Homosexuals
The purpose of this work is to examine the traditional Jewish position on the matter of homosexuality. Included will be the historical development of the position according to the Bible as well as of other authors and the range of modern positions on the subject. Considered will be the overall goal in the author's writing and whether or not existing social practices are the focus of change or reform as well as developing an understanding of the relation of the author on the issue as to their tradition of beliefs as to life, religion and morals. Further this work will attempt to answer whether the author's opinion fit with other views held. Finally this work will examine how the author arrived at their present position either through logical deduction, inspiration, and interpretation of the Bible or the appeal to the tradition's authorities.
Introduction
Homosexuality is an issue that is handled differently by each and every culture and on the cultural and societal level is viewed from perspectives that are different depending upon the teachings and laws within a specific setting. While some cultures do not view homosexuality as being inherently wrong there are others, such as the Christian religion who stand against homosexuality and consider it to be evil and unacceptable. The Jewish tradition as well views homosexuality, particularly among the male members of its society to be a terrible sin.
What Sayeth the Catholic Church?
Condemnation is the word used in the BBC World Service News Report on Sunday July 9, 2000 which states that Pope John Paul spoke against gay rights in Rome during a march held on Saturday. The Pope describes homosexuality as an "offense to Christian values" The remarks were likely to anger activists among the 700,000 total attending the Gay Pride march. The Pope gave reaffirmation that the Church's position would not be comprised and that...
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