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It is morally acceptable to engage in same-sex sexual behavior

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It is morally acceptable to engage in same-sex sexual behavior
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Homosexuality
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Sexuality
Linking arguments
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People are homosexual because they choose to be
People should abstain from sexual intercourse before they marry
Same-sex sexual behavior is compatible with Hinduism
Societies should implement Biblical law
Sexual activity outside the boundaries of a monogamous marriage is harmful



Supporting arguments

Same-sex sexual behavior that does not harm anyone or violate any personal vows is morally acceptable because it does not typically cause significant harm to the participants or others. [1]


This point applies only to Buddhists.
Buddhist ethical principles are compatible with same-sex sexual behavior, so long as all actions are constructive for the participants according to their true natures. [2]


This point applies only to Buddhists.
The sacred texts of Buddhism do not condemn homosexuality or same-sex sexual behavior. It is therefore morally neutral according to Buddhism. [3]


This point applies only to Buddhists.
It does not violate any moral principles of Theravada Buddhism for laypeople to engage in same-sex sexual behavior. [4]


This point relies on Christian doctrine.
1 Corinthians 7:1-9 explains that God wants people to pursue relationships with people of an appropriate orientation. For homosexuals, this requires same-sex sexual behavior. [5]


This point relies on Christian doctrine.
Christian ethics teaches that sexual behavior is morally wrong when it occurs outside of a committed marriage. This rule applies to same-sex sexual behavior as well. [6]


This point applies only to Confucianists.
People are obligated in Confucian thought to be a part of their society and culture by procreating. Thus, exclusive homosexuality is wrong. There is, however, no general condemnation of homosexual behavior in Confucianist teachings. [7]


This point applies only to Hindus.
The sacred Hindu texts do not teach that homosexuality is inherently sinful or immoral in any sense, and some texts approve of same-sex practices. The only condemnations deal with legal matters rather than moral issues. [8] [9]


This point applies only to Hindus.
Same-sex sexual behavior is a naturally occuring phenomenon, and it is therefore not considered wrong according to Hindu teachings. [10]


This point applies only to Hindus.
Followers of Tantra may use same-sex sexual behavior as a means of spiritual enlightenment. In such circumstances, it is morally desirable. [11]


This point applies only to Hindus.
Hindu doctrine teaches that some same-sex sexual behavior is allowed, but that other such behavior is not acceptable. The morality of homosexuality thus depends on the context. [12]


This point applies only to Jains.
All sexual activity causes bad karma. It is best for people to avoid both heterosexual and homosexual sex. [13]


This point applies only to Shintoists.
Provided that it does not disrupt the local community, there is no inherent reason Shintoists should refrain from same-sex sexual behavior. [14]


This point applies only to Taoists.
Same-sex sexual behavior is tolerated in Daoist thought. While it may be unclean or improper, engaging in same-sex behavior has no innate moral relevance. [15]


This point applies only to followers of the Vodou religion.
Homosexuality is caused by a person's attraction to particular lwa, who are associated with homosexuality, specifically the lwa Erzulie Freda for men and Erzulie Dantor for women. It is akin to a prank played by the lwa. Because it comes from the lwa, pursuing same-sex behavior can not be a moral flaw [16]


This point applies only to Zoroastrians.
Zarathustru's writings, the Gathas, contain no reference to same-sex sexual behavior, which can be therefore assumed to be morally acceptable. [17]

Opposing arguments

Same-sex sexual behavior is unnatural. This is an appropriate basis to make decisions of morality. [18] [19]


Sexual relationships between people of the same sex harms the institution of families in society, resulting in harm to innocent people. [20]


By not reproducing, people who engage in same-sex sexual behavior are depriving the next generation of existence. This is morally equivalent to genocide. [21]


Same-sex sexual behavior causes harm to the people who engage in it, and it is therefore immoral. [22]


This point applies only to Bahá'ís.
Practices and teachings of the Bahá'í Faith allow for sexual behavior to occur only between one man and one woman who are married to each other. All same-sex sexual behavior is therefore forbidden. [23]


This point applies only to Buddhists.
According to the principles of Theravada Buddhism, all Buddhists should engage in sexual activity only for the purposes of reproduction. [24]


This point applies only to Buddhists.
Homosexual practices are generally examples of sexual misconduct, and should not be engaged in. [25]


This point applies only to Buddhists.
It is forbidden for monks in the Theravada Buddhist tradition to engage in same-sex sexual activity. It is discouraged for pious laypeople as well. [26]


This point relies on Christian doctrine.
The Armenian Apostolic Church purports that same-sex sexual behavior is sinful and contrary to Christian teachings. The Church is a source of moral authority. [27]


This point relies on Christian doctrine.
The Bible allows strictly for sexual activity to occur only between a man and his wife. Same-sex sexual activity is therefore a sin, because the Bible condemns it. [28] [29] [30] [31] [32]


This point relies on Christian doctrine.
God created men and women with the intention that they engage in heterosexual behavior, as described in the Bible. Doing otherwise is contrary to God's plan and natural law. [33]


This point relies on Christian doctrine.
God revealed in a divine revelation to St. Catherine of Siena that same-sex sexual behavior was a sin, and that those who denied that it was (i.e. openly homosexual people) were so sinful even devils hated them. [34]


This point relies on Christian doctrine.
Saint Peter Damian called male homosexual anal intercourse the worst possible sin. [35]


This point relies on Hare Krishna doctrine.
People should devote themselves to serving Krishna, not their own sensual fulfillment. [36]


This point applies only to Hindus.
Hindu doctrine teaches that some same-sex sexual behavior is allowed, but that other such behavior is not acceptable. There are contexts in which same-sex sexual behavior is forbidden. [37]


This point relies on Hindu doctrine.
Sexual activity is permissible within Hinduism only when it occurs between a man and a woman who are married to each other. All other sexual activity is sinful. [38]


This point relies on Islamic doctrine.
Same-sex sexual behavior is forbidden in The Koran, which explains that it is immoral to engage in homosexual practices. Same-sex sexual behavior violates Islamic law. [39] [40]


This point applies only to Jains.
People should only engage in sexual activity for the purpose of procreating, and same-sex behavior inhibits that goal. It is therefore contrary to Jain principles. [41]


This point applies only to Jewish people.
The Torah contains certain commands that should be followed by Jews, which includes prohibitions on same-sex sexual practices. [42] [43] [44] [45]


This point relies on the Halakha, a collection of Jewish law
The Halakha condemns male same-sex sexual behavior, which applies to both Jews and non-Jews. [46]


This point applies only to Rastafari.
Same-sex sexual activity was proscribed in Ethiopia when Haile Selassie ruled over it. He would not have tolerated its prohibition if Selassie didn't agree with its immorality. [47]


This point applies only to Scientologists.
Same-sex sexual behavior is condemned in the writings of L. Ron Hubbard, and is viewed as vile and perverted by the Church of Scientology. [48]


This point relies on Sikh doctrine.
Homosexuality is condemned in Sikh doctrine, which views same-sex behavior as contrary to the laws of nature, and therefore immoral. [49]

Notes

  1. ↑ Hsing Yun
  2. ↑ Alexander Berzin
  3. ↑ A. L. De Silva
  4. ↑ Peter Anthony Jackson
  5. ↑ Rick Brentlinger
  6. ↑ VenomousPen
  7. ↑ Patheos
  8. ↑ All You Need to Know About Hinduism
  9. ↑ Ruth Vanita
  10. ↑ All You Need to Know About Hinduism
  11. ↑ All You Need to Know About Hinduism
  12. ↑ ReligionFacts
  13. ↑ "Best Answer"
  14. ↑ Bob Hay
  15. ↑ David W. Machacek and Melissa M. Wilcox
  16. ↑ Racine Sans Bout
  17. ↑ Zoroastrianism.cc
  18. ↑ Roman Catholic Church
  19. ↑ RationalTheism
  20. ↑ Albert Mohler
  21. ↑ Sam P. Yalley
  22. ↑ RationalTheism
  23. ↑ Roger Reini
  24. ↑ Peter Anthony Jackson
  25. ↑ Tenzin Gyatso
  26. ↑ Peter Anthony Jackson
  27. ↑ Hagop
  28. ↑ Assemblies of God General Presbytery (pdf)
  29. ↑ Roman Catholic Church
  30. ↑ Daniel Vestal
  31. ↑ The Watchtower
  32. ↑ Mennonite Church General Assembly
  33. ↑ Emmanuel Owolabi
  34. ↑ Tradition in Action
  35. ↑ Remi Amelunxen
  36. ↑ Krishna.org
  37. ↑ ReligionFacts
  38. ↑ Guyana Sanatan Dharma Maha Sabha, Guyana Maha Kali Organisation, Gandhi Youth Bhavan and the Guyana Sevashram Sangh
  39. ↑ Mission Islam
  40. ↑ ReligionFacts
  41. ↑ "Best Answer"
  42. ↑ Barry Freundel
  43. ↑ Benjamin Hecht
  44. ↑ The TorahWeb Foundation
  45. ↑ Mechon Mamre
  46. ↑ Norman Lamm
  47. ↑ Ark1
  48. ↑ Coltice Warrior
  49. ↑ Giani Joginder Singh Vedanti
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