By Stephen Russell-Lacy In modern times, men and women are no longer seen as vastly different in terms of mental and emotional capacities, as was once widely believed. Traditionally, men were expected to work and provide for the family, while women were confined to homemaking and child-rearing. Before World War II in Britain, men typically controlled … Continue reading Male and female – How different are they?
By Stephen Russell-Lacy There are good reasons for saying that there are just two sexes. Nearly all us human beings inherit only male or female sex chromosomes in every single cell of our bodies and these are responsible for our sex hormones. There are obvious differences in sexual anatomy. Also, on average, men tend to be … Continue reading Two sexes – Is there a reason for this?
Whether to allow gay bishops is currently a hot issue in the Church of England. Many people feel puzzled by this reluctance to embrace homosexuality by strands of organised religion. And some feel angry and want to promote the idea that gay people should be proud of their sexual orientation feeling this is their natural inclination. From a spiritual perspective, we might ask whether a gay partnership has the same potential for human happiness as that of a heterosexual one. So what does Swedenborg have to say about it?