Are there any religions that don't condemn homosexuality?

Question

Just curious. I'm not gay, and I'm not looking for a new religin to join, but I do believe that homosexuality is not a choice and isn't "wrong," or "sinfull." Love is love, and if you happen to love someone of the same sex as you, more power to you. Are there any religions out there that think the way I do?

Thanks for not answering my question, david c.

Answer 1

i believe every person has a right to live as they wish ..
to practise what they wish ..
to just be themself ... unique wonderful individuals
and my religion does not judge anyone
i am spiritualist
if i can give you any other info or answer any other questions for you i will do my best
but please look into more than simply this question when considering which religion is best for you
love to you and good luck xx

Answer 2

The majority of Paganism, There are alot of Eclectic Groups out the (groups who follow their own belief system and not the strict guidlines of an establish religion). They can be a part of any religion which the draw their beliefs from for example Eclectic Christian Groups, Eclectic Islamic Groups, etc etc.

These are'nt cults. They are just more lenient and some were started by members of local communities as an alternative.

Answer 3

they do now no longer. there might possibly be one community American tribe that stated it replaced into incorrect, yet for the important section they stated gay human beings as particular spirits with a different connection to the great Spirit. Buddhism does now no longer condemn homosexuality. so a techniques as i understand, Taoism and Shintoism make no assertion on it one way or yet yet another. the classic Greeks and Roman religions stated now no longer something incorrect with homosexuality. So on what beginning place are you claiming that "all the international religions" condemn homosexuality as quickly as you curiously propose that some sects of Christianity and Islam do?

Answer 4

The relationship between homosexuality and religion varies greatly across time and place, between different religions and sects and different forms of homosexuality and bisexuality. Some religions view same-sex love and sexuality as sacred, including some Ancient Greek religions and other pre-Christian faiths in Europe, some tantric groups and some shamanistic religions that have survived the spread of organized religion. A mythology of same-sex love can be found around the world, such as among the Hindu pantheon of deities.

Other religions such as Judaism, Islam, and Christianity traditionally forbid sexual relations between people of the same sex and teach that such behaviour is sinful. Religious authorities point to passages in the Qur'an (7:80-81, 26:165), the Old Testament (Leviticus 18:22) and the New Testament (Romans 1:26-27, I Timothy 1:9-10) for scriptural justification for these beliefs.

Currently, positions among the major organized religions vary. At one end of the spectrum some liberal denominations (Unitarian Universalism, for example) now support same-sex relations and facilitate same-sex marriages. In opposition to this, most mainstream Christian denominations adhere to the traditional view, including the largest denomination, Catholicism. Many prominent modern American Christian preachers (including Fred Phelps, Pat Robertson, Robert Grant and Jerry Falwell) are noted for their vocal opposition to homosexuality. There are also religious denominations (notably Islamic groups in Central Asia, the Middle East and Africa) that advocate execution of homosexual men and women for violating their denomination's creed. Homosexuality is a capital crime in Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Sudan, and Mauritania. Other religious groups, however, regard them as a positive grace from God. Within many religions there is intense debate over translations and interpretations within sacred texts regarding homosexuality.

Sometimes male homosexuality is more strongly disapproved of than lesbianism by a religious community, though there is rarely any doctrinal basis for this differential treatment given (for example) that Christian doctrinal sources such as the "Scivias" contain quotations from God condemning both types of homosexual sex. Some people allege that some or all religious condemnation of homosexuality is a rationalization for a preexisting negative social attitude, [citation needed] or conversely, that religious condemnation of homosexuality induces popular antipathy. [citation needed] Christians generally argue against the above by pointing to a Scriptural basis for their position, such as Romans 1:26-27 (which condemns men "burning with lust" for other men, and women for other women).

Answer 5

Paganism doesn't have anything against gay people. I'm sure there are some pagans who don't support it....but the religion itself doesn't say anything about it. I don't know about Druids and Shamanistic groups. I assume the Druids at least are ok with it.

You are UU, right? Obviously you then know that Unitarian Universalism is ok with homosexuality.

Answer 6

Buddhism

Answer 7

Paganism and Satanism.

But I don't think that's necessarly right.

If God has a plan for eveyrone and Homosexuals are presdestined, then Chirstians should accept this, but the don't.

Christians seem to want to question God and God's Will!

Answer 8

Unitarian Universalists are friendly to gays and homosexuals as well. You can try looking at Beliefnet.com as well. They are a great resource when looking up info on various beliefs.

Answer 9

The Presbyterians ordain gay ministers.

Answer 10

I'm gonna put it plain, God is against homosexuality, and he says in the scriptures that ALL homosexuals will perish in the lake of fire. That is in the Bible, it is found in the book of Revelation.

Answer 11

All pagan denominations and some christian churches will accept homosexuals with love and fellowship.
Wicca is loving and tolerant of all, except those who harm.