[4] the organization places emphasis on what it describes as traditional family values, [5][6] and marriage between a man and a woman is the only form of sexual relationship permitted for baháʼís The baha’i teachings and homosexuality overview human beings think differently They have different values and beliefs Too often these differences lead to contention, conflict, injustice, suffering, oppression, and social instability In emphasizing the essential spiritual dignity and freedom of every soul. The baha’i religion believes that everyone is equal, no matter what ethnicity or gender, but what about sexual orientation
According to the teachings of baha’u’llah, we have one duty toward each other — that is to love This love, the baha’i scriptures repeatedly remind us, must be universal because god’s love is universal: Homosexuality is sexual attraction between people of the same sex The bahá’í faith forbids any sexual acts outside of marriage and a bahá’í marriage must be between people of different sexes. As in many religions, gay relationships, sexual intimacy and marriage are frowned upon in mainstream interpretations of baha'i law Those found violating the law can face sanctions from the baha'i administration, including being cut off from community gatherings and participating in baha'i elections
Title added for this online version See also a letter on views on homosexuality (uhj, 2013) and the baha’i teachings and homosexuality (offsite), a statement and faq on the official website of the baháʼís of the united states. 205.3 as you know, the bahá’í faith strongly condemns all blatant acts of immorality, and it includes among them the expression of sexual love between individuals of the same sex
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