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''Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination.''  

''Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination.''  

This has been interpreted by many to be a condemnation of homosexual activity, but due to mistranslations and other errors may instead refer to the use of sexual intercourse to gain dominion over others and not to consenting and loving relationships between couples of the same sex.

This has been interpreted by many to be a condemnation of homosexual activity, but due to mistranslations and other errors may instead refer to the use of sexual intercourse to gain dominion over others and not to consenting and loving relationships between couples of the same sex.  However the Book of Romans also states that homosexual acts are shameful and indecent between men.  The Bible does not mention anything against lesbian sex.

== Modern Views on Homosexuality ==

== Modern Views on Homosexuality ==

The American Psychiatric Association de-listed homosexuality as a mental disorder in 1973.[http://www.apa.org/pi/reslgbc.html]  Since that time, homosexuals have advocated for recognition of their civil rights and for equal protection under the law.   

The American Psychiatric Association de-listed homosexuality as a mental disorder in 1973.[http://www.apa.org/pi/reslgbc.html]  Since that time, homosexuals have advocated for recognition of their civil rights and for equal protection under the law.   

Legal marriage between same-sex couples is now recognized in several European nations as well as in the State of Massachusetts.  In other states a more limited recognition of same-sex relationships is available and is called a "civil union".  Many other states have passed constitutional amendments banning recognition of same-sex marriages performed anywhere and some groups on the far right advocate for a Federal amendment to deny equal marriage rights to same-sex couples.

Legal marriage between same-sex couples is now recognized in several socialist European nations as well as in the liberal-oriented State of Massachusetts.  In other states a more limited recognition of same-sex relationships is available and is called a "civil union".  Many other states have passed constitutional amendments banning recognition of same-sex marriages performed anywhere and some groups on the far right advocate for a Federal amendment to deny equal marriage rights to same-sex couples.