2357. Homosexuality refers to relations between men or between women who experience an exclusive or predominant sexual attraction toward persons of the same sex. It has taken a great variety of forms through the centuries and in different cultures. Its psychological genesis remains largely unexplained. Basing itself on Sacred Scripture, which presents homosexual acts as acts of grave depravity,140 tradition has always declared that “homosexual acts are intrinsically disordered.”141 They are contrary to the natural law. They close the sexual act to the gift of life. They do not proceed from a genuine affective and sexual complementarity. Under no circumstances can they be approved.
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296. What is the name of this sacrament?
98. What does the virginal conception of Jesus mean?
561. What is the role of the Holy Spirit in prayer?
417. Is such a law perceived by everyone?
198. What kind of devotion is directed to the holy Virgin?
127. What are the signs that bear witness to the Resurrection of Jesus?
348. When does the Church allow the physical separation of spouses?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
Joseph’s story: How did God use Joseph’s story to fulfill his purposes?
What is the spiritual battle mentioned in 2 Timothy 2:3-4, and how can a Christian fight it?
What does the Song of Songs teach us about the search for the loved one?
What is the true nature of evil, according to the story of Job described in Job 2:1-13?
What does it mean to love God and neighbor and what is the importance of this teaching in the Bible?
David’s old age and death: the end of a life of ups and downs (2 Samuel 23, 24)
What is Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem described in Mark 11:1-11?
