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This is an important sub-section in our web site's section on homosexuals and other sexual minorities. Many people's beliefs toward homosexuality and actions towards homosexuals are religiously based. Because such a large percentage of North Americans are English speaking and identify themselves as Jews, Christians and Muslims, it is important to understand what the Bible says about this topic: both in its original Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek language, and after its translation into English by religious translators.
 

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Topics covered in this section are:

bulletPlease read these two essays first:
bulletA very brief glance at passages that appear to discuss homosexuality:

bulletMajor or "clobber" passages

bulletMinor passages
 
bulletFor more detailed information, read

bulletOverview: Diverse Christian interpretations of the Bible concerning homosexuality. Rigidity of beliefs.

bulletDetailed introduction, Part 1: Quotes; Bible's passages, analysis, mistranslations, & use of the word "homosexual."

bulletDetailed introduction, Part 2: Same-sex activity in biblical times; people's beliefs about the Bible; translation biases.

bulletAre the Bible's moral teachings still valid and meaningful today? 
 
bulletAnalysis of individual passages from the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament):

bulletMore detailed coverage:

bulletGenesis 1: Be fruitful and multiply....

bulletGenesis 19: the story of Sodom & Gomorrah

bulletOther verses from Genesis: about Adam, Eve and Noah

bulletThe Mosaic code & the meaning of the Hebrew word To'ebah

bulletLeviticus 18:22

bulletLeviticus 20:13

bulletDeuteronomy, Judges, Kings

bulletLess detailed coverage:

bulletA brief description
 
bulletAnalysis of passages from the Christian Scriptures (New Testament):
bulletLess detailed coverage:

bulletA brief description

bulletMore detailed coverage:
bulletRomans 1

bullet1 Corinthians 6

bulletTranslations of 1 Corinthians 6:9 from various versions of the Bible

bullet1 Timothy 1

bulletOther books: Matthew, John & Jude

bulletPossible meanings of the Greek word "arsenokoitai" (arsenokoitai)

bulletConclusions

bulletOther material:

bulletThree same-sex relationships described in the Bible

bulletMeanings of the Greek words "Pornea" and "Akatharsia" (fornication and uncleanness) in the Christian Scriptures (New Testament)
 
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Christian teachings & beliefs on homosexuality:

bulletBooks and other web sites that deal with homosexuality and the Bible

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