The Sexual Revolution and Islam | thebereancall.org

TBC Staff

It isn't only Christians or even those whose moral compass was pointed toward Christian morality, but is there a New take on culture wars? American Muslims clash with the Sexual Revolution?: 

"Under normal circumstances, it wouldn't be controversial for Islamic leaders to affirm that their faith teaches absolute, unchanging truths about moral issues – including subjects linked to sexuality, marriage and family life.

"But Muslims in America never expected to be called "ignorant and intolerant" because they want public-school leaders to allow children to opt out of academic work that clashes with their faith. But that's what is happening in Montgomery County, Maryland, and a few other parts of the U.S. and Canada, where Muslim parents have been accused of cooperating with the cultural right, said [Yasir Qadhi, dean of the Islamic Seminary of America, near Dallas.]

"More than 200 Muslim scholars and leaders from many Islamic traditions have signed on to a statement titled "Navigating Differences: Clarifying Sexual and Gender Ethics in Islam" which includes statements such as:  

* "By a decree from God, sexual relations are permitted within the bounds of marriage, and marriage can only occur between a man and a woman. In the Quran, God explicitly condemns sexual relations with the same sex."
* "Islam strictly prohibits medical procedures intended to change the sex of healthy individuals, regardless of whether such procedures are termed gender 'affirming' or 'confirming.'"
* "Islam distinguishes between feelings, actions, and identity. God holds individuals accountable for their words and actions, not for their involuntary thoughts and feelings. … (The) stance of Islam on illicit sexual relations goes hand in hand with its protection and promotion of the individual's right to privacy."
* We recognize that our moral code conflicts with the goals of LGBTQ proponents. We also acknowledge their constitutional right to live in peace and free from abuse."

Nevertheless, we emphasize our God-given and constitutional rights to hold, live by, and promote our religious beliefs. … Peaceful coexistence does not necessitate agreement, acceptance, affirmation, promotion, or celebration.”

This is heading for court as "a coalition of Muslims, Jews, Orthodox Christians, evangelicals and others" have banned together. It is hard to tell how this will play out in the current state of Juris Prudence.

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