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Chapter 9: Respect for The Gift of Sexuality
Review Questions

Directions: answer the questions below in complete sentences, using the question in the answer.

1. What does the Bible teach about human sexuality?

2. What is the meaning of the word sex?

3. Name the sixth and ninth commandments. What virtues do they commend to us?

4. Why does God intend for men and women to express full sexual sharing in marriage?

5. Define adultery. 

6. Define divorce.

7. Define polygamy.  

8. Define incest. 

9. Define sexual abuse.

10. Why are "free unions" and trial marriages wrong in the eyes of God?

11. What are the two purposes of sexual sharing in marriage?

12. Why does the church condemn contraceptive practices?

13. Do parents have the right to limit the size of their families? If yes, under what conditions?

14. List several unacceptable methods to overcome infertility in a married couple and explain why these are gravely disordered.

15. What are some attitudes toward sex proposed by a “playboy/playgirl” mentality? Explain how these are un-Christian approaches to sexuality.

16. What is the virtue of chastity? List two ways we can strengthen this virtue.

17. What is lust? How does purity of heart help control this vice?

18. Describe what it means to be a "modest" person in the area of one's sexuality.

19. Define rape. 

20. Why is rape intrinsically evil?

21. List 3 rules to help prevent date rape.

22. Why is a homosexual orientation not sinful?

23. Why are homosexual acts sinful?

24. How should a Christian relate to homosexual persons?