Indonesian Moderate Muslims Accept Gays

[FreeState]

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A Muslim conference in Jakarta, Indonesia concluded that homosexuality is permissible. (Jakarta Post)

Moderate Muslim scholars said there were no reasons to reject homosexuals under Islam, and that the condemnation of homosexuals and homosexuality by mainstream ulema and many other Muslims was based on narrow-minded interpretations of Islamic teachings.

Siti Musdah Mulia of the Indonesia Conference of Religions and Peace cited the Koran’s al-Hujurat (49:3) that one of the blessings for human beings was that all men and women are equal, regardless of ethnicity, wealth, social positions or even sexual orientation.

“There is no difference between lesbians and nonlesbians. In the eyes of God, people are valued based on their piety,” she told the discussion organized by nongovernmental organization Arus Pelangi.

[foxfeet]

1. It's a start.

[ZombieHorde]

2. Another small religious group down, many many more to go. nt

[Divine Discontent]

3. How refreshing!!!!!!!! God bless them!

KICK KICK KICK!!!!!!

[AlecBGreen]

4. kick

[RetiredTrotskyite]

5. Kick n/t

[Toasterlad]

6. How Nice Of Indonesian Moderate Muslims.

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