A little while ago, someone brought up the religion of Islam to me; and they said Islam was not going along with our modern culture.... Have been doing a little study....
Some of the laws of Islam, and some Muslim countries, are very strict in their dealings with homosexuality [as of 2015]. There's a possible death penalty under Shariah law, as far as I understand [as of 2015]. Some other Muslim people have been re-examining the beliefs of Islam about homosexuality and they're watering down the issues.... They're compromising and excusing their views....
Research has shown that in 2015, many Muslims believed the practise of homosexuality was wrong even if the Quran didn't address it much, if at all? NOTE, added on September 11: The story of Lot and the city of Sodom are included in the Quran, but there are different interpretations about them. And otherwise, the Quran is less strict than the Bible.
Devout Muslims believe in Allah and they want to follow a code of morality. It can be difficult for those who feel that they're inherently gay and who perhaps grew up with those feelings.... Sensible people understand that there needs to be support for gays within their religion but it's a challenge, and gays may spend time in confusion and dysfunction.... However, if Muslims want to hold to their standards, I believe it's their right to do so. It's the same as in my church that I believe people are entitled to their beliefs.
Instead of going along with traditional values alone, maybe people need to have a deeper look at the issues...? They need to give some thought to these matters? And if people decide on what's good for their own religion, then they can consider how they'll treat those outside of their religion, as I've been suggesting for conservative Christians.... According to my Internet research, there is some conflict within the Muslim faith? But to be clear, I believe it IS OKAY for the different religions to have their beliefs and standards.
