Hinduism & Homosexuality

Hinduism & Homosexuality

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  • Date Submitted: 12/14/2009 11:17 AM
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Brielle Dalton
Professor Yegge
December 5, 2009
Religion Paper

Homosexuality in Hinduism and Islam are totally different. In the Islam world they would want the people to commit suicide because there is no punishment for being a Homosexual. Hinduism in Homosexuality are more calm about it meaning homosexuality is an acceptable difference. (Homosexuality is the romantic or sexual attraction or behavior among members of the same sex, situationally or as an enduring disposition.)
There is a controversial between Homosexuality in the Hinduism. Homosexuality according to the Hindus are varying and diverse, also as a complex matter because of the many typed of religious life. There is
an upper class in the religon of Hinduism as twice born, and it is prohibited from homosexual acts. Homosexuality has an ancient history in India. There is a great difference among the people of Hinduism to whether homosexuality is an acceptable difference.To decide if Homosexuality is an acceptable difference there is a great debate that takes place against the background of teachings on love, sex, and marriage and it might be summarized as the following.
That love is regarded as an enternal force and is seen as a devotion between two people whether romantic or platonic. The Hindus also believe that love and devotion are important in attaining Moksha or Liberation from the cycle of rebirths. The erotic desire or Kama in Hinduism was deemed as one of the most legitimate pleasures on earth
When I finished reading the article, I was left speechless for one because the topic was about Hinduism Homosexuality However, learning about Hinduism Homosexuality was interesting to know.The problem was that this topic has become a huge issue today. I think people should love who ever they want, no matter if your the same sex or different sex can't help who you fall in love with. Like I always say doesn't matter what is in between the legs, its the hear that counts.
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