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Depending on whom you ask, the growing public debate about homosexuality is either about an heroic struggle for civil rights or yet another indicator of society's general moral decline.
Homosexuality in the Bible
The first proscriptions against homosexuality found
in the Bible are in the Torah, or Pentatuch: the first five books.
If you manage to make it through the first eighteen chapters of
Leviticus (no small task in itself), you will come across the
seemingly unambiguous commandment:
"Thou shalt not lie with
mankind as with womankind; it is an abomination."
Two chapters later, in Leviticus 20:13, another commandment is
given:
"If a man committed an abomination; they should surely be put to
death...."
In the new testament, Paul writes of what happens to people when
they turn from God (Romans 1:26-1:27):
"Their women exchanged natural relations for unnatural and the
men likewise gave up natural relations with women and were consumed with passion for one another, men committing shameless acts with men and receiving in their own persons the due penalty for their error."
To give another example; in the New Revised Standard Version, 1
Corinthians 6:9 is translated as:
"Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the
kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither the immoral, nor
idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor thieves, nor
the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor robbers will inherit
the kingdom of God."
And finally, who could forget poor Sodom? The fate of this
unfortunate town was sealed when the town's men actually
attempted to rape an angel of God (not a wise move in anyone's
play book).
As you can imagine, the above citations, like anything in the
bible, are hotly debated. Recently, a large body of scholarly
work has emerged contesting the traditional interpretation of
the above citations.
A good summary of work contesting 'traditional' interpretations of the Bible's words about homosexuality.
A good defense of the 'traditional' interpretation of the Bible's words about homosexuality
Organizations that Deal with Homosexuality
Accepting of Homosexuality
Political Organizations and Lobbying Groups
Religious Sites That are Accepting of Homosexuality
The Metropolitan Community Church
Sexuality, Marriage, and Christian Values: Arguments for Including Gays in Full Christian Fellowship
Information Sites and Links Pages
Not Accepting of Homosexuality
Political Organizations and Lobbying Groups
Homosexuality Conversion Ministries
Information Sites and Links Pages
The Homosexual Threat
I find it hard to resist comment that this page, with section
titles such as "HOMOSEXUALS HAVE SEX IN PUBLIC PLACES" and "EVIDENCE OF JEWISH
SUPPORT OF HOMOSEXUAL CULTURE" is not for the faint of heart. For those who think
that the public debate over homosexuality is marked by too much civility and
"middle of the road" squeamishness, then this is the site for you.
Statistics and Opinions About Homosexuality
Comprehensive pages on Homosexuality
Non-Partisan
Should Gays be granted Special Protected class status?
Not accepting of Homosexuality
Special Class Protections for Self-Alleged Gays: A Question of "Orientation" and Consequences
Homosexuality in America: Exposing the Myths (The American Family
Association)
On the Origins of Homosexuality
Genetic
New Study Finds Genetic Link to Homosexuality
Genetic/Environmental
NIH Study Indicates that Homosexuality is Learned (The Family Research Council)
Statement of Dr. Jeffrey Stainover, M.D., in support of the Defense of Marriage Act (The Family Research Council)
A Learned Trait
Special Class Protections for Self-Alleged Gays: A Question of "Orientation" and Consequences
"Homosexuality" A Christian Perspective
Biological Determination of Sexuality Heating Up as a Research Field
