Moralne aspekty homoseksualizmu w świetle wypowiedzi Magisterium Kościoła po Soborze Watykańskim II
Moral Aspects of Homosexuality in Light of the Ecclesiastical Magisterium after the Second Vatican Council

Summary/Abstract: The article analyzes the moral aspects of homosexuality in light of the post-conciliar (Vaticanum Secundum) teaching of the Catholic Church. Reflection consists of two main parts. The first part refers to the fundamental theses of biblical anthropology as the foundation of Catholic sexual ethics. The theology of creation presented in the Book of Genesis is the basis for Christians to adequately understand the problems related to homosexuality. It is joined by a rational reflection analyzing the nature of the human person, which is the source of rights and obligations expressed in natural law. Following this path, the second part of the article focuses on the moral evaluation of homosexuality and formulates the implications of this evaluation for the ecclesiastic community and society. In light of the biblical message and the teaching of the Church, the phenomenon of homosexuality presents as a realization of human sexuality contrary to the wisdom and love of the Creator. In moral judgment, however, it is important to distinguish between homosexual inclination and actions. While respecting the dignity of each person, the Church emphasizes that no inclination directly determines one’s moral choices. For this reason, the Magisterium encourages people with homosexual inclinations to take the path of God’s will in spiritual friendship with Christ in the community of faith.

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