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Apparently the question of Lia provoked quite a lot of reaction and I have already been asked many times to write about same sex relationships. I’m not planning to write a column about this issue but in my new book “The Winner stands alone” I mention a relationship between two women.
I’m intrigued though and I would like for you to discuss openly about what you think about same sex relationships.
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As human being, as catholic [faith-based not church-based], as man, as gay man… As all of these, I feel and understand and live my life with a sense of love (couple love) that exists within the paradigm of what “homosexual” or “gay” is for society in general…
However, I do believe in a different world where that does not make a difference…
Paulo, your stories have inspired me in several moments of my life, they have ignited within me a sparkle to be stronger than the strongest of the obstacles, or just to let myself die for a while, to reborn from the ashes, cleaner and shinier…
Right now I am having a blog and a youtube channel in the search of the Man of my Life…
http://youtube.com/areyoumygayboyfriend
http://manofmylife.blogspot.com
I refuse to continue accepting the excuse of the world in which I live not to believe that as gay man I will find the man of my life…
My search is on, many have called me desperate, stupid, crazy or just simply “dirty faggot”…
It is part of the path…
Today I am happy with the decision I made…
I am in a search without pressure…
But I have followed what my heart told me to.
Cloudy times have passed as well as shinny days since I started this, more cloudy and sunny ones to come… Within them, one day, HE will come along, and I will be ready to receive him in my arms.
It was sad to hear you say you are not planing to write a book that touches the issue. I do believe that with the amount of people that read you, you will be able to write something that will touch the hearts of many to start getting a new perspective on what homosexuality is, or at least to stop bulling on us and leave us love alone.
My most warmest regards,
Dey
PS: Living in a world that is not ready to accept me, has not been an impediment for me to live my life with honor and truth. Unfortunately not every gay person feels this way.
….only one remark concerning the influence of homosexual parents on their children. It does not exist any theory or analysis,that the children which live with homosexual parents will also get this kind of sexual orientation.
…and besides this: All homosexual persons have heterosexual parents.
“Education” can not influence sexual orientation.
Hi Professor
I don’t know what university you went to but I think they will spell succinct correctly
xxxx
Querido Paulo,
para el amor, no hay fronteras, tengo amigos gays, y lo adoro, deben tener sus derechos como todo el mundo, un beso muy grande!!:))
For me,
I am 14 years old and I do not support same sex marriage, because life was ordered by God in way that man should love woman, and not the other way around.Here in the Philippines same sex marraige is forbidden by the church(because the main religion is catholic)for man or a woman to love his/her other same sex, something is going n and is wrong with that person. Justification of same sex marriage is up to them but I still believe that it is 100% sin. Love is and should be bordered by the love of a person to his/her opposite sex, but of course a person has his own freedom of will given by God. For me love is and should be meant ONLY for man and woman, as God ordained it to be…^_^
takecare Paulo,
love your books.
Well, anyway, that’s my point of view for what it’s worth. So to re-cap, in a somewhat foreshortened and intentionally sesinct manner, NO! …That is, of course, a qualified ‘no’. Notwhithstanding the more extrenuous elements of an olanzomoralistic perspective otherwise deliberationalistically derived from the musings of a wandering mind.
Professor Eldridge-Sinderton
University of
I saw a good point raised about allowing same sex couples to adopt children. I understand the concern that these children do not get to choose their parents and are thus forced to live with a same sex couple whether they want to or not. But what child does get to choose thier parents or the situation they are born into? Some children are born rich, some are born poor. Some are born into powerfull families, others are born into more common families. Some children are born to loving parents, others to abusive ones.
No child gets to choose their parents. But if there is a loving relationship between two men or two women and they will share that love with a child…is that not better than growing up in an orphanage or with parents who do not want them?
It’s really difficult topic. Homosexuality is not natural. It’s against God’s laws. But the coin has two sides. So, if two persons of the same sex are happy with each other, let it be so. Society should more tolerate to these situations and break stupid stereotypes, which is making our life more difficult
Homosexuality ?
Pour ma part paulo, tu sais, que je pnse qu el’amour n’a pas de couleur, n’a pas d’opinion, n’a pas d’origine, n’a pas de sexe. Les homosexuels existent depuis toujours et pour toujours, ils sont au fondements de la Démocratie et des arts et avoir des relations avec des relations de même sexe, que l’on soit finalement homosexuel ou hétérosexuel n’a rien de répréensible. Il n’y a pa sde limites, l’amour n’a pa sde limites sinon le viol, la pédophilie, et la zoophilie.
Je t’avais posé une question sur le même sujet qui devait passer sur le blog, mais je ne sais pas s’il était passé.
Gros bisous Paulo
Michel – Président du Fan Club Francais
even if homosexuality is natural, it does not mean it right and not justify its acceptance. I think promiscuity is more natural. next argument would be beastality is also natural.
everything natural is not b’ful and whats not b’ful and beneficial should not be propagated.
homosexuality is rality but it cant be propagated its ionstitutionalisation is ot necessary. it should be treated at par with prostitution which is natural but un social.you are free to exercise it but not propagate and institutionalise it.
Should a person have a male or a female partner? What about age? Nationality? … I think it is not upon me to decide such questions on behalf of somebody else.
I do believe, however, that all people are looking for a soul mate. If we happen to find a man or a woman does not matter since we all have a male and a female side within us.
Dear Paulo,
I come from Croatia, so, I am really sorry on my bad English :)
I just wont to say that I can´t understand that and I think that is absolutely unnatural. Maybe, I am just very conservative, but I have a filling that homosexual relationships became a trend and that hurts me. As a Catholic, I don´t approve that…actually, I can understand that some people are born with that disorder and I respect that, but I am frightened because so many people are homosexual.
That is not normal, not natural and I am sure about that!!!
I have a filling that there is more homosexual people than heterosexual and I blame medias for that.
That is my opinion, dear Paulo…
I send You many greetings and many thanks!!!
Bye
I’ve noticed a lot of men who are gay tend to act very effeminate, as though they are not happy being born male and the same goes with women. Oftentimes one partner takes on a very masculine role.
I understand that everyone wants to be loved. But I can’t help but wonder if there is a psychological/emotional problem here that is not being addressed. My cousin who was married for many years and has two adult children has recently come out as being gay. She lives with her partner and they now have a daughter. Her partner was the one who carried the child. My cousin is very masculine and has a very negative attitude towards men. As being homosexual becomes more common, it is also becoming more common for them to organise to have children. I worry about how my cousin’s attitude will affect her daughter.
Gay pride parades don’t come across as examples of love to me. They appear to be more about a fixation with lust.
Also you can’t dismiss the effect being raped, molested etc. would have on a person. I honestly wonder, of the many people who are homosexuals – how many of them have never had any negative experiences to influence the way they feel.
Everybody wants to be loved and accepted – and whether they are heterosexual or homosexual I would love anyone as a person, I would love their heart and soul and believe them to be precious to God.
i m happily livin with my nf where i m also a male.. its not a problem to go on a relationship with the same gender as long as love ,care and faithfulness is there,….
Hey, I think this topic is quite interesting. I was about to leave your site when I noticed about same sex relationship.
Actually, here in the Philippines, people aren’t really open about it. It’s disgusting for them to see. Maybe they really don’t appreciate the meaning of love. Right?
I cannot really attest to that, that I’m in favor of it. but I think, that’s not a reason for you to be ashamed of, also to be proud of. Because it’s wrong. But it’s love.
According to the Bible, we were bound to love each other but not the same sex. God created man and women to be together. The world is not for man to man or vice-versa.
For me, there is nothing wrong about it. but it’s a mistake. But if I would have a daughter and she would fall in love to another girl, maybe I would be thinking about it. haha! especially if my daughter is so beautiful and everything.
But this is what I’m pointing out, love is a decision. It’s your choice isn’t it? we have the freedom to choose whatever we want for ourselves. but we should never forget that we have rules. We should respect ourselves first before we gain some.
I hope this make sense. ;] and Sir Paulo, I loved your book. Veronika Decides to die, my ex-lover recommended it to me, SHE loved it too.. ;]]
I, myself, have been in a same-sex relationship multiple times. I’m not lesbian, but I am bi-sexual. I personally don’t see anything wrong with it. If a man or woman wants to become involved in a relationship of someone of the same sex, then that is their decision. Regardless as to what others or society may think, whatever makes them happy should not be treated as though it’s wrong.
I will never judge nor will i stereotype. I understand now how imperfect human beings are. It is very difficult to break the dreams of human beings and maybe a fantasy is yet again a beginning of a beautiful dream.
Gay marraige wont solve the problem of orphans because gays wont be superhuman and wont adopt all orphans.
I am not gainst same sex relation and marraige but i am staunchly against adoption by homosexuals because child barely has any option and then family is complete with mother and father both.
I feel if homosexuality is natural then it would be natural for them not to have kids.
same sex relations are a ralty and its there whether we accept it or not. So better accept it and live peacefully.
To each his/her own.
Todas as formas de amor, devem serem respeitadas.
No entanto, creio que ainda vai demorar certo tempo, para a sociedade encarar com naturalidade um casal do mesmo sexo. Nas religiões, essa aceitação será ainda mais lenta.
I do believe in old fashion way of living, and in my opinion all
these violence, stress, desease, unbalance life & allll are coming
from confused generatin… they R not happy & satisfied with their life, but at the same time they don’t know what really they are looking for ?? It is very sad to see that these kind if relation, causes many problems for next generation. If there is going to be a next one ??
Greetings Paulo,
I, personally, do not agree with the idea of same sex relationships.
My opinion is based on two things, even though each of them alone is a strong enough statement:
The first is due to my own religious belief.
The second is that it goes against the nature.
It is natural for a woman and a man to be in a relationship, the fruit of their relationship develops into another human. This fruit is a blessing, it came directly and naturally from two people that loved each other. It is made from love.
Meanwhile in a same-sex relationship, naturally- by that I mean without any of our sophisticated scientific methods being applied nowadays- no blessings comes out of it. Even when love exits. Instead of being bless-full, it stops nature from continuing its cycle, and eventually kills nature.
Please, I do not want to offend anyone. This is my own personal opinion.
as long as you are true to yourself, then your sexual orientation should make you feel happy, liberating and more fulfilled but if your sexual orientation is a mask to cover up some hidden pain, then it will only give you despair.
A teacher asked Jesus “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?”
Jesus answers “The most important one is Love the Lord your God with all your heart and all your soul. The second is this, Love your neighbor as you love yourself”.
Notice neither of these are conditioned upon anything. Jesus not say love Love your Lord when things are going well, when you have food to eat and a shelter for your family. Just as he does not say love your neighbor when you agree with them. Jesus not say love your white neighbor, your christian neighbor, your straight neighbor.
How wonderous this world could be if we all listened to this single passage and really took it to heart and just Loved.
o gènero não é de todo importante….o que importa são as pessoas e os sentimentos….
Since the question has been asked here in the internet, I am reading all comments.
Now I am wondering, because many persons are judging and talking about “natural” and “unnatural”. And I feel that in most cases “natural” is seen as good and “unnatural” is translated as bad. And sometimes “natural” is set equivalent with “normal”.
But is “NATURE” always “GOOD”? Is “NATURE” = “GOD”? I do not think so.
On the one hand we are all human beeings and individuals but on the other hand we are all living in a society.
Hopefully everybody will find the love of the life (or at least for a period in the life) and it does not matter “who” it is.
Homosexuality is one of the results of growing up with an absent father or mother or both in a family or a result of a domineering father or mother. Homosexuality is a result of the imbalance in the family due to internal and external sources.
Homosexuality is a mental state, its not a disease or genetically inherited. Its simply how one interpreted his internal feelings and what he sees in the outside. Being a homosexual is simply a decision and like all decisions, can be taken or reversed.
Understanding homosexuality will answer one’s confusion about his sex and will give ample time for anyone to decide which path is best to take.
Allowing same sex marriage will make more imbalances in society, slowly destroying the traditional family structure.
Men will cease to become men. Women will cease to become women. Fathers will cease to become fathers. Mothers will cease to become mothers. When no one is doing their part, the family is effectively destroyed.
You cannot fix an imbalance with another imbalance.
Imbalances creates problems. Problems create money. Unscrupulous people make money in the expense of others. Unscrupulous people create more unscrupulous individuals resulting to chaos.
In the end, the devil wins in deceiving us.
Querido Mago!
Sempre, mas sempre mesmo, fui uma pessoa desprovida de preconceitos, em geral. Quanto à sexualidade humana e até dos outros animais, pois animais também somos, com algumas diferenças – por vezes para pior – procuro acatar a opção de cada um desde que não prejudique a dos demais. Nas mais remotas civilizações, o homossexualismo pontificava abertamente. Porém, a minha está bem definida: sou hetero!Rsss…Beijos
Hi Alexander Baloche,
Though I’ve observed Gay Pride Parade only on TV, I came to same conclusions like you.
They should not be crucified for their choice but making all that comotion is not right either. I do not care if they get married or not but I am against permition for adopting children by homosexual couples.
Love
Luce
Dear Paulo
Finding love and i mean true love is so hard. When two people fall in love and can feel that love at their core and their lifes are fuller and they are happier and growing, I don’t personally see an issue with it.
We are all here to fulfill our destinies and learn our lessons, for ourselves and the universe at large. If a person’s chosen path is to walk that particular jouney to learn his lessons, who are we to judge?
Having said that, I am not interested in same sex relationships. I have been the victim of 13 rapists over a long period of time, so the victim of male abuse, yet it has no turned me to look towards having a same sex relationship.
Each one to himself though. This world would be so much of a better place if we can learn to love more and judge less.
Much Love!
He,
Sex between gay unions is physically unnatural and as mayank (see above) pointed out earlier, it will restrict the growth of the human population. However, the unnaturalness is mostly based on the physical act itself rather that the love that could flourish between two people. On the spiritual/emotional level I realize that a good proportion of the male/female relationships are uncomfortably close to the border of malice, possessiveness and power and those relationships I find not only unnatural but personally unacceptable from the point of view of the people involved and the society they live in.
Having said that it is also true that gay unions restrict the growth of the human race but this doesn’t have to be a bad thing, it will possible make us cherish children and their inherent natural gifts more clearly and honestly.
But there is a second point that Marie-Ora (see above) made earlier that does need some clarification. In a lot of the comments I read there is a certain fairy tale view emerging that gay unions are about two souls that meet and are of the same sex and despite (or because of that) fall in love. Though I really like this view, it’s not a realistic one to hold exclusively.
I’ve been born and raised in Amsterdam, and for those of you who have never visited my city, if San Francisco is the gay capital of the world we are undoubtedly second.
Normally this is a sign of liberal minded country, however blind liberalism leads in our case to a form of fanaticism, I will explain why.
During the last gay pride we had a lot of media/political commotion over letting an under 17 gay boot attend the gay pride canal ride. Now in the end this was not allowed, to much dismay of older gays for very un-fairy tale reasons. For the reality of gay pride is simple, it’s sex and drug ,A LOT OF SEX a lot of drugs and a limited amount of gay rights activities etc. how do I know this? Simple, I have attended it once and I have a fair amount of gay people in my social circle. Now I don’t have any problems with organized orgies whether you’re gay or straight or older people experimenting with drugs. What I do want to make clear is that the view of being gay, in reality, has much more to do with horn intoxicated man and woman wanting to get it on, then with two souls meeting their soul mate who happen to be in the same sexbody as they are.
I did not see Lisa’question.. so I wonder are we talking about a sexual relationship or non or both….I am heterosexual, but for me I have my deepest friendships with women. I have many friendships with men, but they are not at the level of the spirit that I have with my women friends. I love them dearly, enjoy being close to them but have no sexual desire for another woman. The relationship between a man and a woman as in Eleven Minutes between Maria and Ralf is the ultimate and we see there how each becomes both man and woman for this perfection..I understood that perfectly….I cannot say that I understand homosexuality or lesbianism, but have homsexual friends who I love and get along with…I have one very dear friend who is homosexual and if he is in love and is happy and hurting no-one…then I cannot see the harm. And I would say the same for two women in a lesbian relationship. It does not appeal to me….but if they have found love that is good for them…..However, and I have no wish to offend people here I do think that and I am influenced by my religion, that the family is one man, one woman and to procreate. I am sure that two men together or two women together could give a home to a child, but I dont think it is fair on the child, because then you are imposing your lifestyle upon them which at present is not the accepted norm of family life.
It is a difficult question….I am sure there are many different answers….with love Angela (Starlight my space)
Once,a boy friend of mine kissed me on my lips even before I knew that (?)he was a gay. That day, I felt too bad. I thought of filing a complaint against him for the misbehavior. And later, I realised that it was his natural character, and so I tried to forget it. I just stopped frienship with him, because I was disappointed by his unexpected behavior.
I think, nobody is born a homosexual. Conditions make them so. In societies where pre-marital sex is a taboo, it’s obvious that people turn homosexuals.
In Third World countries like India and Nepal, it’s the middle-class unmarried individuals aged between 20 to 30 who turn to be homosexuals because of the lack of a sex-partner. They are in their peak time of sexual desire, but due to the unfulfilment of which they get their desires fulfilled with a same-sex partner who is easily accessible.
i live with a gay couple and they are two of the lovelist people i know. i admit though that when people asked me who i was living with i found myself saying ‘some gay friends of mine’. on reflection i was quite disgusted with myself for including the word ‘gay’ in describing them. they are my friends and i love them. they don’t need a title when being spoken about. they have names.
when i am with them they make me happy because they are happy and what can possibly be wrong in that. everyone’s goal in life is to find happiness and love and i think it is everyone’s right to do that in their own way with whomever they wish.
You can never judge from the outside any love or any relationship for that matter because you need to be deeply in it to fully understand. I have no right to tell anyone who they should love just the same way as I have no right to tell anyone how many children they should have.
The most frequent reason against homosexuality is the lack of reproduction. Should we then ban all relationships where there are no children?
It’s not a question of public and it’s not a question of society. It’s a question of two people, always.
Io non ho mai avuto pregiudizi….l’amore è amore, sia fra uomo e donna, sia fra 2 donne che fra 2 uomini…non c’è diversità, assolutamente!!
BAci
BArbara
I think it’s perfectly normal to be in a same sex relationship.I personally know a female who has a relationship with another female friend of mine.I like them personally.And society is not that matters,at least they derive happiness from what they’re doing.It’s pointless to hide your feelings on account of fear of the world.It’s really okay to admit and carry on.By reading your books,I have learnt to respect each thing I see.And I see the beauty in it.How CAN I JUDGE SOMEONE ELSE??It’s their feelings.The only reason the society against this has is that-Offsprings cannot be produced.That’s the basic difference.But for this matter,you cannot say what’s right or wrong.Acceptance is a great thing.And to respect such relationships as any other normal relationship is essential.Usually people in the same sex relationships are different in the aspect of feelings.And everyone cannot think similarly.I pretty much support such relationships and would love to read a book on it.If I cry so much about how my love life is not gonna be accepted by so and so,what would be the life like for them?Full of guilt,hidden love,desire to open up,be accpted and respected,and be able to show their love for each other as other “normal” couples would!!At least,no matter how our life is,atleast we know that we are gonna be accpted sooner or later.So many famous artists have been gay,so??It’s normal.It’s anyone’s feeling.And the “Creation” will continue through other normal people around.Same sex relationships,the people involved in it,suffer from the society..And somewhere also experience the love that can withstand these social barriers..It might destroy them..But they continue.With all the insecurity,they continue,still.I am firm on this topic,same sex relationships are normal,and should be respected.If a person believes in what he/she is doing,there’s no “right” or “wrong”.
Love,peace and kisses
Kasturi.
…i had a realtionship with a girl for 5years…it started at the university,we shared a room.I liked her personality,i felt protected and loved in her company..I know it was not love..it just seemed to be love. If you are closed in one space (just like happened in Big Brother more times)with somebody who you like much,who you trust…you are able to start even a relationshipe with her/him.
Estimado Sr. Coelho,
Mi mejor amigo es homosexual y le adoro. Mi suegro, en paz descanse, fue homosexual tambien y era como un padre para mi; mas nunca su preferencia sexual fue o ha sido un impedimento para que tuvieramos una relacion profunda basada en amor y respeto. Su vida privada nunca determino quienes han sido como personas. Personalmente, las relaciones entre parejas homosexuales no me incumbe. Mas sin embargo, marco la linea en cuanto se trata a la definicion de matrimonio, el cual, para mi, es entre un hombre y una mujer. Tanto mi amigo, como mi suegro en su tiempo, son/era de la misma opinion. Creo que es necesario que las parejas homosexuales tengan derecho a una union civil para protegerse, tener derechos y otras cosas, mas definirlo como matrimonio? No.
Yo, personalmente, con lo que tengo problema son con los comportamientos que se ven frecuentemente en festivales y desfiles…y hasta en fines de semana. Si yo me comportara de esa manera… creo que la comunidad tendria problemas conmigo tambien……y si, tengo problema con los numerosos ataques a la Iglesia…. Lo hablo desde mi perspectiva, ya que yo vivi mucho tiempo cuidando a mi suegro quien vivia cerca de ‘West Hollywood, CA’…. no hablo solo por hablar, pero porque vivi de lo que hablo…. en la comunidad homosexual, como en muchas otras comunidades, siempre hay agendas… y las agendas no deben determinar o permitirnos juzgar como es o no es una persona.
En mi humilde opinion, hay muchisimas parejas homosexuales que son encantadoras, cuya relacion se basa en amor, respeto y trato digno del otro. Que se comportan de una manera digna y respetuosa a su projimo. Pero tambien he visto la agenda homosexual, de grupos que son casi militantes, quienes usan su comportamiento como el factor ‘shock’ no se si para llamar la atencion, para promover agenda, o no lo se.
Yo en realidad, lo unico que se, es que la homosexualidad de mi mejor amigo y de mi suegro nunca ha sido un factor negativo. Ambos hombres, han llenado mi vida de amor, de apoyo, de sabiduria, y de experiencia… Ambos, perfectos caballeros en todo el sentido de la palabra….. A mi mejor amigo, aun le tengo… y a mi suegro que en paz descanse? Le extrano, muchisimo. Homosexual o no, fue mi amigo, mi maestro, mi complice…… El amor, esta sobre todas las cosas… aun sobre la preferencia sexual…..
LOVE……. always and in ALL ways,
I am lazy. At this point I only know two individuals who have said they are gay. One was male friend whom I had grown up with. He does not seem any different then the other males I know. The other is a cartoonist who happen to sit next to at a convention. Well, he radically different. I pretty much only care about those I know. If I like them that that is all that matters.
Oi!
Eu acho que os homosexuais são especiais em demonstrar amor a outro ser humano, independente do gênero. Mas, aí se torna somente uma inversão, já que ele seria incapaz de amar o sexo oposto.
Acho que os bisexuais é que possuem esse dom, de se relacionar com ambos os sexos sem preconceito de “corpo físico”, pois espiritualmente não temos sexo.
O problema aparece quando confundimos a necessidade física, o instinto de preservação da natureza, com o amor entre seres, confundimos as duas Afrodites…
Só os iluminados conseguem amar o próximo espiritualmente, com a mesma intensidade de uma paixão carnal…
Bjos e sucesso!
It has been a dream, a desire to read a book or writing of yours, about same sex relationships. You mentioned a small part in the witch of portabello, when Athena was in a channel state. California next week will decide if it’s legal for same sex couples to marry. I have seen true colors of people expressing their animosity of such an idea. I don’t know what you will write in your new book about the two woman, but, I pray that you are guided by the Mother, and are given enlightenment and without fear write what your soul desires to be read.
Thank you Teacher, Paulo.
Creation (the original bringing into existence of the universe by God)Is. There is a duality that exists in all things (the masculine and the feminine) and the greatest desire of Creation (the act of producing or causing to exist; the act of creating; engendering) is to be One; to come into Unity with that from which it was created.
For us as humans we have the opportuinty and the responsibility to take part in the Creative process.
Two ways we can achieve this is by way of Pro-creation (which is to beget or generate (offspring); to produce; bring into being) and Re-creation (the act of creating anew or refreshment by means of some pastime, agreeable exercise, or the like).
From my perspective the old adage of “by its fruits you shall know it” is a guideline in relation to the “right” or “wrong” of same sex relationships. If the relationship supports and enhances Creation’s desire for Unity, then the relationship is one that is worthy of nurturing. If it does not – then there is a need to challenge that relationship and its potential to contribute to the Creative process.
Incidentally I use the same measure for all relationships.
Hi everybody!
This is a very interesting topic and hardly it can be discussed in a nutshell. However, I want to contribute some thoughts and observations:
Homosexual relationships have a very long tradition and there were times when such relationships were majority endorsed in large societies, for example in ancient greece.
It is a fact that one very important function of sex is merely biological, with the purpose of keeping the species alive.
There are theories that mankind has not to be considered as human beings making spiritual experiences but rather as spiritual entities making human experiences.
Our souls don’t have a gender. And our souls have nothing to do with the biological function of reproduction.
In addition to this function sex also covers a lot of other functions, especially spiritual functions – even though this aspect of sexuality often is not perceived and therefore also not lived consciously. The origin and the possibilities of using sexual energy are much more than sexual interaction, it is just one of many faces sexual energy can show to us. Thus the reproduction function does not create the sexual energy, on the contrary, also the sexual reproduction function is only one of the aforementioned faces, an act of creation on a physical level.
One of the key elements of Paulo Coelho’s novel “Brida” consists of the theory that souls tend to split in the course of reincarnations.
And consequently there are “other parts”, whom we are looking for in order to reach “reunion” of these once united parts while living in a body comprised of flesh and bones.
For those of you having read “Brida”: Remember the scene, when the magician was arriving at the location of Brida’s initiation. He was looking for Brida and when he spotted the light ball that indicates the “other parts” to those who have learned to be sensitive enough, he thought that he found Brida and happily walked towards the light ball. Once he arrived there he had to learn that the source of the light was not Brida but rather an other “other part”, a male one. The interesting thing – regardless of being intended by Paulo or not: As long as he hadn’t been able to see the body, he also hadn’t been able to perceive that a human being of the same sex was the source of the light and the attraction ceased only as soon as he realized that he was walking towards a man.
Thus, following questions have to be raised: Is there actually any difference between having a homosexual or a heterosexual relationship on a level beyond our physical bodies? Or is the assumption of heterosexual relationships being the “normal” kind of relationships only driven by the fact that this is the way of biological reproduction of bodies, which we perhaps only use as “vehicles”?
What do you think?
Love
Günther
Temos o direito de viver como quisermos, e somos responsáveis por nossas escolhas.
Lorraynne Tomasoni
Is it a person’s fault that he/she is a homosexual? I suppose no. He was born suchlike(only if it’s not the consequence of way of life). It’s his test,God give him a try. And he should have enough spirit to swim against the stream, to prove that he has a right for love,for being happy,free and do what his heart says.it’s very difficult even for ordinary human, not to speak of homosexual.For me, people aren’t only men or wimen, we all are smth more-creations which have 2 begginings:male and female, and one of them,for the nonce,in this life dominate.
But in the same time it’s not normal(in this life, on our stage of senses), and we should remember it.Homosexuality has a right for existence, but if society decides that it’s natural, our world will fall in a chasm of vice. people are too wick today.
Cada pessoa deve ser livre para escolher o que lhe faz bem, contanto que haja respeito do lado de quem gosta para quem não gosta e vice versa, tudo bem.
Existe situações e situações.
Beijos
Mari.
http://www.mind.org.uk/Information/factsheets/Diversity/Factsheetlgb.htm#Effects_of_homophobia_and_heterosexism_on_mental_health
Cyprus was the first to be brought to the European Court of Human Rights by a citizen gay person and he has succeeded a decision against the State for discrimination. The State was obliged to change the Laws regarding this issue and de-penalise the act. The article above deals extensively about homophobia. Society is changing, so are our moral and ethical standards.
My personal view ? Kavafis, Oskar Wilde, Tchaikofsky, Sviatoslav Richter, Manos Hatzidakis, Elton John, Michalis Cacoyiannis etc…. All of them, my favorites have this ‘idiosyncrasy’ that made them special, as artists. I think their repressed emotions have given them an outburst through art, that made them unique. I love and admire their pieces of art that have put them in the Pantheon of the Immortals.
For most gay people life is a constant battle with their desires, society, conventions, dsicrimination.. Life and love and relationships are complicated in ‘normal terms’. Their lives are even more difficult and their dreams sometimes full of quilt. Love and acceptance and respect is in the Human Rights Declaration. It is our duty as human beings to honour it and to be compassionate with everyone on this Planet. Love is the only way and the dream for everyone. The Rainbow is the gay,lesbian, bi-, symbol.
LOVE,
THELMA
I think people should be free to love whoever they fall in love with, and the rest of us should mind our own business. What right do we have in telling other people who is ok to love or not. And I think people shouldn’t be treated diferently, because of whom they have a relationship with, a couple is a couple, whether is a man and a woman, or both of the same gender.
Bottom line, souls are genderless, so at the end we all have both male and female in our souls and we are neither at the same time, since being a body is just an ilusion, and everything in the universe has male and female energy!
I guess its something to do with an individual´s choice and belief. In today´s world we believe that we are all modern, which isnt true of course, because there are many people out there who wouldnt be able to accept such relationships.
Okay its someting that not everybody is used to, but like many people said its okay, because everyone has got the right to make a choice for him/herself, and should not be afraid to show it and therefore to live with it.
Ancient cultures such as the Greeks were into such relationships, so i wonder why its a scandal today…
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