Homosexuals and Christianity would not seem to go together hand in hand, for several obvious reasons. The Old Testament biblical scriptures contain several references that condemn homosexual activities with adjectives such as “abomination.” Certain passages in the Bible have been argued over translation from other languages, by scholars who insist that the actions being condemned in those passages are not homosexuality, but the its occurrence under various circumstances — principally, as a form of worshiping in pagan temples. Others insist that those passages do indeed condemn homosexual relations of any and all kinds. Most forms of modern Christianity (the mainline Protestant churches and some Evangelical churches as well) believe that it is important to reach out to homosexuals and to bring them into a relationship with God. Ancient and original forms of Christianity share a compassion for sinners of all kinds, but tend to have the reformation of the sinner as the primary goal. Eastern religions have varying views on all aspects of the moral issues involved in human sexuality.
Here you will find an infographic showing the diverse beliefs about homosexuality and other moral issues within the world’s major religious structures. If you feel that your particular group is not represented here, or you have a different point of view entirely, please let us know. We would love hearing from you.
