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Homosexuality is prohibited and is punishable by "karet"(severance). | Homosexuality is prohibited and is punishable by "karet"(severance).<REF>{{NoSource}}</REF> | ||
==The prohibition of homosexuality== | ==The prohibition of homosexuality== | ||
# A man may not lie sexually with another man. The punishment for doing so is karet and HaShem considers the act to be a "to'eva"( perversion).<ref>Vayikra 18:22, Keritot 2a</ref> | # A man may not lie sexually with another man. The punishment for doing so is karet and HaShem considers the act to be a "to'eva"( perversion).<ref>Vayikra 18:22, Keritot 2a</ref> | ||
# Sexual contact with another man is forbidden through the prohibition of arousing sexual thoughts. <ref> Nidah 13b</ref> | # Sexual contact with another man is forbidden through the prohibition of arousing sexual thoughts. <ref> Nidah 13b</ref> | ||
# If one notices a desire for homosexuality(or any forbidden activity), they must recognize and acknowledge it. | # If one notices a desire for homosexuality(or any forbidden activity), they must recognize and acknowledge it. <REF>{{NoSource}}</REF> | ||
# As with any other desire for a forbidden activity, one must take precautions to protect themselves from committing a forbidden act, especially one deserving of karet. | # As with any other desire for a forbidden activity, one must take precautions to protect themselves from committing a forbidden act, especially one deserving of karet.<REF>{{NoSource}}</REF> | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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Revision as of 20:22, 2 May 2013
Homosexuality is prohibited and is punishable by "karet"(severance).[1]
The prohibition of homosexuality
- A man may not lie sexually with another man. The punishment for doing so is karet and HaShem considers the act to be a "to'eva"( perversion).[2]
- Sexual contact with another man is forbidden through the prohibition of arousing sexual thoughts. [3]
- If one notices a desire for homosexuality(or any forbidden activity), they must recognize and acknowledge it. [4]
- As with any other desire for a forbidden activity, one must take precautions to protect themselves from committing a forbidden act, especially one deserving of karet.[5]
Sources
- ↑ EVERY HALACHA ON HALACHIPEDIA STRICTLY REQUIRES A SOURCE. PLEASE ADD SOURCE HERE, OTHERWISE THIS HALACHA WILL BE REMOVED.
- ↑ Vayikra 18:22, Keritot 2a
- ↑ Nidah 13b
- ↑ EVERY HALACHA ON HALACHIPEDIA STRICTLY REQUIRES A SOURCE. PLEASE ADD SOURCE HERE, OTHERWISE THIS HALACHA WILL BE REMOVED.
- ↑ EVERY HALACHA ON HALACHIPEDIA STRICTLY REQUIRES A SOURCE. PLEASE ADD SOURCE HERE, OTHERWISE THIS HALACHA WILL BE REMOVED.
