Many today falsely believe the Catholic Church’s teaching on homosexuality to be prejudiced, insensitive, and even bigoted. In truth, the Church differentiates between those who experience same-sex attraction, which is not sinful in and of itself, and the choice to actively engage in homosexual activity, which is sinful. Scripture prohibits homosexual acts — like other sexual sins — because it reflects a turning away from God and His will for sexual activity, jeopardizing our eternal salvation.