Religions

How do I reconcile my queer alliance while converting to Islam?

Question asked by Stephanie (22 years old heterosexual woman from Canada, Canada)

Question answered on September 15, 2010 by Kelley R

Sorted in Politics, Questions, Religions

Hi Stephanie, Thank you for writing to us here at Alterheros, we appreciate your question and will do our best at helping you. You are faced with a conflict between your feelings towards Islam and your Ally status for the queer community. Having been raised by a gay parent, you feel strongly ... Read more.

My gay brother wants to die

Question asked by Jasmin (19 years old heterosexual woman from United States of America, United States of America)

Question answered on October 5, 2009 by Équipe AlterHéros

Sorted in Questions, Religions, Suicide

Hello Jasmin, Thank you for writing to AlterHéros. You say that your brother's homosexuality and your religion are at odds, causing him to think about suicide. Unfortunately, gay youth are much more susceptible to thoughts of suicide because of the perceived lack of tolerance towards homosexuality. Contrary to some beliefs, homosexuality is ... Read more.

My Christian friend is against homosexuality. I think I’m in love with her, should I tell her?

Question asked by Sandra Olson (18 years old questioning woman from United States of America, United States of America)

Question answered on July 27, 2009 by Dee Gamme

Sorted in Coming out, Questions, Religions

Hello Sandra, thanks for dropping us a line! I'm sorry you are having to face this dilemma with your good friend. It seems like there are 2 main struggles going on. One is the struggle to be heard, to be understood, and known for your true feelings. The second struggle is ... Read more.

I had a traumatic experience with a man. Now I am scared to be Muslim AND gay.

Question asked by Mazin ( questioning man)

Question answered on July 13, 2009 by Rimma Orenman

Sorted in Harassment, Questions, Religions

Hi Mazin, Thank you for your well articulated question. It is clear that you have been through traumatic experiences. It seems also clear that you know yourself well and are able to be truthful with yourself and assert your identity and are trying, in an articulate and well thought-out way to ... Read more.

I’m Pakistani and Gay – I need help!

Question asked by m. nasir (28 years old homosexual man from Pakistan, Pakistan)

Question answered on June 2, 2009 by Hillary Greer

Sorted in Questions, Religions, Gay living

Hi M. Nasir, It's hard when the community that you live in doesn't accept you for who you are and doesn't treat you with full equality. This is something that minorities of all kinds (not just homosexual people) around the world face on a daily basis. From what I can tell ... Read more.

Is having a sex-change acceptable if I am Muslim?

Question asked by shoaib (18 years old questioning man from United Kingdom (Great Britain), United Kingdom (Great Britain))

Question answered on June 2, 2009 by Kay Wo

Sorted in Questions, Religions, Transsexuality

Hi Shoaib, Thanks for writing in to us at AlterHéros. It looks like there are two main issues that you've addressed in your post: transgenderism and transsexualism. Identifying as transgendered generally refers to a person who was born as a particular gender but does not fit into the conventional ... Read more.

Is it o.k. to like having sex with girls more than with boys?

Question asked by nisha (19 years old questioning woman from United States of America, United States of America)

Question answered on March 31, 2009 by Philip Borden

Sorted in Bisexuality, Questions, Religions

Hi Nisha, Thanks for coming to us with your question. I'll try to help with your situation as best I can. You say you're curious as to whether or not it's right for you to enjoy having sex with women more than men. Your concerns are based on your parents' feelings ... Read more.

Religiosity Vs. Homosexuality: Gallup

Article published on March 14, 2009 in www.islamonline.net by Muhammed Qasim, IOL Correspondent

Sorted in Dossiers, Religions

WASHINGTON — Whether a Muslim, Christian, Jew or a Hindu, being more devout to one’s religion makes him/her more opposed to homosexual practices, according to a new study based on surveys by the leading international pollster Gallup. "The proportion of residents who say their communities are not good places for gays or lesbians to live [...]

I hate how religions portray homosexuality

Question asked by mickey (17 years old from Canada, Canada)

Question answered on November 11, 2008 by JP Duc

Sorted in Gay & Lesbian, Questions, Religions

Hi Mickey, Thank you for your question. First I'd like to tell you that you're not alone. People who do not identify themselves as heterosexual have been struggling with legal, moral and societal issues ever since the beginning of modern society. Back in the Middle Ages, they use to call the people ... Read more.

Why do all religions condemn homosexuality?

Question asked by irfan (20 years old questioning man from Pakistan, Pakistan)

Question answered on October 16, 2008 by JP Duc

Sorted in Gay & Lesbian, Questions, Religions

Hi Irfan, Thank you for your feedback.. I respect you, your religion and your culture. I understand these beliefs are very important to you and are a part of your identity. However, your beliefs may be so strong that you cannot detach yourself from what you have been taught to be able ... Read more.

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