Homosexuality

The Etymology
The word homosexual is a Greek and Latin hybrid, with the first
element derived from Greek homos, 'same' (not related to the
Latin homo, 'man', as in Homo sapiens), thus connoting sexual acts
and affections between members of the same sex, including
lesbianism. The first known appearance of homosexual in print is
found in an 1869 German pamphlet by the Austrian-born
novelist Karl-Maria Kertbeny, published anonymously,arguing
against aPrussian anti-sodomy lawIn 1886, Richard von Krafft-
Ebing used the terms homosexual and heterosexual in his
book Psychopathia Sexualis. Krafft-Ebing's book was so popular
among both laymen and doctors that the terms "heterosexual" and
"homosexual" became the most widely accepted terms for sexual
orientation.
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As such, the current use of the term has its roots in
the broader 19th-century tradition of personality taxonomy.
Oxford Definition
Adjective:
sexually attracted to people of ones own
sex.
involving or characterized by sexual
attraction between people of the same
sex:homosexual desire
Noun:
a person who is sexually attracted to
people of their own sex.

Homosexuality in the Bible

The history of
homosexuality in the
Bible may begin in
Genesis 9:2-24, in
which many Christian
scholars believe
that Ham, the youngest
son of Noah, committed
a homosexual act on
his father
,
while the
latter was asleep,
having been overcome
with wine.

History Facts
Homosexuality in Greece
The largest amount of material pertinent to the history of homosexuality is
from Greece, from notable philosophers and writers such as Plato,
Xenophon, Plutarch, and pseudo-Lucian, to plays by Aristophanes, to Greek
artwork and vases. James B. De Young notes that homosexuality seems to
have existed more widely among the ancient Greeks more than among any
other ancient culture. The main form of this was pederasty, a custom that
seems to have been practiced mostly among the upper classes, in which an
older man (the erastest) would make a young free boy (the eromenos) his
sex partner, and become his mentor. This was regulated by the State as an
institution. However, this practice was usually a supplement to marriage,and
thus is seen as being done by bisexuals. The practice of pederasty is
mentioned in Homer's Illiad, and is evidenced to have existed at least 4500
years ago in ancient Egypt.
History Facts
Homosexuality in Rome
Romans emperors were sometimes the most notorious examples of homosexuality.
Edward Gibbon, in his History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, wrote
that "of the first fifteen emperors Claudius was the only one whose taste in love was
entirely correct (not homo-sexual. Seneca (4 B.C-65 A.D.), a statesmen and tutor to
the homosexual emperor Nero, reproved homosexual exploitation, such which which
forced a slave to shave his beard, and dress and behave as a women,
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though
Nero himself castrated a boy, and dressed him as female and married him, after
killing his wife.
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. Many of the most prominent men in Roman society were bisexual
if not homosexual. J ulius Caesar was called by his contemporaries every
woman's man and every man's woman

Edward Gibbon, stated in his History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
that marital faithfulness in the Roman Empire was virtually unknown, and that The
dignity of marriage was restored by the Christians.

Today
The history of homosexuality in modern times is one which evidences a
growth from that which is shameful to mainstream acceptance in the West.
This change may be seen as a product of the sexual revolution beginning
in the 1960s, which saw widespread rebellion toward moral authority, and
against prohibitions against illicit sex in particular. Gay and lesbian rights
groups had existed before and grown during that time, but the rebellion
which marked that era was distinctly manifested by homosexuals on June
28, 1969 in the Stonewall Riots which occurred in Greenwich Village,
injuring police and bystanders. This is seen as marking the beginning of the
modern organizing of gay and lesbian groups, and the promotion of what
conservatives term the homosexual agenda. Gay Democratic clubs began
in every major city, and one fourth of all college campuses had gay and
lesbian groups.[96]. The American Psychiatric Association was
pressured to removed homosexuality from its official listing of mental
disorders, and to treat it as an optional lifestyle
Today
Since Stonewall, the visibility of gays and lesbians has
become an increasing aspect of American life, despite
the fact that the homosexual lifestyle was the primary
cause of the spread of AIDS, which has resulted in the
death of over a half million Americans, and many more
world wide. In addition to the decreased moral influence
by Christians or others, and the increase in erotic
sensuality overall, many credit effective homosexual
public relations strategy for the increasing acceptance of
homosexuality.
Sexual Revolution
Homosexuals often compare
themselves to other minority
groups like the Jews or the
African Americans. Up until
World War two, there were no
powerful and effective hay rights
movements, but only several
years after the war, gays were
inspired by African American
Civil Rights Movement, which led
to more of these movements.
One of the most famous and
effective ones happened the
26th of June 1969 in New York
and are knows as Stonewall
riots.
Dont Ask, Dont Tell
President Clinton was the
first to take the pro-gay step.
He introduced the Dont
Ask, Dont Tell policy, which
allowed gay soldiers in the
military as long as they did
not reveal their sexual
orientation, and military
officials are not allowed to
ask soldiers about their
sexual orientation.
Dont Ask, Dont Tell
Punishment
Sudan
In Sudan , the penalty starts
from five years imprisonment
to death sentence . For men ,
the first " offense " is
punishable with a number of
lashes , while the third "
offense " may be death penalty
. Unmarried women receive
100 lashes , while married
receive a thousand lashes or
stoned .
Nigeria
In Nigeria, not only that
homosexuality is punishable
by death , but also engaged in
lobbying can lead to five years
in prison. For unmarried men ,
homosexuality is punishable
by 100 lashes , and for those
married or divorced 1 year
punishment of death by
stoning .
Punishment
Punishment for homosexuals in Romania 18th century
Although currently not subject to any penalty Romania
gay past this act was severely punished . Thus, in the
18th century, homosexuals were punished by beheading
, confiscation of property and burning at the stake in
public. Gay monks received as punishment isolation in a
monastery where they fed only bread and water . In the
21st century the only "punishment " that homosexuals
receive in Romania is denying the existence of those
who have this sexual orientation. Every year they
organize gay parade to be recognized , but the
Romanian legislation is far from officiating same-sex
marriages
Punishment
Gay shocking cases sentenced to death in January .
In 2007 , a gay Iranian 20-year -old was sentenced to death by
hanging , although a hunger strike to cancel the sentence . He was
hanging out of the public eye, at five o'clock in the morning, although
the law stipulates that executions should be public .
Also in Iran, a 19- year-old burned in 2004 after being sentenced to
death because he was gay.
In Malawi, two gay men were sentenced to 14 years in prison in
2007 for their sexual orientation. The judge was accused gave a
penalty too light for two . Currently , the law in Malawi seeks life
imprisonment on homosexuals.
Statistics
Statistics
Opinions on the sexual relationship between people
of the same gander
LGBT ADOPTION
LGBT adoption is the adoption of children by lesbian, gay, bisexual
and transgender (LGBT) persons. This may be in the form of a joint
adoption by a same-sex couple, adoption by one partner of a same-
sex couple of the other's biological child (step-parent adoption) and
adoption by a single LGBT person.
Adoption by same-sex couples is legal in 14 countries and in
some territories. Opponents of LGBT adoption question whether
same-sex couples have the ability to be adequate parents. Since
constitutions and statutes usually fail to address the adoption rights
of LGBT persons, judicial decisions often determine whether they
can serve as parents either individually or as couples.
LGBT ADOPTION
Gay Adoption
Yes&No
Yes, it is fair.
As all human beings, they have the right to have a family. Therefore
the fact that they are homosexual shouldn't be an opponent to their
life. In addition, it is difficult for them already to find someone who
can help in the production of having a baby for them so adopting is
the best choice they have.
It is wrong It clearly states in the Bible to be homosexual is wrong. God created
women and men to love one another that is why in the begining there was only one
man and one woman. Having gay parents could cause the child to question his/her
sexual orientation where as if they had a mother and a father they would less likely
question themselves. I understand that they are humans too and they deserve equal
rights. But when the step out of the norm they have entered their own state of
equalisim because they have taken the equal right of being married and made it into
their own favor instead of the way we were made to love.
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