY 2: Assessing student assumptions about and knowledge of the issue

30 percent 10 percent 60 percent 90 percent What percentage of adults believe that sex before marriage is morally permissible? 30 percent 10 percent 60 percent 90 percent correct answer is c: 60 percent 10

a. 20 percent b. 10 percent c. 60 percent d. 40 percent According to a CBS/New York Times poll, approximately what percentage of Americans claim that same-sex couples should be permitted to marry? a. 20 percent b. 10 percent c. 60 percent d. 40 percent correct answer is d: 40 percent 11

Sex before marriage occurs almost universally among Americans. True False correct answer is a: True 12

The Roman Catholic view on sex is based on natural law theory. True False correct answer is a: True 13