Post by iris89 on Jul 17, 2007 11:42:54 GMT -5
Apostate (counterfeit) Christians and Islam Both Claim Homosexuality Is Wrong, But Tacitly Permit It:
INTRODUCTION:
Both Apostate (counterfeit) Christians and Islam decry homosexuality as a sin, but tacitly permit it. Now a dictionary defines tacit as:
TACIT:
implied or indicated (as by an act or by silence) but not actually expressed <tacit consent> <tacit admission of guilt>
[SOURCE - Marriam-Webster's On-Line Dictionary]
One brief statement that showed this fact but raised a lot of controversy since many did not want to recognize reality was,
<<<" I never back things that Almighty God (YHWH) disapproves of like gay marriages, the acceptance of gay men, and lesbians such as Bishop Fred Hiltz of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island does. You should well know that these things violate Romans 1:21-27, "because that, knowing God, they glorified him not as God, neither gave thanks; but became vain in their reasonings, and their senseless heart was darkened. 22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, 23 and changed the glory of the incorruptible God for the likeness of an image of corruptible man, and of birds, and four-footed beasts, and creeping things. 24 Wherefore God gave them up in the lusts of their hearts unto uncleanness, that their bodies should be dishonored among themselves: 25 for that they exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshipped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen. 26 For this cause God gave them up unto vile passions: for their women changed the natural use into that which is against nature: 27 and likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another, men with men working unseemliness, and receiving in themselves that recompense of their error which was due." (ASV). Nor do I agree with the Muslims at ######## site ########## of which the "The Middle East Times" says "GayEgypt.com has emerged as a key source of information and communication for the gay community in Egypt." It's a shame that the Muslim community as well as the apostate (counterfeit) Christian community tolerate such wrong doing.">>>.
Some Muslims claimed it was a great sin, and use,
Sura, 7:81, "For ye practise your lusts on men in preference to women : ye are indeed a people transgressing beyond bounds."
And,
Sura 4:16, "If two men among you are guilty of lewdness, punish them both. If they repent and amend, Leave them alone; for God is Oft-returning, Most Merciful."
And some apostate (counterfeit) Christians claimed likewise, and indeed the Bible clearly shows it as such at Romans 1:19-28,
"because that which is known of God is manifest in them; for God manifested it unto them.
20 For the invisible things of him since the creation of the world are clearly seen, being perceived through the things that are made, even his everlasting power and divinity; that they may be without excuse:
21 because that, knowing God, they glorified him not as God, neither gave thanks; but became vain in their reasonings, and their senseless heart was darkened.
22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,
23 and changed the glory of the incorruptible God for the likeness of an image of corruptible man, and of birds, and four-footed beasts, and creeping things.
24 Wherefore God gave them up in the lusts of their hearts unto uncleanness, that their bodies should be dishonored among themselves:
25 for that they exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshipped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.
26 For this cause God gave them up unto vile passions: for their women changed the natural use into that which is against nature:
27 and likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another, men with men working unseemliness, and receiving in themselves that recompense of their error which was due.
28 And even as they refused to have God in their knowledge, God gave them up unto a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not fitting;" (American Standard Version; ASV).
But both groups in reality tacitly permit it as will be shown.
WHY IS IT TACITLY PERMITTED?
The answer is quite simple, they are just fooling themself, it is not what either the Bible or the Bible knockoff the Qur'an actually say, but how religious leaders be they priest and/or imams or muftis or what ever teach the people is the interpretation of what is written either in the Bible or the bible knockoff the Qur'an that matters and governs actions. It matters not what the Bible and/or the Bible knockoff really say. People go by what they are taught by their religious leaders. Take the genocide committed by the Roman Catholic Church at the direction of their supreme religious leader, the pope, what mattered was not that the Bible clearly said at Exodus 20:13, "Thou shalt not kill." (Authorized King James Bible; AV), but what their religious leaders told them. Therefore, it is the religion at fault, irregardless of what their particular holy book, be it the Bible or the Bible knockoff the Qur'an may say. Neither in so called Christianity or in Islam are most individuals actions really governed in any way by what their particular holy book really says, but they are governed by the interpretation of their religious leaders. Thus, knowing this reality, one would be either just plain stupid and/or dumb to even bother looking at a particular religion's holy book and expect the members would conform to it. Take the Rig Vede and find me for example a Hindu actually conforming to it instead of the interpretation given to it by his religious leaders, like looking for a needle in the haystack per K.S. Lal, India's greatest historian.
APOSTATE (COUNTERFEIT) CHRISTIANS TACITLY PERMIT IT AT THEY ARE THOROUGHLY CORRUPTED:
As is well known, the Roman Catholic Church (RCC) has had a tremendous problem with homosexual priest going after little boys and the Archdiocese of Los Angeles's Cardinal, Cardinal Roger Mahony, said, per the news account,
<<<" By GILLIAN FLACCUS, Associated Press Writer 49 minutes ago [7/15/2007]
LOS ANGELES - Cardinal Roger Mahony, leader of the nation's largest Roman Catholic archdiocese, apologized Sunday to the hundreds of people who will get a share of a $660 million settlement over allegations of clergy sex abuse.
"There really is no way to go back and give them that innocence that was taken from them. ... The one thing I wish I could give the victims, I cannot," he said.
"Once again, I apologize to anyone who has been offended, who has been abused. ... It should not have happened and should not ever happen again."
Mahony said that he has met in the past 14 months with dozens of people alleging clergy abuse and that those meetings helped him understand the importance of a quick resolution to what he called a "terrible sin and crime.">>>.
Of course this is but one example and most of the apostate (counterfeit) so called Christian faiths have similar problems and/or openly tacitly support the practice of homosexuality. Some openly come out on behalf of gay same sex marriages such as Bishop Fred Hiltz of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, who openly approves of gay marriages, the acceptance of gay men, and lesbians no matter what the Bible says.
This clearly proves what was stated in the introduction, that it matters not what the "Holy Book" of any religion says or does not say, but what does matter is what the doctrines and/or concepts the clergy o***roup says and what the personal agenda of the clergy person is.
ISLAM IS THE SAME AS THE APOSTATE (COUNTERFEIT) SO CALLED CHRISTIANS IN TACITLY PERMITTING IT AND LIKEWISE THEY ARE THOROUGHLY CORRUPTED ALSO:
Let's look at the facts. One member of Islam said,
<<<"homosexuality is considered as a worst sin in Islam and is not allowed.">>>.
Of course this is pure 'bull crap' as members of Islam run one of the biggest homosexual sites on the internet.
What I originally said on homosexuality in Islam and apostate (counterfeit) Christians,
For saying this, Muslims falsely accused me of posting a link to a porn site because they did not want to admit that there are many gays (homosexuals or queers) in Islam, but as you can see they love to point their fingers at others. Now let's in brief look at some realities.
Now let's look at the reality within Islam:
<<<"Queer Jihad:
Queer Jihad, once called the Muslim Homosexual Resource Center, estimates that there are about 50 million gay and lesbian Muslims in the world. The number appears reasonable; it would include about 5% of the total membership of the Islamic faith. [2] The term "Jihad" can be translated into English as "struggle." The North American media have often mistakenly reported it as meaning "holy war.">>>.
<<<"Al-Fatiha:
Al-Fatiha is an "international organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Muslims, including those questioning their sexual orientation and/or gender identity, as well as their friends, families, partners, and allies." They feature three Email discussion groups: one is a general group, one is restricted to women, another is for men. They hope to work within the progressive wing of Islam "work in order to enlighten the world that Islam is a religion of tolerance and not hate, and that Allah (God) loves His creation, no matter what their sexual orientation might be." [4]>>>.
<<<"Queernet: a Gay-Muslim mailing list:
This was started on 1997-DEC. Its purpose is "to bring gay and lesbian Muslims together to communicate issues of common concern. By using our own individual experiences, our knowledge, and our faith in Islam and in Allah (God), the goal of this list is to bring two important aspects of our lives together. Being Gay and Muslim are not exclusive, nor are they an oxymoron. By participating in this list, the hope is that each and every one of us will realize that. God certainly does not discriminate, and indeed we can be both practicing Muslims AND still identify ourselves as being gay or lesbian."
It appears to have gone offline.">>>.
<<<"Gay and Lesbian Arabic Society:
"GLAS" defines itself as a "networking organization for Gay and Lesbians of Arab descent or those living in Arab countries. We aim to promote positive images of Gays and Lesbians in Arab communities worldwide. We also provide a support network for our members while fighting for our human rights wherever they are oppressed. We are part of the global Gay and Lesbian movement seeking an end to injustice and discrimination based on sexual orientation." They are based in New York City, and hold twice-monthly meetings in a community center there. GLAS has a online newsletter and a mailing list. [6]>>>.
References used in the above quotes:
1. "What is Islam's View of Homosexuality" Investigating Islam, at: www.islamic.org.uk/
2. Queer Jihad is a gay-positive support group for gay and lesbian Muslims. They have links to various mailing lists, essays on homosexuality, a bibliography of books on Islam and homosexuality. See: www.queerjihad.org
3. "Homosexuality & Islam," Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at, at: www.utexas.edu/This web site also appears to be defunct.
4. Al-Fatiha ("The Opening") is at: www.al-fatiha.org/
5. Pamphlet by Al-Fatiha at: www.al-fatiha.org/
6. "Welcome to the GLAS homepage," at: www.glas.org/ Their Washington DC chapter is at: www.glas.org/glasdc.html The New York City chapter is at: glas.org/
<<<"Al-Fatiha:
Al-Fatiha Foundation is dedicated to Muslims who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, questioning, those exploring their sexual orientation or gender identity, and their allies, families and friends. Al-Fatiha promotes the progressive Islamic notions of peace, equality and justice. We envision a world that is free from prejudice, injustice and discrimination, where all people are fully embraced and accepted into their faith, their families and their communities. Founded in 1998, Al-Fatiha Foundation is a registered US-based non-profit, non-governmental organization." [source - www.al-fatiha.org/]
>>>.
And, the Miami Herald said,
<<<"http://www.miamiherald.com/578/story/150298.html
June 25, 2007
LEBANON Beirut an enclave for gay tolerance.
Despite the country's political instability, gay men and women find a degree of tolerance, if not outright acceptance.
BY RAED RAFEI
Los Angeles Times Service
BEIRUT -- The Lebanese soldiers at the checkpoint peered through the barbed wire.
Across the street from these men in their fatigues and combat gear, another group of men had arrived -- revelers in hip-hugging pants and tight shirts on their way to Acid, an openly gay nightclub in east Beirut.
The soldiers barely reacted.
In Lebanon, homosexuality is becoming less of a taboo. It is discussed with much greater candor on television and radio talk shows.
New gay bars have opened, joining mainstays such as Acid, creating a flourishing nightlife that is attracting locals and foreign tourists alike.
''It's not that the political class is more open today,'' said George Azzi, a prominent gay-rights activist. ``But authorities, by portraying themselves as the new guardians of democracy and civil rights, find themselves rather bound not to attack gays.''
The 2005 bombing that killed former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri unleashed a political firestorm that led to the ouster of Syrian troops from Lebanon. But with its heady rhetoric about freedom and rights, the so-called Cedar Revolution also set in motion an unspoken cultural transformation.
Famous for its riotous nightlife, Lebanon has long been known as the most permissive of Arab countries. Many tourists from the Persian Gulf countries come to Beirut for the kinds of kicks they can't get at home.
Berto Kanso, a 27-year-old archaeology graduate, has made a business of charting these shadowy waters. He runs a gay-tourism website that offers advice on hotels, restaurants and gay bars in Lebanon. He e-mails travel updates to his contact list of 7,000 subscribers all over the world.
Homosexuality is still considered shameful in many places outside the cosmopolitan capital, and many gay men and women in Lebanon prefer to lead a double life rather than risk being ostracized.
''I am only gay when I am in bed with another man,'' said Kareem, 40, who didn't want to give his last name for fear of being persecuted. Kareem says he avoids going to gay clubs or being seen publicly with other gay men. Instead, he meets other men anonymously online.
''Many gay men suffer from homophobia in their surrounding,'' said Maha Rabbat, a psychotherapist who counsels at Helem, one of the few Arab associations to advocate rights for gays, lesbians and transgender people.
Not long ago, Lebanese security forces regularly taunted, and sometimes beat, gays. Those arrested were prosecuted under a law prohibiting ``unnatural sexual intercourse.''
The law remains on the books but is rarely enforced.
Despite legal uncertainties, Helem operates freely. Friday nights, undeterred by the heavy presence of police and soldiers, Helem members stroll Beirut's seafront promenade, distributing AIDS-awareness brochures and condoms to gay men and male prostitutes.
Some activists worry that the unresolved legal issues could become a problem.
''Any change in politics can set us back,'' Azzi said."[source - www.miamiherald.com/578/story/150298.html ]>>>.
A few Muslim gay (homosexual, queer) sites:
Al-Fatiha Foundation - International organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Muslims. News, events, chapters, and discussion groups at www.al-fatiha.org/ .
Al-Fatiha Foundation News - News group from Al-Fatiha Foundation at groups.yahoo.com/group/al-fatiha-news/
Eye on Gay Muslims - "Principled, compassionate Islamic perspective" - a blog focusing on Islam and homosexuality, especially on same-sex attracted Muslims and those who affirm LGB identities at gaymuslims.wordpress.com/
Homosexuality and Islam - An argument for putting homosexuality in perspective, that while it is sinful, it is not the worst of sins at www.geocities.com/mikailtariq/homo.htm
Huriyah Magazine - A Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual And Transgender Magazine For Muslims at www.huriyahmag.com/
Islam and Homosexuality - Cites references to homosexuality in the Qur'an and Hadith, discusses history of Islamic legal treatment of sexuality, gives links to other sources at www.religioustolerance.org/hom_isla.htm
Islam's Love-Hate Relationship with Homosexuality - Compilation of the actual treatment of homosexuals in Muslim countries. The difference between acceptable dominant homosexual activity and unacceptable mutual or affectionate activity at www.frontpagemag.com/articles/Printable.asp?ID=5704
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Muslim Webring - Connecting sites by and for Muslims who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender at members.aol.com/gendervariant/faith/muslim/webring.htm
Safra Project - Resource for lesbian, bisexual and transgender Muslim women - Provides information on issues relevant to lesbian, bisexual and transgender Muslim women (& gay Muslims). Includes the scholarly work of progressive Muslims on 'Sexuality, Gender and Islam', and information on social and legal issues. See the Links button for many other sites dealing this topic at www.safraproject.org/
StraightWay - Miscellaneous Resources - This is an annotated collection of links to articles on homosexuality by Muslims. It is part of a site dedicated to the struggle of straight, traditional Muslims against homosexuality at straightway.sinfree.net/resources/
CONCLUSION:
Some members of Islam are just OUTRIGHT LYING when they say,
<<<"homosexuality is considered as a worst sin in Islam and is not allowed. ">>>.
Because reality is that their religious leaders are tacitly permitting it and Islam even has its own Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual And Transgender Magazine, Huriyah Magazine.
Yes, apostate (counterfeit) so called Christians do likewise, but as shown at the beginning of this article, they do not lie about it as does Islam. It is an open fact.
So what does all this prove, many members of Islam are just OUTRIGHT LIARS.
Of course the apostate (counterfeit) so called Christian groups are just as bad, but at least some of them are honest enough to admit their tacit approval of homosexuality.
Your Friend in Christ Iris89
INTRODUCTION:
Both Apostate (counterfeit) Christians and Islam decry homosexuality as a sin, but tacitly permit it. Now a dictionary defines tacit as:
TACIT:
implied or indicated (as by an act or by silence) but not actually expressed <tacit consent> <tacit admission of guilt>
[SOURCE - Marriam-Webster's On-Line Dictionary]
One brief statement that showed this fact but raised a lot of controversy since many did not want to recognize reality was,
<<<" I never back things that Almighty God (YHWH) disapproves of like gay marriages, the acceptance of gay men, and lesbians such as Bishop Fred Hiltz of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island does. You should well know that these things violate Romans 1:21-27, "because that, knowing God, they glorified him not as God, neither gave thanks; but became vain in their reasonings, and their senseless heart was darkened. 22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, 23 and changed the glory of the incorruptible God for the likeness of an image of corruptible man, and of birds, and four-footed beasts, and creeping things. 24 Wherefore God gave them up in the lusts of their hearts unto uncleanness, that their bodies should be dishonored among themselves: 25 for that they exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshipped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen. 26 For this cause God gave them up unto vile passions: for their women changed the natural use into that which is against nature: 27 and likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another, men with men working unseemliness, and receiving in themselves that recompense of their error which was due." (ASV). Nor do I agree with the Muslims at ######## site ########## of which the "The Middle East Times" says "GayEgypt.com has emerged as a key source of information and communication for the gay community in Egypt." It's a shame that the Muslim community as well as the apostate (counterfeit) Christian community tolerate such wrong doing.">>>.
Some Muslims claimed it was a great sin, and use,
Sura, 7:81, "For ye practise your lusts on men in preference to women : ye are indeed a people transgressing beyond bounds."
And,
Sura 4:16, "If two men among you are guilty of lewdness, punish them both. If they repent and amend, Leave them alone; for God is Oft-returning, Most Merciful."
And some apostate (counterfeit) Christians claimed likewise, and indeed the Bible clearly shows it as such at Romans 1:19-28,
"because that which is known of God is manifest in them; for God manifested it unto them.
20 For the invisible things of him since the creation of the world are clearly seen, being perceived through the things that are made, even his everlasting power and divinity; that they may be without excuse:
21 because that, knowing God, they glorified him not as God, neither gave thanks; but became vain in their reasonings, and their senseless heart was darkened.
22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,
23 and changed the glory of the incorruptible God for the likeness of an image of corruptible man, and of birds, and four-footed beasts, and creeping things.
24 Wherefore God gave them up in the lusts of their hearts unto uncleanness, that their bodies should be dishonored among themselves:
25 for that they exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshipped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.
26 For this cause God gave them up unto vile passions: for their women changed the natural use into that which is against nature:
27 and likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another, men with men working unseemliness, and receiving in themselves that recompense of their error which was due.
28 And even as they refused to have God in their knowledge, God gave them up unto a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not fitting;" (American Standard Version; ASV).
But both groups in reality tacitly permit it as will be shown.
WHY IS IT TACITLY PERMITTED?
The answer is quite simple, they are just fooling themself, it is not what either the Bible or the Bible knockoff the Qur'an actually say, but how religious leaders be they priest and/or imams or muftis or what ever teach the people is the interpretation of what is written either in the Bible or the bible knockoff the Qur'an that matters and governs actions. It matters not what the Bible and/or the Bible knockoff really say. People go by what they are taught by their religious leaders. Take the genocide committed by the Roman Catholic Church at the direction of their supreme religious leader, the pope, what mattered was not that the Bible clearly said at Exodus 20:13, "Thou shalt not kill." (Authorized King James Bible; AV), but what their religious leaders told them. Therefore, it is the religion at fault, irregardless of what their particular holy book, be it the Bible or the Bible knockoff the Qur'an may say. Neither in so called Christianity or in Islam are most individuals actions really governed in any way by what their particular holy book really says, but they are governed by the interpretation of their religious leaders. Thus, knowing this reality, one would be either just plain stupid and/or dumb to even bother looking at a particular religion's holy book and expect the members would conform to it. Take the Rig Vede and find me for example a Hindu actually conforming to it instead of the interpretation given to it by his religious leaders, like looking for a needle in the haystack per K.S. Lal, India's greatest historian.
APOSTATE (COUNTERFEIT) CHRISTIANS TACITLY PERMIT IT AT THEY ARE THOROUGHLY CORRUPTED:
As is well known, the Roman Catholic Church (RCC) has had a tremendous problem with homosexual priest going after little boys and the Archdiocese of Los Angeles's Cardinal, Cardinal Roger Mahony, said, per the news account,
<<<" By GILLIAN FLACCUS, Associated Press Writer 49 minutes ago [7/15/2007]
LOS ANGELES - Cardinal Roger Mahony, leader of the nation's largest Roman Catholic archdiocese, apologized Sunday to the hundreds of people who will get a share of a $660 million settlement over allegations of clergy sex abuse.
"There really is no way to go back and give them that innocence that was taken from them. ... The one thing I wish I could give the victims, I cannot," he said.
"Once again, I apologize to anyone who has been offended, who has been abused. ... It should not have happened and should not ever happen again."
Mahony said that he has met in the past 14 months with dozens of people alleging clergy abuse and that those meetings helped him understand the importance of a quick resolution to what he called a "terrible sin and crime.">>>.
Of course this is but one example and most of the apostate (counterfeit) so called Christian faiths have similar problems and/or openly tacitly support the practice of homosexuality. Some openly come out on behalf of gay same sex marriages such as Bishop Fred Hiltz of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, who openly approves of gay marriages, the acceptance of gay men, and lesbians no matter what the Bible says.
This clearly proves what was stated in the introduction, that it matters not what the "Holy Book" of any religion says or does not say, but what does matter is what the doctrines and/or concepts the clergy o***roup says and what the personal agenda of the clergy person is.
ISLAM IS THE SAME AS THE APOSTATE (COUNTERFEIT) SO CALLED CHRISTIANS IN TACITLY PERMITTING IT AND LIKEWISE THEY ARE THOROUGHLY CORRUPTED ALSO:
Let's look at the facts. One member of Islam said,
<<<"homosexuality is considered as a worst sin in Islam and is not allowed.">>>.
Of course this is pure 'bull crap' as members of Islam run one of the biggest homosexual sites on the internet.
What I originally said on homosexuality in Islam and apostate (counterfeit) Christians,
For saying this, Muslims falsely accused me of posting a link to a porn site because they did not want to admit that there are many gays (homosexuals or queers) in Islam, but as you can see they love to point their fingers at others. Now let's in brief look at some realities.
Now let's look at the reality within Islam:
<<<"Queer Jihad:
Queer Jihad, once called the Muslim Homosexual Resource Center, estimates that there are about 50 million gay and lesbian Muslims in the world. The number appears reasonable; it would include about 5% of the total membership of the Islamic faith. [2] The term "Jihad" can be translated into English as "struggle." The North American media have often mistakenly reported it as meaning "holy war.">>>.
<<<"Al-Fatiha:
Al-Fatiha is an "international organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Muslims, including those questioning their sexual orientation and/or gender identity, as well as their friends, families, partners, and allies." They feature three Email discussion groups: one is a general group, one is restricted to women, another is for men. They hope to work within the progressive wing of Islam "work in order to enlighten the world that Islam is a religion of tolerance and not hate, and that Allah (God) loves His creation, no matter what their sexual orientation might be." [4]>>>.
<<<"Queernet: a Gay-Muslim mailing list:
This was started on 1997-DEC. Its purpose is "to bring gay and lesbian Muslims together to communicate issues of common concern. By using our own individual experiences, our knowledge, and our faith in Islam and in Allah (God), the goal of this list is to bring two important aspects of our lives together. Being Gay and Muslim are not exclusive, nor are they an oxymoron. By participating in this list, the hope is that each and every one of us will realize that. God certainly does not discriminate, and indeed we can be both practicing Muslims AND still identify ourselves as being gay or lesbian."
It appears to have gone offline.">>>.
<<<"Gay and Lesbian Arabic Society:
"GLAS" defines itself as a "networking organization for Gay and Lesbians of Arab descent or those living in Arab countries. We aim to promote positive images of Gays and Lesbians in Arab communities worldwide. We also provide a support network for our members while fighting for our human rights wherever they are oppressed. We are part of the global Gay and Lesbian movement seeking an end to injustice and discrimination based on sexual orientation." They are based in New York City, and hold twice-monthly meetings in a community center there. GLAS has a online newsletter and a mailing list. [6]>>>.
References used in the above quotes:
1. "What is Islam's View of Homosexuality" Investigating Islam, at: www.islamic.org.uk/
2. Queer Jihad is a gay-positive support group for gay and lesbian Muslims. They have links to various mailing lists, essays on homosexuality, a bibliography of books on Islam and homosexuality. See: www.queerjihad.org
3. "Homosexuality & Islam," Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at, at: www.utexas.edu/This web site also appears to be defunct.
4. Al-Fatiha ("The Opening") is at: www.al-fatiha.org/
5. Pamphlet by Al-Fatiha at: www.al-fatiha.org/
6. "Welcome to the GLAS homepage," at: www.glas.org/ Their Washington DC chapter is at: www.glas.org/glasdc.html The New York City chapter is at: glas.org/
<<<"Al-Fatiha:
Al-Fatiha Foundation is dedicated to Muslims who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, questioning, those exploring their sexual orientation or gender identity, and their allies, families and friends. Al-Fatiha promotes the progressive Islamic notions of peace, equality and justice. We envision a world that is free from prejudice, injustice and discrimination, where all people are fully embraced and accepted into their faith, their families and their communities. Founded in 1998, Al-Fatiha Foundation is a registered US-based non-profit, non-governmental organization." [source - www.al-fatiha.org/]
>>>.
And, the Miami Herald said,
<<<"http://www.miamiherald.com/578/story/150298.html
June 25, 2007
LEBANON Beirut an enclave for gay tolerance.
Despite the country's political instability, gay men and women find a degree of tolerance, if not outright acceptance.
BY RAED RAFEI
Los Angeles Times Service
BEIRUT -- The Lebanese soldiers at the checkpoint peered through the barbed wire.
Across the street from these men in their fatigues and combat gear, another group of men had arrived -- revelers in hip-hugging pants and tight shirts on their way to Acid, an openly gay nightclub in east Beirut.
The soldiers barely reacted.
In Lebanon, homosexuality is becoming less of a taboo. It is discussed with much greater candor on television and radio talk shows.
New gay bars have opened, joining mainstays such as Acid, creating a flourishing nightlife that is attracting locals and foreign tourists alike.
''It's not that the political class is more open today,'' said George Azzi, a prominent gay-rights activist. ``But authorities, by portraying themselves as the new guardians of democracy and civil rights, find themselves rather bound not to attack gays.''
The 2005 bombing that killed former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri unleashed a political firestorm that led to the ouster of Syrian troops from Lebanon. But with its heady rhetoric about freedom and rights, the so-called Cedar Revolution also set in motion an unspoken cultural transformation.
Famous for its riotous nightlife, Lebanon has long been known as the most permissive of Arab countries. Many tourists from the Persian Gulf countries come to Beirut for the kinds of kicks they can't get at home.
Berto Kanso, a 27-year-old archaeology graduate, has made a business of charting these shadowy waters. He runs a gay-tourism website that offers advice on hotels, restaurants and gay bars in Lebanon. He e-mails travel updates to his contact list of 7,000 subscribers all over the world.
Homosexuality is still considered shameful in many places outside the cosmopolitan capital, and many gay men and women in Lebanon prefer to lead a double life rather than risk being ostracized.
''I am only gay when I am in bed with another man,'' said Kareem, 40, who didn't want to give his last name for fear of being persecuted. Kareem says he avoids going to gay clubs or being seen publicly with other gay men. Instead, he meets other men anonymously online.
''Many gay men suffer from homophobia in their surrounding,'' said Maha Rabbat, a psychotherapist who counsels at Helem, one of the few Arab associations to advocate rights for gays, lesbians and transgender people.
Not long ago, Lebanese security forces regularly taunted, and sometimes beat, gays. Those arrested were prosecuted under a law prohibiting ``unnatural sexual intercourse.''
The law remains on the books but is rarely enforced.
Despite legal uncertainties, Helem operates freely. Friday nights, undeterred by the heavy presence of police and soldiers, Helem members stroll Beirut's seafront promenade, distributing AIDS-awareness brochures and condoms to gay men and male prostitutes.
Some activists worry that the unresolved legal issues could become a problem.
''Any change in politics can set us back,'' Azzi said."[source - www.miamiherald.com/578/story/150298.html ]>>>.
A few Muslim gay (homosexual, queer) sites:
Al-Fatiha Foundation - International organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Muslims. News, events, chapters, and discussion groups at www.al-fatiha.org/ .
Al-Fatiha Foundation News - News group from Al-Fatiha Foundation at groups.yahoo.com/group/al-fatiha-news/
Eye on Gay Muslims - "Principled, compassionate Islamic perspective" - a blog focusing on Islam and homosexuality, especially on same-sex attracted Muslims and those who affirm LGB identities at gaymuslims.wordpress.com/
Homosexuality and Islam - An argument for putting homosexuality in perspective, that while it is sinful, it is not the worst of sins at www.geocities.com/mikailtariq/homo.htm
Huriyah Magazine - A Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual And Transgender Magazine For Muslims at www.huriyahmag.com/
Islam and Homosexuality - Cites references to homosexuality in the Qur'an and Hadith, discusses history of Islamic legal treatment of sexuality, gives links to other sources at www.religioustolerance.org/hom_isla.htm
Islam's Love-Hate Relationship with Homosexuality - Compilation of the actual treatment of homosexuals in Muslim countries. The difference between acceptable dominant homosexual activity and unacceptable mutual or affectionate activity at www.frontpagemag.com/articles/Printable.asp?ID=5704
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Muslim Webring - Connecting sites by and for Muslims who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender at members.aol.com/gendervariant/faith/muslim/webring.htm
Safra Project - Resource for lesbian, bisexual and transgender Muslim women - Provides information on issues relevant to lesbian, bisexual and transgender Muslim women (& gay Muslims). Includes the scholarly work of progressive Muslims on 'Sexuality, Gender and Islam', and information on social and legal issues. See the Links button for many other sites dealing this topic at www.safraproject.org/
StraightWay - Miscellaneous Resources - This is an annotated collection of links to articles on homosexuality by Muslims. It is part of a site dedicated to the struggle of straight, traditional Muslims against homosexuality at straightway.sinfree.net/resources/
CONCLUSION:
Some members of Islam are just OUTRIGHT LYING when they say,
<<<"homosexuality is considered as a worst sin in Islam and is not allowed. ">>>.
Because reality is that their religious leaders are tacitly permitting it and Islam even has its own Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual And Transgender Magazine, Huriyah Magazine.
Yes, apostate (counterfeit) so called Christians do likewise, but as shown at the beginning of this article, they do not lie about it as does Islam. It is an open fact.
So what does all this prove, many members of Islam are just OUTRIGHT LIARS.
Of course the apostate (counterfeit) so called Christian groups are just as bad, but at least some of them are honest enough to admit their tacit approval of homosexuality.
Your Friend in Christ Iris89