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==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> | |||
# If one notices a desire for homosexuality(or any forbidden activity), they must recognize and acknowledge it. | |||
# 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. | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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Revision as of 07:28, 2 May 2013
Homosexuality is prohibited and is punishable by "karet"(severance).
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).[1]
- Sexual contact with another man is forbidden through the prohibition of arousing sexual thoughts. [2]
- If one notices a desire for homosexuality(or any forbidden activity), they must recognize and acknowledge it.
- 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.
