Many people look to their faith for guidance on sexual relationships. Sikhs expect everyone to marry. Sex before marriage is generally prohibited.
Why is sexuality important?
It makes people active
It is an essential part of who a person is
Sexuality is not important - spirituality is important
What is a heterosexual?
Someone who is physically attracted to someone of the opposite sex
Someone who is physically attracted to someone of the same sex
Someone who is not physically attracted to anybody else
What does "chastity" mean?
Saving yourself sexually for a particular time or person
Having as much sex as possible
Having sex with someone who is not your husband or wife
What is the Sikh attitude towards sex before marriage?
Sikhs do not approve of sex before marriage
Sikhs approve of sex before marriage
Sikhs believe that sex before marriage is an individual choice
What type of life does Sikhism recommend?
A life of chastity away from the world
A married life living in the world
A life of chastity living in the world
What is sharam?
Sharam means modesty. It is important that a Sikh girl is modest so that sexual activity is avoided before marriage
Sharam refers to the will of God
Sharam means following the example of the Gurus
What is a symbol of chastity in Sikhism?
The Kirpan
The Kara
The Kachha
How many of the Sikh Gurus were married?
None of the Gurus were married
All of the Gurus were married
All but one were married
What does the Guru Granth Sahib teach about homosexuality?
The Guru Granth Sahib says that homosexuality is acceptable
The Guru Granth Sahib condemns homosexuality
The Guru Granth Sahib does not contain any teachings on homosexuality