Homosexuality
The 21st Century has broke the barriers of sexual orientation. Here love is shared between two individuals, the gender is a trivial matter! Though it is less of a stigma today than it used to be some years back, gay life can still not be easy. Gay life comes with all sorts of social, moral and religious confrontations. Much diversity exists among individuals who identify themselves as homosexuals. While there are some who fit the stereotype of a sexually promiscuous male who cannot maintain a relationship, the vast majority of gay people, female and male, live quiet, normal lives. Many gay people raise children, alone or with partners. Because of the sexist connotation of the word 'homosexual', 'gay' or, for women, 'lesbian', is more politically correct. In recent years, Gay Rights has become an issue in many parts of America, as men and women struggle to be accepted as ordinary citizens. There are various treatment and diversity issues that gays and lesbians are facing. For information on gay rights and homosexuality in general see the articles below.
- The Stonewall Riots
The Stonewall riots were an important part of American history, and an even more important part of the homosexual community of the nation. It was the first violent demonstration for gay rights in the United States.
- Homosexuality in Education
A graduate student in Georgia has been told by her university that she will be dismissed from her degree program, if she does not alter her religious beliefs in regard to homosexuality.
- The Gay Christian Movement
Understanding gay spirituality requires an understanding of how God's love for humankind remains consistent while history changes our societies and, ultimately, our theologies.
- Lesbianism and India
A large number of studies that delve into the ancient Hindu scriptures to look for acceptability, or at least instances of lesbian behavior often come up with a priceless observation...things haven't changed much for same-sex relationships for women over millennia.
- Christianity and Homosexuality
Many Christian faiths hold that homosexual behavior is (and always has been) a sin. Some faiths also condemn homosexual orientation, regardless of behavior.
- Religions and Homosexuality
Here you can find information about various views of Homosexuality in Buddhism and Islam.
- Health Hazards of Homosexuality
Research suggests that being gay or lesbian is not genetically or biologically hazardous, but that risk factors are conferred through "homophobic fallout."
- WH Qs about Gays
What is a gay? How about being a gay? Who are gays? Is there any government which supports it?...So short life and so many questions to answer. You can read on to find more about Gays.
- History of Homosexuality
What is the History of same-sex unions? Well, There is a long history of same-sex marriages in the western world. Many early western societies tolerated it. Surprisingly, they even celebrated same-sex relationships. Proofs of same-sex marriage are not clear, but there are some evidences, of same-sex marriages in ancient Rome. They can also be traced in ancient Greece, and even in medieval Europe. There are also some other evidences of Same-sex unions among Native Americans and Africans.
- Understanding Homosexuality
Some early civilizations, such as those of ancient Greece and Rome, often accepted homosexual behavior but, in general, did not make a distinction between homosexuality and heterosexuality as orientations. Homosexual and heterosexual responses were considered to both be "natural" feelings that manifest to a greater or lesser degree in different individuals.
- Homosexuality and our Forefathers
In most ancient cultures it was an accepted form of sexual behavior, the only interesting fact being lesbian women were more closeted than gay men. The great debates that surround homosexuality, same-sex marriages and other questions that are raised as ethical have appeared only in the prudish Victorian times.
