1. Homosexuality LO: I will know the Natural law, Church and Libertarian views of homosexuality H/W: Evaluate different arguments for and against Homosexuality. (35) 5 th NOVEMBER Revise for test 22 ND OCTOBER

2. Recap  What is the libertarian view of sex?  How does the Church view of sex differ from the Libertarian view?  What is similar in the Natural law and Church view of sex?

3. Libertarian  Harm principle  Sex not linked to children or marriage  Human freedom  Human autonomy

4. Natural Law  Sex to make children only  Sex is not to unite people  Unnatural unless to have children

5. Church  Unnatural  Doesn’t lead to children  Homosexuality in Greek means ‘loose living’  ‘homosexual’ removed from NRSV Bible  Literal means says it is wrong but also told that the quality of the relationship is important  Not a sin unless put into practice  Homosexual acts freely chosen  Seen as a medical condition

6. “The Philosophy Gym” Key ideas:

7. Arguments for & against For a) Equality for all b) Embraces love c) Ok if consensual d) Freedom of speech Against a) unnatural? b) Is it what God wanted? c) Do two people in a same sex relationship give children a balanced upbringing?