Sexuality Is The Influence Of Religion

The way people ultimately view homosexuality, whether in religion, politics or modern popular culture, is all determined by traditional or changing points of view. This essay will discuss mainly liberal and conservative Christian interpretations of the Bible, including many verses that may support or condemn homosexuality. It will also discuss the political views and laws against same-sex marriage and the social activism in the homosexual community. This is all about view points and it has many conflicting views and arguments.

Although the gay community and unfortunately the Church often refuse to acknowledge a minority of Christians who experience same-sex attraction without label themselves as gay, these Christians are an example in which faith strictly affects attractions concerns. This is why some researchers (openly against religions) think that Christian beliefs and government institutions play a significant role in shaping societal attitudes about homosexuality, “promulgating beliefs and policies that place homosexuality in a negative light” (Henshaw, 2014, p. 959).

Reflecting on this question, the influences of religion, science and media that may have an affect on the way I might view or think in regards to my sexuality, I find very interesting; the author’s view that we as individuals or society are influenced solely by these outside sources in our sexuality, my thoughts are different towards this. As a youth and young adult I would say yes there might have been a slight influence directed by the media (music), but today as an adult I feel no influence at all from theses forms of direct sources to my sexuality. This could be because society is over run and conditioned by the media and what is constantly in our faces, by television, radio, advertisement and other forms that we do not notice anymore becoming

“Although sharply divided, public attitudes toward gays and lesbians are rapidly changing to reflect greater acceptance, with younger generations leading the way” (NORC University of Chicago, 2010, p. 1). This push for international acceptance of the LGBT people could not come any sooner. Lesbians, gays, bisexuals as well as transgender individuals from around the world have almost all experienced some sort of discrimination in their lives. This is why there is such a gap between heterosexual and LGBT people. There are hundreds, if not more, reasons for why some people will not accept LGBT individuals and couples, whether it is religion, family values or simply the fact that some people find LGBT people unnatural. This is why the common sufferings

This article by Brittany H. Bramlett analyzes the relationship with religion and contact with homosexuals in the United States. The article takes a look on how relationships with gays and lesbians may influence people of different faiths and religious traditions differently or not at all (The Cross-Pressures of Religion and Contact with Gays 1). The results from the article showed that people of

In the past ten years, the nonstop discussion and stress has been over the question of homosexuality. Are homosexuals to be excluded from the community of faith? Article writers, Richard B. Hays and Walter Wink explain their perspective and answer the ongoing talk.

During the 1980’s indulging in homosexual activity was considered in crime, people were imprisoned when caught doing so. But in 2003 some parts of the United States, suspended the law, and made homosexuality legal, soon European countries such as Canada, Belgium, and Netherlands passed an act which approved of homosexual weddings (Bonvillain 2006). If one digs deeper into this issue, where these debatable, one can find that it roots back from religions. Most religion disapprove of homosexuality but in religions such as Hindu, for sexuality, scriptures of homosexual activity only stated that it was normal and natural, to be attracted to the same sex (Bonvillain 2006). But in today’s society the main issue is regarding the issue of males being attracted to each other, an example of this issue is ‘Homophobia of men’. Homosexuality is considered to be a cultural construct, which apart from the ‘lesbian identities’ gave rise to the ‘gay identities’ (Herek 1986). It is common for normal men, to avoid influencing with homosexual men, as they fear what the public might think of them being judged as not ‘masculine’, where as its more normal for woman to associate with lesbians or homosexual women, as they are not being judged by the rest of the females (Herek 1986). Studies showed, that the social construction of gay identities meant that there was something psychologically wrong with that person,

Cahill’s second authority is experience, particularly those accounts of humanity that can be supported by empirical evidence. One contribution of science, the concept of a homosexual orientation distinct from individual homosexual acts, is particularly relevant to her argument, because it creates a difference in cultural contexts between biblical times and modernity (69). This strengthens her argument that Scripture should be read with the historical context always in mind. Though she mentions studies about the frequency of homosexuality across cultures, she does not find this point particularly useful because there is not, and probably never can be, an agreed upon way of defining what statistical frequency makes a behavior normal (69). As an

Reforming Sodom: Protestants and the Rise of Gay Rights. By Heather R. White. The University of North Carolina Press, 2015. xii + 243 pages. $26.85 cloth.

Several factors play an important role in the hypothesis that Christians would disagree with same-sex marriage. Regarding the poll, respondents were asked to pick the choice that best represented their stance on the legality of same-sex marriage. Respondents could choose from the following answers: “strongly disagree”, “somewhat disagree”, “indifferent”, “somewhat agree”, “strongly agree”, and “undecided”. The group the hypothesis pertains to are the people who said “strongly disagree” or “disagree”. The first piece of evidence that would lead one to believe that Christians would show, to a certain degree, disagreement with legalizing same-sex marriage involves important passages in their holy book, the Bible. The Bible contains passages that both deem homosexuality as sinful, as well as affirm only marriage between man and woman. One passage that does an adequate job of displaying a view that homosexuality is sinful is located in Leviticus, which reads, “Do not have sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman; that is

This paper was based on three very interesting stories. All of the characters had unique situations, but could relate in some ways. Despite the negative feedback one receives from the public eye, some people choose to live as they please. No one chooses to be gay, it is more of a lifestyle choice. In “Paul’s Case”, Paul was a confused, unhappy boy. He was thought of as gay because of his interests. A similar situation with Wing, although he was actually gay. Their actions or likes/dislikes are what people used to define their persona. In David’s case, he was gay and he knew it. He tried hard to avoid it because he was ashamed of the situation. This paper consists of the ways sexuality affects oneself, from being bullied because of one’s sexuality, to the people we choose to befriend or the relationships we choose to be in, and also the ways religious people handle their objections to it. All of these people struggled with their sexuality in some way, causing these stories all to have unhappy endings. The authors’ sexuality was what influenced these short stories greatly. Some of their real-life experiences might have been portrayed in these stories to give a better understanding of the situation.

Within the United States, there are multiple groups and subcultures that vary in terms of their sexuality. Aspects such as religion, education, acculturation, life experiences and socioeconomic status, can influence people and their sexuality. The religion Roman Catholicism for example, has influenced many people throughout the years. Traditionally, Roman Catholics believed that sexual intercourse before marriage was sinful and wrong, along with condemning any sort of sexual activity that does not potentially result in reproduction. However, nowadays many Catholic women use some sort of contraception, such as condoms or birth control, even though traditionally it goes against their religion. Education is another factor that has led to many

Sexuality is a key factor in today’s society. Everything around us currently revolves around sex. Such as ads, programs, and shows. Sexuality is integrated so deeply in our life’s that it becomes part of our identity. So much that people have characterize each others sexual orientation as straight, gay, lesbian, etc. In the books Flowers For Algernon by Daniel Keyes and The Catcher In The Rye By J.D Salinger , characters Holden Caulfield and Charlie Gordon deal with a form of sexual identity crisis. Their sexual dilemma revolves around the questioning of their actions and how they can’t get use to having sex without something bad happening or questioning their self worth. Holden and Charlie's incompetence

Homosexuality, as defined in the Macquarie dictionary is, of, relating to, or characterized by a tendency to direct sexual desire toward another of the same sex or of, relating to, or involving sexual intercourse between persons of the same sex. There are countless arguments for and against the social acceptance of gay and lesbian couples and the morals, virtues and church teachings associated with them aren't exactly black and white. Homosexuality is an important issue as not only do numerous people of all ages struggle with finding their sexuality but they also struggle with accepting it and embracing it. Thus it is a relevant issue for everyone in society as the entire population is affected by it.

The realization of the homosexuality in the modern western world as a cultural, sexual and a social category has been a result of complex power relations that surround sexuality and gender. The acceptance of homosexuality in the society has met its fair share of resistance and skepticism. The view that homosexuality can be in the same league as heterosexual has led it to be viewed as a normal behavioral and moral standard (Gallagher & Baker, 2006). Inasmuch as the skeptics may not want to accept the existence of homosexuality studies show that the habit is rampant today with many gay people coming out in the open. Of interest is the political acceptance of homosexuality with passing gay rights so that it can be recognized by law. This move has given homosexuals the ability to engage in legal entities like marriage (Gallagher & Baker, 2006).