tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17547008540839190862024-03-07T23:24:53.491-08:00Holy HomosThis blog was created to help highlight the different levels of acceptance of homosexuality and gay marriage within different religions. The goal of this project is not to make any one religion look better or worse, nor to change anyone’s view points on religion or homosexuality. We simply want to provide some information and links.Cehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15927402292595043608noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1754700854083919086.post-4898983298149785252011-03-03T18:22:00.000-08:002011-03-03T18:27:18.682-08:00Buddhism<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Buddhism takes it's roots from the ancient teachings of Siddhartha Gautama also known as The Buddha. The years he lived and taught are unknown however many believe the dates of his life range from 566-480 BCE. Buddhism teaches The five percepts are ethical practices not commandments they should should be followed at all times. These include abstaining from lying, stealing, harming others, sexual misconduct, and consuming intoxicants. Buddhism main focus is the relaxing of the mind and body. Wisdom also plays a major role within the religion and philosophy. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Buddha never discussed or taught about homosexuality. The percept that discusses sexual misconduct does not mention homosexuality. It focus more on sexual misconduct and adultery. Most Buddhist take there beliefs on homosexuality form the culture in which they are raised. According to the paper "Gender and Sexual Discrimination in Popular Thai Buddhism" by Kulavir P. Pipat, "homosexuality is seen as the result of bad karma accumulated in past lives..."</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">In the United States Buddhism is a very popular religion because of it's involvement in self study and the understanding one's own self.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.pbs.org/edens/thailand/buddhism.htm">Buddhism: An Intrduction</a> </span><br />
<a href="http://www.religioustolerance.org/hom_budd0.htm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Religious Tolerance: Buddhism</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.thebigview.com/contents.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The Big View</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.fsscconference.org.uk/journal/1-1/pipat.pdf"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Gender and Sexual Discrimination in Popular Thai Buddhism</span></a>Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05326324238484816666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1754700854083919086.post-42448813331959691862011-03-03T15:26:00.000-08:002011-03-03T16:46:02.686-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><object width="320" height="266" class="BLOGGER-youtube-video" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0" data-thumbnail-src="http://3.gvt0.com/vi/4a4MR8oI_B8/0.jpg"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/4a4MR8oI_B8&fs=1&source=uds" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /><embed width="454" height="400" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/4a4MR8oI_B8&fs=1&source=uds" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object></div>Cehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15927402292595043608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1754700854083919086.post-5211206549873850752011-03-02T12:07:00.000-08:002011-03-02T12:56:23.975-08:00JudaismJudaism is a simple but complex religion. It can trace its beginnings back to the time of Moses and Abraham over five thousand years ago. The Torah is the holy text in which Jewish teachings originate.<br />
<div>Jewish teachings are very similar to those of Christians religions. However, there is main and key point that is different. The Jewish people believe that Jesus Christ was not the messiah. Therefore none his teaching were directly related to God. Another difference is that in Judaism the belief is that God is single whole and complete. Also, that god is neither male or female. </div><div>The religion can be broken down into three different sections: Conservative, Orthodox, and Reform. The Conservatives believe that the laws given by god evolve and change over time. Orthodox Jews the laws of God are absolute and unchanging. Finally the Reform Jews see the laws more as guidelines and they can choose which ones to follow and which ones not to.</div><div><br />
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<tr><td bgcolor="#CCCCCC" style="line-height: 12px;" width="13%"><strong>Religion</strong></td><td bgcolor="#CCCCCC" style="line-height: 12px;" width="27%"><div align="center"><strong>Views of<br />
Homosexual Orientation</strong></div></td><td bgcolor="#CCCCCC" style="line-height: 12px;" width="28%"><div align="center"><strong>View of<br />
Homosexual Acts</strong></div></td><td bgcolor="#CCCCCC" style="line-height: 12px;" width="32%"><div align="center"><strong>Quotes</strong></div></td></tr>
<tr><td style="line-height: 12px;"><strong>Ancient Greeks</strong></td><td style="line-height: 12px;">No conception of "homosexuality" versus "heterosexualty." Same-sex desires not categorized separately from other sexual desires.</td><td style="line-height: 12px;">Not generally condemned and often idealized and romanticized. But the social status of the partners and the playing of the passive role were important considerations.</td><td style="line-height: 12px;">"The noble lover of beauty engages in love wherever he sees excellence and splendid natural endowment without regard for any difference in physiological detail." -Plutarch, <em>Dialogue on Love</em> 146</td></tr>
<tr><td style="line-height: 12px;"><strong>Ancient Romans</strong></td><td style="line-height: 12px;">No conception of "homosexuality" versus "heterosexualty." Homosexual desires were irrelevant; only the acts were regulated.</td><td style="line-height: 12px;">Similar to Greece under the Republic, but more negative under the Empire, in which male prostitution and pederasty were illegal and passive partners in adult relationships lost many civil rights.</td><td style="line-height: 12px;"> </td></tr>
<tr><td style="line-height: 12px;"><a href="http://www.religionfacts.com/homosexuality/buddhism.htm" style="color: #0073bf;"><strong>Buddhism</strong></a></td><td style="line-height: 12px;">Varies: Unnatural (Dalai Lama), a karmic punishment (SE Asian countries), an alternative. Not generally condemned in itself.</td><td style="line-height: 12px;">Unlawful for monks, who must be celibate regardless of orientation. For other Buddhists, "sexual misconduct" is prohibited under the Third Precept, which depends on the circumstances and the results.</td><td style="line-height: 12px;">"Where there is mutual consent, where adultery is not involved and where the sexual act is an expression of love, respect, loyalty and warmth, it would not be breaking the third Precept." -BuddhaNet</td></tr>
<tr><td style="line-height: 12px;"><strong><a href="http://www.religionfacts.com/homosexuality/christianity.htm" style="color: #0073bf;">Christianity</a></strong></td><td style="line-height: 12px;">Not generally considered sinful in itself, though some see it as a purposeful perversion. Some accept it as a natural alternative, while others regard it as a non-chosen disorder akin to alcoholism.</td><td style="line-height: 12px;">Traditionally considered sinful. Many Christians and denominations continue to uphold this belief, while others have reconsidered it or in the process of doing so.</td><td style="line-height: 12px;">"Men committed indecent acts with other men, and received in themselves the due penalty for their perversion." -Romans 1:27</td></tr>
<tr><td style="line-height: 12px;"><a href="http://www.religionfacts.com/homosexuality/hinduism.htm" style="color: #0073bf;"><strong>Hinduism</strong></a></td><td style="line-height: 12px;">Not generally condemned in itself. Some ancient texts and temples depict it as one of many sexual inclinations, while Vedanta discourages homosexual desires as lustful and/or distracting.</td><td style="line-height: 12px;">Condemned by most Hindu cultures, though not often for religious reasons. The teachings of Vedanta, which emphasize liberation from the material world to the spiritual, allow only heterosexual sex, within marriage and for purposes of procreation.</td><td style="line-height: 12px;">"...in all things connected with love, everybody should act according to the custom of his country and his own inclination."<em>Kama Sutra</em> IX<br />
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"O son of Kunti, the pleasures that are born out of sensory contacts are sources of pain. They certainly are transient, having a beginning and an end. The intelligent man is wise enough not to indulge in them." (<em>Bhagavad Gita</em> 5.22)</td></tr>
<tr><td style="line-height: 12px;"><strong><a href="http://www.religionfacts.com/homosexuality/islam.htm" style="color: #0073bf;">Islam</a></strong></td><td style="line-height: 12px;">Not generally condemned.</td><td style="line-height: 12px;">Sinful and punishable under Islamic law.</td><td style="line-height: 12px;">"We also sent Lut: He said to his people: Do ye commit lewdness such as no people in creation (ever) committed before you? For ye practice your lusts on men in preference to women: ye are indeed a people transgressing beyond bounds." -Qur'an 7:80-81</td></tr>
<tr><td style="line-height: 12px;"><strong>Jehovah's Witnesses</strong></td><td style="line-height: 12px;">Not necessarily sinful.</td><td style="line-height: 12px;">Sinful. Those with homosexual inclinations must abstain from all homosexual behavior.</td><td style="line-height: 12px;">"Christians do not make homosexuals, or anyone else, the target of ill will, ridicule, or harassment. True Christians view their fellow humans as potential disciples of Christ, treating them in a respectful and dignified manner." - <em>Awake! </em>Dec. 8, 1997 .</td></tr>
<tr><td style="line-height: 12px;"><strong><a href="http://www.religionfacts.com/homosexuality/judaism.htm" style="color: #0073bf;">Judaism</a></strong></td><td style="line-height: 12px;"><em>Orthodox</em>: Condemned as rebellion against God.<br />
<em>Conservative</em>: Neither condemned nor affirmed.<br />
<em>Reform</em>: Generally accepted as alternative.</td><td style="line-height: 12px;"><em>Orthodox</em>: Strongly condemned.<br />
<em>Conservative</em>: Violation of Jewish law, disqualifies from Jewish marriage and religious leadership. <em>Reform</em>: Approved in context of committed relationship; civil marriage supported, but generally not religious marriage.</td><td style="line-height: 12px;">"A man shall not lie with another man as with a woman; it is an abomination." -Leviticus 18:22</td></tr>
<tr><td style="line-height: 12px;"><strong>Mormonism</strong></td><td style="line-height: 12px;">Called "same-gender attraction." Less serious than homosexual acts, but should be resisted.</td><td style="line-height: 12px;">Considered a serious sin. Heterosexual marriage is required for entry into the most desirable forms of afterlife.</td><td style="line-height: 12px;">"We all seem to have susceptibilities to one disorder or another, but whatever our susceptibilities, we have the will and the power to control our thoughts and our actions." -<a href="http://www.gaymormon.com/theology/doctrine/homosexuality/doctrines-applications.htm" style="color: #0073bf;">Dallin H. Oaks</a></td></tr>
<tr><td style="line-height: 12px;"><strong>New Age</strong></td><td style="line-height: 12px;">Accepted as alternative.</td><td style="line-height: 12px;">Accepted within bounds of general ethics.</td><td style="line-height: 12px;"> </td></tr>
<tr><td style="line-height: 12px;"><strong><a href="http://www.religionfacts.com/homosexuality/sikhism.htm" style="color: #0073bf;">Sikhism</a></strong></td><td style="line-height: 12px;">Generally considered a manifestation of Lust, one of the "Five Thieves" or vices. A minority consider it an acceptable alternative.</td><td style="line-height: 12px;">Generally condemned in light of its association with Lust and the value of family life. But a minority believe the Sikh value of universal equality supports acceptance of homosexual relations.</td><td style="line-height: 12px;">"Sikhism is a very tolerant religion and seeks to find the truth rather than adhere rigidly to rules. Homosexuality is not specifically banned in any of the writings of the Gurus, but they do stress that God has intended people to live as man and wife, or to be celibate, with no deviation from this design." -<a href="http://www.ethnicityonline.net/sikh_sexual_health.htm" style="color: #0073bf;">Ethnicity Online</a></td></tr>
<tr><td style="line-height: 12px;"><strong>Wicca</strong></td><td style="line-height: 12px;">Accepted as alternative.</td><td style="line-height: 12px;">Accepted within bounds of general ethics.</td><td style="line-height: 12px;">"All acts of Love and Pleasure are Her rituals." -<em>The Charge of the Goddess<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 19px;">Homosexuality according to Islam is considered sinful. Being homosexual is not necessarily considered a sin, but acting on any homosexual tendencies is considered a sin. According to Islamic law there is no definite condemnation of homosexuality if it is not in public. Also lesbians are considered less sinful because there is no penetration. Although Islamic law, and Islam is not overly concerned with homosexuality or same sex marriage there are many Muslim nations where homosexual actions can result in a public death penalty. The death penalty for homosexual actions are rare, and normally individuals are fined or whipped, unless they are seen as pushing gay rights. Experimentation in homosexuality in Islamic communities is somewhat common because of strict rules preventing interaction between men and women. </span><br />
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The Church believes that marriage is only between a man and a woman. There have been multiple documents that the church has released emphasizing this belief. The most famous is The Family: A Proclamation to the World. The Church recognizes that people are and can be homosexual hence they do not see being homosexual a sin. The church only recognizes homosexual acts as sinful.<br />
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<a href="http://lds.org/library/display/0,4945,161-1-11-1,00.html">The Family: A Proclamation to the World</a><br />
<a href="http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?locale=0&sourceId=9c672f2324d98010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____&vgnextoid=bbd508f54922d010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD">Official LDS Website- Homosexuality Statement </a>Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05326324238484816666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1754700854083919086.post-72791282242148207862011-02-15T13:36:00.000-08:002011-03-01T20:14:29.639-08:00Jehovah's WitnessesThe Church of Jehovah's witnesses has some similarities to Christianity, but also some vast differences. Jehovah's Witnesses believe in a god called Jehovah. Like Christianity Jehovah's witnesses believe that Jehovah had a son named Jesus Christ, but unlike Christian denominations they do not believe that Jesus is god. They believe that Jesus was sent to earth as Jehovah's only son and Jehovah's only direct creation. Jehovah's Witnesses believe that Jesus Christ acting on behalf of Jehovah created everything. Jesus, as in Christian denominations was a sacrifice for the sins of all man kind. They do not believe that Jesus died on a cross, but rather a single torture stake. Jesus is considered as a liaison between humans and Jehovah. Jehovah's Witnesses do not believe in hell, but that humans are tempted to sin by the Satan and Jehovah allows this to test humans faith and will towards him. In the end they believe that there will be a final Armageddon battle between God and Satan and god will take all the souls that have done good and allow them to exist forever on a paradise earth, and those who have done wrong will just cease to exist.<br />
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The Church of Jehovah's Witness hold similar views on homosexuality as other Christian denominations. They believe that the God explicitly created man and woman to procreate and the bible condemns homosexuality because it goes against Gods wishes. Jehovah's Witness do not agree with religious institutions that take the matter of homosexuality lightly. The Jehovah Church strongly believes that if you have homosexual feelings does not mean that your gay, but just experiencing involuntary sexual arousal. The Church does not go into detail about why homosexuals exist and that they do not want to debate the reason, because the reason does not matter, homosexuality is still condemned by the bible. The Church believes that those who are having homosexual tendencies can simply work to ignore and pray against tendencies and all other gay propaganda.<br />
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<a href="http://www.watchtower.org/e/beliefs_and_activities.htm">Watchtower</a><br />
<a href="http://www.watchtower.org/e/200702b/article_01.htm">Watchtower Gay Views</a>Cehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15927402292595043608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1754700854083919086.post-18763413293762441162011-02-10T11:46:00.000-08:002011-03-01T20:16:27.310-08:00CatholicismRoman Catholicism is considered a part of, but not exactly the same as Christianity. Catholicism is typically considered to have started with St. Peter, who is generally seen as the first pope. Roman Catholic beliefs are not incredibly different from other Christian denominations. The Catholic the church is more rigidly structured and formal than other traditional christian churches. Roman Catholic beliefs that are distinctive in the christian community include the special authority of the pope, the ability of saints to intercede on behalf of believers. They also believe in the concept of Purgatory as a place of afterlife purification before entering Heaven, and the doctrine of transubstantiation - that is, that the bread used in the Eucharist becomes the true body of Christ when blessed by a priest. The Catholic Church because of its rigidness is often seen as less progressive than other denominations, yet they the Catholic church has a very strong, respected authority in the Christian community. Catholicism also requires Catholic priests to take vows of celibacy.<br />
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</div><div style="color: #990000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="color: black;">The Catholic Church has a very similar view on homosexuality and same sex marriage as other Christian denominatinos. The Catholic church does not condemn homosexuals, but the do believe that homosexuality is a disorder. The Catholic Church does believe homosexuals should not be treated with any less kindness or respect than anybody else, but they also believe that homosexuals do not deserve the same rights as the heterosexual community. The Catholic Church strongly opposes the idea that they are homophobic. They state that all their views on homosexuality and gay marriage are just a matter of the churches point of view.</span></span></div><div style="color: #990000;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #990000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="color: black;">The Catholic Church does make some claims that maybe considered outlandish on why they believe that homosexuals should not be allowed to marry. The Church as stated that they believe that homosexuals should not be allowed to marry because it will further deteriorate the meaning of marriage. They also claim that the physical and mental benefits of marriage cannot be received by homosexuals so there is no real reason to allow them to marry. The Church also believes that homosexuals cannot raise children in a marriage because incest in more common with homosexual parents, and also that the abuse of children is significantly higher in same sex partnerships. The Catholic Church has strong opinions on why homosexuals want to get married, and strongly believe that homosexuals, although deserving of respect are very deviant people. </span></span></div><div style="color: #990000;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #990000;"><i><span style="color: black;">-- "They want societal acceptance. Others may be seeking absolution for a guilty conscience. Some probably want society to say that what they are doing is morally right. But you don't have to be a theologian, nor even religious, to understand that any form of behavior that cuts a person's longevity in half and comes with a lengthy list of venereal diseases is simply not right. You don't have to be the pope to see that. A thoughtful atheist can discover easily a completely secular natural morality that says: This behavior kills people. People should live. But homosexual behavior kills homosexuals. That's not right. Homosexuals need to live just like everyone else."</span></i><a href="http://www.catholic.com/library/gay_marriage.asp">- Cathloic.com </a><br />
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<a href="http://www.catholic.com/library/Homosexuality.asp">Catholic Homosexuality</a><br />
<a href="http://www.catholic.com/library/gay_marriage.asp">Catholic Gay Marriage</a>Cehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15927402292595043608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1754700854083919086.post-15409793996601471992011-02-09T19:37:00.001-08:002011-03-01T20:19:53.443-08:00ChristianityChristianity has the largest number of followers in the world. The general Christian view is that in the beginning God created Adam and Eve as perfect examples of perfect humans. Adam and Eve where convinced by a talking snake to eat forbidden fruit, and within doing so they created sin for all mankind. Then God had a son who was conceived by the Virgin Mary named Jesus. Jesus came to earth to sacrifice himself and die for our sins, so we can all enter heaven. There are many sub-categories of Christianity, the most common being Lutheranism, and Baptists. The differences exist in small practices within the religions; all subcategories of Christianity are based off of the traditional foundation of Christianity. <br />
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Christianity uses the bible as a the overall guide to their religious practices. According to Christians the bible clearly states that homosexuality, and in turn same sex marriage goes against gods wishes and considered a sin. Yet Christian denominations are typically more relaxed when it comes to homosexuality. They often see homosexuality its self not as sinful, but rather practicing homosexual acts as sinful. This could be due to the difference in current print bibles. Some bibles clearly state that homosexuality is wrong, some actually never clearly mention anything about homosexuality.<br />
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