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,140tradition has always declared that “homosexual acts are intrinsically disordered.”141They 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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445. What does God prohibit by his command, “You shall not have other gods before me” (Exodus 20:2)?
520. By what is love for the poor inspired?
330. What is the effect of the ordination to the diaconate?
212. In what does hell consist?
289. When does the Church oblige her members to participate at Holy Mass?
321. What are the sacraments at the service of communion and mission?
44. What is the central mystery of Christian faith and life?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the Final Judgment according to Joel 3:14-16?
Jacob’s Wrestle with God: What is the significance of this story for us today?
What does the Bible say about the true source of comfort in times of trouble?
How to deal with anger and anger, according to Proverbs 15:1-2?
What does the mutual admiration between loved ones mean in the book of Songs?
