Christian View of the Human Body

*      Genesis 1: 27, Human beings are created in the image of God

*      Dignity of the human person. God  created man in his own image and likeness (Genesis 1:27 ).

        Hence, body is the medium or sign that reveal God's love , power, goodness etc. therefore,

        body is very sacred.

*      In this context, the vocation and dignity of the human person should be clearly understood.

*     Mature sexual behavior comes from a proper understanding of the sacredness of our sexuality.

 *    Problem today- Morals have been corrupted, modern communication media only adds to this 

       corruption - influence of films, T.V. serials, print media and opinion polls.

*     We need to beware of the influence of   " Hedonistic Culture ".

*      The human person is sacred and not for use and abuse.

*      Sincere intention alone is not enough; life must be based on objective standards.

*      All our relationships should be guided by the universal norm of love.

*      The general and basic principles in this domain are: sex has a finality, which determines its morality.

 Mutual self-giving and procreation make up the finality. 

 This finality is preserve only in marriage. Therefore, genital sex is justified only in marriage and 

 consequently the use of sex outside marriage is immoral.