Is There A Place For Gay Muslims?

Dr. Sherman Jackson responds to an audience question regarding Gay Muslims and homosexuality in Islam. Clip from Cultivating an Indigenous Muslim Culture part of the Shuruq 2009 Islam Awareness series held at New York University in April 2009.

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[Shnakalaka]

@brotherdash I am a new Muslim, and you said that Islam does not "excommunicate" adulterers, but why then does Sharia punishment for adultery mean death? Honest question, I would appreciate an answer. Thanks so much.

[brotherdash]

@Shnakalaka I am not the speaker in the video. I simply recorded and uploaded Dr. Jackson's response. It would be best for you to contact him. Do a search online for where he is currently teaching and email him your question. Thank you.

[yoko59lee]

Is this going on in America???

I hope the FBI is there too

[QBisbest]

@Dengkaidou Who are you to determine what is normal or not?

[QBisbest]

Islam hates homosexuals more than any other religion. If you're homosexual and Muslim, you should probably rethink your life. Being homosexual and religious makes little sense, being homosexual and Muslim is... just don't do it.

[robertgift]

Why do Muslim couples produce so many homosexuals?

I know several homosexual males born and raised in HIslam.

Sexual orientation is not a choice.

[StevenJKpower]

@Dengkaidou What is normal? Not too long ago it was not "normal" for interracial couples to exist. Not too long ago it was abnormal for women to do anything besides being stay at home moms. Yet apparently society seemed to adapt just fine to the "abnormal". So why is homosexuality a problem?

[Black69Cancer]

We are in 2012, do not allow any one, any religion and any role in this world to encourage HATE, what ever they are, and what ever who they are..

if you love your god, will leave it to him..

if you love your god, will god is love not hate..

it's is your choice to decide..

god is love.. or god is hate..

then you will find the answer to all the questions you need be answered..

[Black69Cancer]

@Velox415 Will if some one is talking, don't mean it's right..

[Black69Cancer]

@Dengkaidou do you really think so ?

[Black69Cancer]

@Shnakalaka Dear i'm trying so hard to find the answer !!!

Islam will not change..

but one day the followers are going to except it, it is truth..

Look at Turky..

[etanielyehuda]

This guy is being disgustingly diplomatic. Be real about it! All of the monotheistic religions consider homosexuality as a sin!  In actuality, there are homosexuals in Hebrew, Islam and Christianity. Let's be adults and take off the religious dunce caps. Through my research, I have noticed that cultures/peoples with recognition of multiple gods disapprove of one's behaviour when it is not community and life supporting. As long as you fulfill your role as man or woman, then you are fine