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Homosexuality is a sexual orientation found in humans, [[bonobos]]<sup>citation needed</sup>, dolphins<sup>citation needed</sup> and other vertebrate species. In general, homosexuality is described as a sexual attraction towards a member of one's own gender.
Homosexuality is a sexual orientation found in humans, [[bonobos]]<sup>[[citation needed]]</sup>, dolphins<sup>[[citation needed]]</sup> and other vertebrate species. In general, homosexuality is described as a sexual attraction towards a member of one's own gender.
== Biblical Views on Homosexuality ==
== Biblical Views on Homosexuality ==
''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 to gain dominion over others and not to consenting and loving relationships between couples of the same sex. However, the Book of Romans states that homo are shameful and indecent between men.
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 to gain dominion over others and not to consenting and loving relationships between couples of the same sex. However, the Book of Romans states that homosexual relationships are shameful and indecent between men.
== Homosexuality and Marriage==
== Homosexuality and Marriage==
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 Canada, South Afirca and [[Massachusett]]s. In some other states such as Connecticut a more limited recognition of same-sex relationships is available, called a "civil union". Many other states have passed constitutional amendments banning recognition of same-sex marriages performed anywhere and some groups have pushed for Constitutional amendment barring the legal recognition of same-sex marriages.
Legal marriage between same-sex couples is now recognized in several European nations as well as in Canada, South Africa and [[Massachusett]]s. In some other states such as Connecticut a more limited recognition of same-sex relationships is available, called a "civil union". Many other states have passed constitutional amendments banning recognition of same-sex marriages performed anywhere and some groups have pushed for Constitutional amendment barring the legal recognition of same-sex marriages.