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2. Why is sex only used for procreation, doesn’t it show the trust between individuals?
3. What happens to people forced into prostitution?
6. If we are ok with people that encourage homosexuality, thats ok with the church right?
7. Does homosexuality include transgenders?
10. What if one person has STDs? Can they use contraception?
11. What is the Catholic view on 'Conversion Therapy'? (will be updated during the week)
12. If we have committed any sins (e.g. lust) without knowing it was a sin, are we still committing a sin? (will be updated during the week)
A. Human Rights - The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948 as a common standard for all peoples and all nations. Sex is not one of the universal human rights, see https://www.un.org/en/universal-declaration-human-rights/ for the full list.
Changing the world -
Jesus gave His disciples and us a mission:
“"18.Jesus came up and spoke to them. He said, 'All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19.Go, therefore, make disciples of all nations; baptise them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20.and teach them to observe all the commands I gave you. And look, I am with you always; yes, to the end of time.'" Matthew, 28:18-20.
Our priority is evangelise i.e. share the Good News of Jesus Christ so that everyone can benefit.
"16.For this is how God loved the world: he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. 17.For God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but so that through him the world might be saved." John, 3:16-17
Sharing the Good News (evangelisation) is the first priority. Without faith in Jesus Christ, the ‘people in the secular world’ have no reason to change their views on anything, including beliefs about sex.
The Big Picture https://youtu.be/TloQAAFOuAo
Q. Why is sex only used for procreation, doesn’t it show the trust between individuals?
A. Why is sex only for procreation? “The world doesn’t get it at all” - see video
Doesn’t it show the trust between individuals? See ‘Chastity Weeds Out Users’
See ‘If we’re in love, is sex okay?’
Q. What happens to people forced into prostitution?
A: God is merciful to those who are forced into it because of poverty, blackmail, or social pressure. (Catechism of the Catholic Church 2355 - http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/para/2355.htm)
A. For background on the Church’s teachings on homosexual acts (between people of same sex), need to refer to the Church’s teachings on heterosexual acts (between man and woman) as well. See this link
What the Church teaches about homosexual acts
See this link about same sex marriage: If two people of the same sex really love each other and are willing to stay faithful for life, why can’t they get married?
Also see this link Recently I’ve been feeling attraction for some other guys
We are much more than our sexual attractions, and the Church invites us to recognize that truth. I have friends who experience same-sex attractions, but some of them do not prefer to be called ‘‘gay’’ or even ‘‘homosexual.’’ They feel that such labels would define them by their sexual desires, and that would minimize them. After all, we should not define ourselves by our struggles or sexual attractions. A ‘‘homosexual’’ is not who you are. You are a guy with many talents, desires, gifts, and other characteristics, but most important of all, you are a beloved son of God, and that is your identity. As one friend explained to me, ‘‘The Church calls us to be honest with ourselves about the existence of our sexual attractions (whatever they may be), but also to be honest with ourselves about what identity we choose to embrace. We can choose to place God above our sexuality, or sexuality above God. Our sexuality (though a very important gift) does not belong at the center of our embraced identities.’’
A. The Catholic Church does not reject people with same-sex attractions
See this link: Recently I’ve been feeling attraction for some other guys
“What many people who experience same-sex attractions have discovered is that the Church does not condemn or hate them, but calls them to a life of heroic virtue. As one man said on his blog:
“Where are all these bigoted Catholics I keep hearing about? When I told my family [of my same-sex attractions] a year ago, not one of them responded with anything but love and understanding. Nobody acted like I had a disease. Nobody started treating me differently or looking at me funny. The same is true ofevery one ofthe Catholic friends that I’ve told. They love me for who I am. Actually, the only time I get shock or disgust or disbelief, the only time I’ve noticed people treating me differently after I tell them, is when I tell someone who supports the gay lifestyle. [Chastity]?! You must be some kind of freak. . . . Would I trade in my Catholicism for a worldview where I get to marry a man? Would I trade in the Eucharist and the Mass and the rest of it? Being a Catholic means believing in a God who literally waits in the chapel for me, hoping I’ll stop by just for ten minutes so He can pour out love and healing on my heart.’’[1]
Q. If we are ok with people that encourage homosexuality, thats ok with the church right?
A. Our Archdiocese (Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore) statement on Pink Dot on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/p/BzHhHgbgd7n/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
The Catechism of the Catholic Church is clear that persons who experience same-sex attractions “must be accepted with respect, compassion and sensitivity. Every sign of unjust discrimination in their regard should be avoided.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church 2358 http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/para/2358.htm)
Our Faith does not condone homosexual acts. But each of us is asked to see the other, no matter his/her situation in life, as a beloved child of God. We are not to shun anyone with same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria, but to "accompany with mercy": to walk with him/her in friendship and prayer, patiently witnessing to them of God’s love. It does not mean endorsing choices that contradict our Faith. But neither does it mean imposing our agenda upon that person or condemning them when s/he does not do as we wish.
Understanding and appreciating God’s beautiful plan for human sexuality will help us accompany our same-sex attracted friends and relatives with compassion and mercy, always true and faithful to the teachings of the Church.
Relationship between the Church and the LGBTQ Community
Q. Does homosexuality include transgenders?
A. See this video : Bruce Genner and the Transgender Question
A. See the article : The Link Between Pornography, Sex Trafficking, and Abortion https://www.frc.org/porntraffickingabortion - some important parts:
Pornography Creates the Demand for Sexual Exploitation
Pornography viewers’ use of pornographic material fuels the demand for sexual exploitation.
Pornographers frequently use children and women who are forced, coerced, or fraudulently induced to be filmed or photographed engaging in sexual acts; this pornographic media is then sold for profit.22
Pornography’s Effect on the Brain
Viewing pornography produces effects on the viewer’s brain similar to the effects of illegal drugs.32
How Pornography Shapes Sexual Desires
This addictive effect is the first of four effects identified by clinical psychologist Victor B. Cline.42 He
writes that watching pornography has four effects:
1) Addiction-effect, which causes the viewer to keep coming back for more.
2) Escalation-effect, in which the content being consumed increases in explicit and deviant
sexual material.
3) Desensitization-effect, in which material that was once shocking to the viewer is no
longer repulsive, and
4) Behavior-effect, where the viewer demonstrates an increasing tendency to act out the
behaviors viewed in pornography.4
Pornography is a powerful force which distorts those who view it.56 Pornography teaches viewers that sex is designed only for self-gratification.57 Over time, being exposed to these lessons from pornography teaches the viewer that sexual predation is normal, acceptable, common, and harmless.58 These beliefs cause those who view pornography to be much more likely to seek out prostitutes and be involved in sexual exploitation.59
A. Singapore is a multi-religious society and secular democracy, which does not prefer any religion over another. We have a constitutional right to freedom of religion. (Source: Secularism, the Singapore way)
In MOE Sexual Education, “Students will learn about the physical, emotional, social and ethical dimensions of human sexuality” but not the religious dimension. https://beta.moe.gov.sg/programmes/sexuality-education/overview/
https://beta.moe.gov.sg/programmes/sexuality-education/scope-and-teaching-approach/
“Sexuality Education emphasises the importance of respect for self and others, both online and offline, and respecting personal boundaries for healthy relationships and safety. It aims to help students develop positive self-identity and healthy relationships, and make responsible decisions on sexuality matters.
Sexuality Education in schools promotes abstinence before marriage, and teaches facts about contraception, consequences of casual sex, prevention of diseases, and how to say “no” to sexual advances. This also helps to reduce the incidence of sexually transmitted diseases or teenage pregnancies.”
MOE recognizes that different religions have different views https://beta.moe.gov.sg/programmes/sexuality-education/implement/
If parents wish to opt their children out of GY, eTeens or supplementary Sexuality Education programmes, schools must allow them to do so.
Students are not required to “follow what our school teaches us in sex education” on contraception as this information is provided for information, not as a matter of law. As Catholics, we are free to follow our religion and our conscience.
Catholic view on contraception and Natural Family Planning
Q. What if one person has STDs? Can they use contraception?
A. See https://chastity.com/qa/category/stds under the tab ‘Q&A’
Answers these questions
Why won’t the Church promote condoms to stop AIDS?
Won’t safe sex protect you from getting an STD?
Why condoms aren't the answer https://youtu.be/YYtH3x2GiG8
Safe sex https://youtu.be/gEILo8ljT5M
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