Islamic conference says homosexuality OK
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 8:39 pm
The discussion was organized by Arus Pelangi, a non-governmental group.
Scholars said that condemnation of homosexuality by Muslims is based on narrow-minded interpretations of Islamic teaching.
Siti Musdah Mulia of the Indonesia Conference of Religions and Peace said:
“There is no difference between lesbians and non lesbians. In the eyes of God, people are valued based on their piety…And talking about piety is God’s prerogative to judge. The essence of the religion is to humanize humans, respect and dignify them.”
Another speaker at the discussion, Nurofiah of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), said that heterosexuality is a social construction that has ultimately led the majority to ban homosexuality.
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Scholars said that condemnation of homosexuality by Muslims is based on narrow-minded interpretations of Islamic teaching.
Siti Musdah Mulia of the Indonesia Conference of Religions and Peace said:
“There is no difference between lesbians and non lesbians. In the eyes of God, people are valued based on their piety…And talking about piety is God’s prerogative to judge. The essence of the religion is to humanize humans, respect and dignify them.”
Another speaker at the discussion, Nurofiah of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), said that heterosexuality is a social construction that has ultimately led the majority to ban homosexuality.
http://www.365gay.com/news/islamic-conf ... uality-ok/
