Seven Gay Texts: Biblical Passages Used to Condemn Homosexuality

Gnuse, Robert

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“…In support of the continued criminalisation of homosexuality even among consenting adults in private, Christians refer to seven Biblical passages (Gnuse 2015). The passages include the following: Noah and Ham (Genesis 9:20-27), Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 19:1-11), Levitical laws condemning same-sex relationships (Leviticus 18:22), two words in two Second Testament (1 Corinthians 6:9-10; 1 Timothy 1:10), and Paul's letter to the Romans (Romans 1:26-27).…”

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“…The passages include the following: Noah and Ham (Genesis 9:20-27), Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 19:1-11), Levitical laws condemning same-sex relationships (Leviticus 18:22), two words in two Second Testament (1 Corinthians 6:9-10; 1 Timothy 1:10), and Paul's letter to the Romans (Romans 1:26-27). Gnuse argues that the reference to homosexuality in the Bible was not about sexual relationships between two consenting adults in private (Gnuse 2015). He states that what the Bible condemns is homosexual rape as in Lot's story in the Bible as well as cultic homosexuality, which view is similar to that of the English courts with regards to homosexual sadomasochism.…”

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Interrogating the Criminalisation of Same-Sex Sexual Activity: A Study of Commonwealth Africa

Arimoro

2021

Liverpool Law Rev

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The Abrahamic faiths and received colonial law have been identified as the driving force behind the criminalisation of homosexual activity in most of the Commonwealth States of Africa. This article, therefore, seeks to question the role of criminal law in proscribing sexual activities amongst consenting adults of the same gender in Commonwealth African states. A recurring question in the paper is the propriety of criminalising a consensual conduct amongst consenting adults in private when no harm or injury is done to other citizens or the state in line with JS Mill’s principle of harm. The article finds that the misconception that the main aim of criminal law is to legislate the moral values of the majority, forms support for the view that homosexuality can be learned and unlearned and if this is the case, a paternalistic approach by the state would help mould citizens’ behaviour. A comparative and case study approach was adopted for the discussion in the article. Four Commonwealth African states, namely, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and Uganda were selected as case studies. The article recommends a much more robust approach for the support of sexual minorities in the Commonwealth.

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Interrogating the Criminalisation of Same-Sex Sexual Activity: A Study of Commonwealth Africa

Arimoro

2021

Liverpool Law Rev

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“…Similarly, mainstream Christianity has always promoted heterosexuality and has not generally provided a space for the acceptance of homosexuality or bisexuality (Gnuse, 2015).…”

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“…Liberal scholars in Christianity like Gnuse and Goss have provided alternative interpretations of biblical references to homosexuality, referring, for instance, to linguistic nuances in the Greek language that call into question mainstream understandings of the term 'homosexuality'. They also argue that Jesus, who espoused the message of love and acceptance, would never punish a monogamous homosexual relationship that has Christ at its center (Gnuse, 2015;Goss, 2002).…”

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Religion, male bisexuality and sexual risk in Lebanon

Maatouk¹,

Jaspal²

2020

Bisexuality, Religion and Spirituality

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The social position of bisexual men in Lebanon and in other Arab Middle Eastern societies is complex -on the one hand, bisexuality as a practice is silently tolerated but, on the other hand, bisexuality as an identity is rejected as a cultural anomaly. In this chapter, the interface of religion and bisexuality and its implications for mental and sexual health are explored.First, theoretical issues concerning bisexuality as an orientation or identity are outlined, and social representations theory and identity process theory from social psychology are suggested as useful frameworks for understanding identity among bisexual men in Lebanon.Second, the social, theological and psychological aspects of bisexuality and religion in Arab Middle Eastern societies are presented. Third, the chapter provides an overview of key religious, cultural and political aspects of Lebanese society and its stance on sexuality issues. These sections contextualize identity construction and maintenance among bisexual men in Lebanon. Fourth, drawing on social representations theory and identity process theory, identity and wellbeing issues are discussed in relation to bisexual men in Lebanon. In the absence of previous empirical research into bisexual men in Lebanon, some tentative hypotheses are offered in relation to this population.understanding identity among bisexual men in Lebanon. Second, the social, theological and psychological aspects of bisexuality and religion in Arab Middle Eastern societies are presented. Third, the chapter provides an overview of key religious, cultural and political aspects of Lebanese society, its stance on LGB rights, and cultural, religious and sexuality issues. These sections contextualize identity construction and maintenance among bisexual men in Lebanon. Fourth, drawing on social representations theory and identity process theory, identity and wellbeing issues are discussed in relation to bisexual men in Lebanon.There is a particular focus on mental health and sexual health issues, in view of the small body of research into gay and bisexual men in Lebanon which has focused largely on the sexual health inequalities they face compared to heterosexual people. Some tentative hypotheses are offered in relation to bisexual men in Lebanon. The social psychology of representation, identity and actionThis section focuses on research into the social psychological aspects of bisexuality and its social representations in distinct societal contexts, and the distinction between sexual orientation and sexual identity. Social representations theory and identity process theory from social psychology, and their relevance to exploring bisexuality in Lebanon are outlined. Bisexuality: orientation vs. identityAlthough the focus of this chapter is on the social psychological aspects of religion and bisexuality in Lebanon, it is worthwhile to describe briefly research into the definition and prevalence of male bisexual orientation. Some of this research has made its transition into public consciousness in the form of social...

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“…Within recent years, passionate debates have been carried on within American Christian denominations over the issue of accepting homosexuals as members in good standing within congregations and accepting actively practicing gay men and women as clergy. There are seven texts cited by Christians to condemn homosexuality: Noah and Ham (Genesis 9:20-27), Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 19:1-11) (Gnuse, 2015).…”

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Nowadays it is noticeable about home corporations that ensuring the contentment of employees is a real challenge for the managers, or better said, the sustenance of their motivations. The significance of this subject pertains to that theory, which expresses that performance is the multiplicational product of both motivation and capabilities (read more on this theory in for example Vroom 1968, Klein B. -Klein S. 2008. Namely, achieving outstanding organizational performance becomes possible only in those cases, when employees have a sufficient amount of motivation. Shaping up said motivation is greatly on the shoulders of the management, since if they can manage their underlings effectively, the organization may earn great success. The study presents the results of fresh research. I have conducted a survey about leaders of homeland financial institutions in order to obtain research information about the role of management in creating and maintaining motivation within the employees, and what is its coherence with the organizational performance. My subsequent examination consists of what factors induce contentment, and what causes discontent amongst the employees. I am searching for answers for these considerably complex questions. Based on theories of motivation and attitude, I conducted interviews, the results of which I attempt to summarize in this very study and collate it with the results of similar empirical researches. The outstanding role of the corporate managerThe highest possible exploitation of possibilities in human resources by corporate leaders is getting a more and more important role within our society. They have recognized that people are not simply mere work tools, but persons owning such great specialized knowledge, and without their satisfactory motivation, it is not possible for any organization to achieve long-term results (see also Mathur G. -Jugdev K. -T. S. Fung 2008 as an example). Namely, the development of one or two products cannot be considered as insurance of gaining a tenacious competitive advantage, if the corporation can not preserve their employees. The management has a great significance on this matter.Professionals of leadership studies define the essence of leadership in many different ways. According to the viewpoint of the first great expert of this issue, Fayol, leadership is equal and comparable to planning, organizing, directly controlling, coordinating and supervising (Fayol 1916). According to Fiedler (1968, leadership is the process of influencing others for the purpose of finding a common solution to an objective. The wording of Nemes (1998) suggests that leadership is an activity, which orients towards the effective and productive usage of resources to achieve certain goals. Cartwright and Zander (1980) see the secret of leadership in their written summarization about leadership that the leader, surrounding his subordinates, notices the operating functions of key importance. Leadership is the systematical operation of an organization utilizing a scientifically substa...

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Seven Gay Texts: Biblical Passages Used to Condemn Homosexuality

Cited by 36 publications

References 20 publications

Interrogating the Criminalisation of Same-Sex Sexual Activity: A Study of Commonwealth Africa

Interrogating the Criminalisation of Same-Sex Sexual Activity: A Study of Commonwealth Africa

Religion, male bisexuality and sexual risk in Lebanon

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