Scholars differ but some see the fall of Adam and Eve as an allegory that is reflected in the lives of us all.
People want what is not allowed. In the prohibition days of 1930s America, people drank home brewed liquor. Banning of marijuana and heroin only increases the desire to consume.
We see the enforced sexual abstinance of Catholic priests reflected in a probable long history of paedophilia.
Soldiers in armies and prisoners in gaols are involved in same sex relations. Sexuality is expressed in times of stress in terms of people available.
In the Moslem world, there are strict limits placed on interaction of men and women. This will not necessarily produce a pure society, human nature being what it is. It can provide a fertile ground for the gay and lesbian lifestyle.
Proof lies in the increasing incidence of HIV/AIDS in some Moslem countries:
Cultural Approach to HIV/AIDS Harm Reduction in Muslim Countries
27 Oct 2005 ... The social stigma attached to HIV/AIDS, that exists in all
societies is much more pronounced in Muslim cultures. This stigma prevents
those at ...www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1298319/ - Similar
Gay Muslim Outs Himself to Muslim Scholars at Conference
There may be considerable pressure on those suffering HIV infection in Moslem countries. The response has to be largely Moslem. HIV/AIDS can open the door to foreign gays and lesbians with a message of rights with no responsibilities.
We all face the same temptations. Both the Bible and Koran deal with temptation and sin.
Self-discipline of Christian faith can lead to commitment in many and temptation in others. Discipline of Islam supported by Sharia law can lead to commitment in many with temptation and sin driven under ground.
There are good people in all cultures who can be of help with the AIDS pandemic.
Gay Muslim Outs Himself to Muslim Scholars at Conference
3 Dec 2007 ... Doors of tolerance start to open for gay Muslims? ... to
Yemen at the International Consultation on Islam and HIV/AIDS,
organised by the charity, ...www.ukgaynews.org.uk/Archive/07/Dec/0302.htm
AIDS Cases Rising in Muslim Countries, Driven by Gay Sex ...
8 Aug 2011 ... Rates of H.I.V. infection have been increasing in Muslim
countries, ... AIDS is on the rise in many Muslim countries, driven by men
HIV/AIDS, Islam and the Muslim World
31 Jan 2011 ... a compendium of resources on HIV, AIDS, Islam and the Muslim
There may be considerable pressure on those suffering HIV infection in Moslem countries. The response has to be largely Moslem. HIV/AIDS can open the door to foreign gays and lesbians with a message of rights with no responsibilities.
We all face the same temptations. Both the Bible and Koran deal with temptation and sin.
Self-discipline of Christian faith can lead to commitment in many and temptation in others. Discipline of Islam supported by Sharia law can lead to commitment in many with temptation and sin driven under ground.
There are good people in all cultures who can be of help with the AIDS pandemic.
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