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from Theological Issues
Help for Same-Sex Attracted Muslims
Adherents to the Islamic faith now have a new web
site -- straightway.sinfree.net -- to assist
them in upholding the tenets of their faith.
Straightway.sinfree.net explains its position as follows:
"Islam promotes the beauty of the creation of the
male-female pair, which is the basis for humanity's growth.
Homosexual relationships go against the natural order and
harm both the individuals involved and society at large.
They have been forbidden by the Creator, as detailed in both
the Qur'an and the Bible.
"Nowadays, however, there is a strong agenda (especially in
the West) to promote same-sex relationships as being equal
to inter-sex ones in terms of health and morality.
Television programmes, for example, are becoming
increasingly 'liberal,' exposing the public to more explicit
images as well as messages. As Muslims, we decry this
degeneration, which only demonstrates the lack of moral
grounding our society has.
"Most worryingly, we note that many Muslims - especially the
youth - have become fooled by this media onslaught,
resulting in inner turmoil and confusion...
"For many, the only way to cool the burning guilt inside is
to abandon their belief in Islam, while others settle for
twisting the religion's teachings to paint their deviant
actions as acceptable. There have also been organisations
set up in various countries to promote the strange concept
of the "Gay Muslim". While still small and insignificant,
they seem to be becoming more vocal and well-known...
"However, increasing numbers of young people are becoming
confused by their messages. It is now imperative that we
face up to these groups and show them definitively what
Islam has to say, as derived from the Qur'an and Sunnah by
those qualified to do so.
"The Straight Way Foundation calls on Muslims who feel
same-sex attractions to strive to understand and deal with
them as Muslims. We invite you to follow Allah's guidance
above your own desires."
Updated: 19 August 2008
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