Religion and Sex: Dec. 12, 2009
Generally, premarital sex and homosexuality is frowned upon in all the Abrahamic faiths
Language of scripture can be interpreted in many ways because they are translated from other languages, less-varied words at the time.
People interpret the bible to fit their own beliefs, can use certain excerpts and ignore others
Different denominations within religions have different stances on these issues
Sex
In Islam, sexual desires are considered similar to other desires, such as hunger and thirst—don’t do it in excess
In Islam and Judaism, once you’re married “have fun,” enjoy sex
In Episcopalian Christianity, premarital sex is considered a sin, but homosexuality is not considered a sin.
Homosexuality
Some believe that homosexuality was forbidden in biblical times because it was more important increase the population back then.
In some types of Christianity, homophobia is a bigger sin than homosexuality because it is denying love
The bible doesn’t say specifically what homosexual actions are wrong
Love is mentioned more often in the bible than homosexuality
Women are hardly mentioned in all of this!!
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