this sums up the worlds religious response to homosexuals in general.now if only they had all waited until they had seen the tender intense depth of love occurring in that sweaty tent in brokebutt mountain then surely all would have been forgiven.you decide.
Anglican bishops vote against homosexuality
Leaders of the Anglican church from around the world have declared that homosexuality is "incompatible" with the Bible.
Anglican Bishops meeting at the Lambeth Conference in Canterbury in south-east England voted overwhelmingly to uphold the ban on gay marriages and the ordination of gay priests.
The Archbishop of Canterbury, George Carey, said there was no room for any homosexual activity
The BBC Religious Affairs Correspondent says the vote must raise questions over the willingness of all parts of the Anglican church
No gay tolerance in Africa's Anglican Church:
San Francisco Chronicle - Wednesday, January 14, 2004
Elizabeth Bryant, Chronicle Foreign Service
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Lagos, Nigeria -- Obarou Adjarhu carries a Bible under one arm, and he knows his scripture. It says, according to Adjarhu's reading, that homosexuality is a sin. Today, tomorrow and, as far as the 32-year-old Nigerian businessman is concerned, forever.
"Those are the sins of Sodom and Gomorrah,"
Gays are certainly not welcome in Nigeria's 17 million-member Anglican church, whose primate, Archbishop Peter Akinola, condemned it a "satanic attack on the church of God." He even issued a statement on behalf of the "Primates of the Global South" -- a group of 20 Anglican primates from Africa, the West Indies, South America, India, Pakistan and Southeast Asia -- deploring the action and, along with Uganda and Kenya
The views of Anglicans in Africa are all-important to the church. The U.S. Episcopal Church, with 2.3 million members, is a small branch of the much larger Anglican church, with more than 77 million members worldwide. More than half of all Anglicans live in Africa, and many are vehemently anti-gay.
"Homosexuality is a deviation from the scriptures," said Adebola Ademowo, archbishop of Lagos, which is home to the world's largest Anglican "province," or congregation. "And we are not alone in this belief. All the other denominations here are just enthused with our stance. They are praying with us. "
. Sodomy carries a sentence of up to 14 years.
"Homosexuality is a spiritual sickness," said Patience Fehintola, 62, another parishioner at the Lagos cathedral. "It needs first of all repentance and soul cleansing.
Such condemnations are echoed widely among both Christians and Muslims in a country where religion permeates everyday life. Dilapidated trucks painted with slogans like "Jesus is the Only Way" stumble down the nation's pitted roads. Prayer grounds the size of football fields line the highway between Lagos and the southern city of Ibadan, packing in thousands who listen avidly to success tips from evangelical "prosperity preachers."
"Homosexuality is a very divisive issue for the churches," said Samuel Kobia, the new head of the World Council of Churches and an ordained Methodist minister
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Homosexuality and Islam
Below are some verses in the Quran that speak against homosexuality. Those people who make a god (ilah) of there own lusts are clearly in the wrong. Prophet Lut spoke against this evil practice of his people. Their only reply was: "Bring us the Wrath of God if thou tellest the truth." They soon found out who was telling the truth when Allah destroyed them all. Let it be known right now that there is NO SUCH THING AS A GAY MUSLIM!!! A Muslim is one who submits himself to the will of Allah. Those who practice this evil have submitted themselves to their own desires and have turned their backs on the clear teachings of Islam. These people will use any kind of rationalization to justify their sinful practices. Be not deceived by the smooth tactics of Shaitan. He will try everything to guide us from the wrong way.
If you have these homosexual desires in you seek refuge in Allah and Allah will help you. Allah has revealed the truth. All praise is for Allah!!!
The Islamic Society of North America:
Dr. Muzammil Siddiqi of the ISNA said: "Homosexuality is a moral disorder. It is a moral disease, a sin and corruption... No person is born homosexual, just like no one is born a thief, a liar or murderer. People acquire these evil habits due to a lack of proper guidance and education.""
"There are many reasons why it is forbidden in Islam. Homosexuality is dangerous for the health of the individuals and for the society. It is a main cause of one of the most harmful and fatal diseases. It is disgraceful for both men and women. It degrades a person. Islam teaches that men should be men and women should be women. Homosexuality deprives a man of his manhood and a woman of her womanhood. It is the most un-natural way of life. Homosexuality leads to the destruction of family life."
no chance!