HOMOSEXUALITY AND CHRISTIANITY 2
Introduction
Homosexuality is sexual attraction to or interest in members of one’s own sex. The word
homosexual is used synonymously with the word gay. Female homosexuals are called lesbians.
During different eras and in various cultures, homosexuality has been frowned upon, banned,
punished or even tolerated and approved of. In ancient Rome and Greece, homosexuality was
common as adult men related to adolescent males. Many religions of the world have considered
homosexuality to be a sin. Many Christian and Jewish leaders have taken it upon themselves to
declare that their religions forbid the actions of homosexuals. There are some Christians from
fractions of mainstream Protestantism and Reform rabbis that advocate that homosexuals should
be accepted into the church as well as their actions. As such, this is a controversial topic that
threatens to cause divisions in some Christian denominations. Homosexuality, however, remains
a sin for most Christians who owe their allegiance to the scriptures. Despite the arguments made
by some of the Christian denominations that homosexuality is accepted in the Bible, it remains
clear that the Bible strongly proscribes homosexual behavior. This research paper seeks to know
the response of Christianity to homosexuality. Rather than looking at the individual opinions of
Christian leaders which could be biased, this research paper will use evidence from sacred religious
Christian books as well as the Bible to show how Christians respond to homosexuality.
The religious views concerning homosexuality have interfered with the way the
psychological and medical aspect of same-sex relationships are viewed. Although it could be true
that same-sex relationships are much less destructive of the society in terms of culture and social
ideals that are perceived because of the fact that it is more widespread than people think, it is not
