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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

Main article: Sex in the Bible

Contraception

Main article: Christian views on contraception

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

Homosexuality

Main article: Homosexuality and Christianity

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

See also

• List of sexually active popes
• Sexuality in Christian demonology

Further reading

• Miller, Lisa (14 February 2011). "What the Bible Really Says About Sex". Newsweek.
• Coogan, Michael (1 October 2010). God and Sex: What the Bible Really Says. Twelve. ISBN 9780446545259.
• Knust, Jennifer Wright (25 January 2011). Unprotected Texts: The Bible's Surprising Contradictions About Sex and Desire. HarperOne. ISBN 0061725587.