Homosexuality - The effect and perception that society has.

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Homosexuality

Homosexuality is one of the few issues today that has such a diverse range of opinion surrounding it. Whether the topic is same sex marriage, or if homosexuality is nothing more than choice; there will always be people arguing both sides. This report is designed not to make people believe a certain way, but to give an awareness of how what we do and say may be affecting others, as well as providing some more diverse ways of thinking. This report with provide alternative viewpoints into issues which surround homosexuality. Topics discussed will consist of same sex marriage, human rights, freedom, and choice; whether it is part of being homosexual or not.

Many people are homosexual many others are not. Are we, the "strait" people of North America, really that different? We all are, after all, just human. We breathe the same air, bleed the same blood. We feel pain and sorrow, anger and hatred.

We all make mistakes and of course we all have the same inclination about right and wrong. What gives us the feeling of right and wrong? Is it wrong to be homosexual? How is one to know? How might others have an influence on the way people think of themselves? The way people make choices? And the Choices that one makes? How does Christianity come into play when taking all of these questions into account?

Christianity

Christianity, like many other religions has the belief that it is wrong to be homosexual. The Bible tells us that Homosexuality is wrong. 1 Corinthians 6:9 says,

"Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor male prostitutes, nor homosexual offenders."

This tells us directly that if you are homosexual...