Religion and homosexuality

This article is part of the Religion and homosexuality series.

Buddhist views of homosexuality

Christian views of homosexuality

Hindu views of homosexuality

Islamic views of homosexuality

Jewish views of homosexuality

Neopagan views of homosexuality

Within the Abrahamic religions and others, sexual relations between people who are not of the opposite sex are forbidden and regarded as sinful; some denominations, especially in recent decades, regard them as unobjectionable: others regard them as a positive grace from God.

Other religions, such as Buddhism, do not believe same-gender sexual acts are inherently sinful.

Opposition to equal rights protections, same-sex marriage, and hate crimes legislation are often informed by religious faith. Some religions believe that non-heterosexuality, either behavior or orientation, is a sin; others emphasize that it is only the bodily act or the act of deliberately cultivating fantasy that are sinful: in other words, only an engagement of the will. Religious opponents of equal rights for non-heterosexuals believe that supporting "pro-gay" legislation would constitute approval of homosexuality and bisexuality, by promoting willful acts of homosexuality. They say that such approval is incompatible with their faith.

See also: Religion and sexuality, Christian views of homosexuality, Homosexuality and morality, Religion and heterosexuality

External links

• Religious Declaration on Sexuality Morality, Justice, and Healing "signed by over 850 religious leaders"; an alternative sexuality - friendly document
• Religious Declaration on Human Sexual Morality Pro-heterosexuality and monogamy
• Greek Mythology The secret Greek myths of male love, ancient coming-of-age rituals, uncensored and developed.
• The Two-Spirit Tradition essay on male love and gay marriage in Native American shamanic religion.