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Homosexuality is seen as particularly sinful by some churches. This protester is from the Westboro Baptist Church which regularly protests against homosexuality.

Sexuality is a controversial issue within Christianity.

Sexuality in the Bible

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Contraception

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Prior to the 20th century, contraception was generally condemned by all the major branches of Christianity (the Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodoxy, and Protestantism)[1] including the major reformers like Martin Luther and John Calvin.[2] However, among Christian denominations today there are a large variety of positions towards contraception.

Homosexuality

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Christian denominations hold a variety of views on the issue of homosexual activity, ranging from outright condemnation to complete acceptance.

Literature

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Children of the Reformation". Touchstone. Retrieved 2010-01-11.
  2. ^ "Onan's Onus". Touchstone. Retrieved 2009-03-20.

Further reading

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