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Homosexuality is prohibited and is punishable by "karet"(severance).<REF>Vayikra 18:22</REF> | Homosexuality is prohibited and is punishable by "karet"(severance).<REF>Vayikra 18:22</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. <REF> | # If one notices a desire for homosexuality(or any forbidden activity), they must recognize and acknowledge it. <REF>Midrash Yalkut Shimoni Vayikra 20</REF> | ||
# As with any forbidden activity, one must take precautions to prevent oneself from engaging in it; all the more so when challenged with a desire for it.<ref>Devarim 23:10</ref> | # As with any forbidden activity, one must take precautions to prevent oneself from engaging in it; all the more so when challenged with a desire for it.<ref>Devarim 23:10</ref> | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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Revision as of 07:05, 3 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 forbidden activity, one must take precautions to prevent oneself from engaging in it; all the more so when challenged with a desire for it.[5]
