A distinction is made in the baha’i teachings between what human beings may be inclined to do and what ultimately best represents our spiritual purpose The baha’i understanding of homosexuality is therefore viewed as a matter of moral understanding and action rather than a scientific question. Homosexuality is highly condemned and often a great trial and cause of suffering to a person, as a bahá'í Any individual so afflicted must, through prayer, and any other means, seek to overcome this handicap. Homosexuality, according to the writings of bahá’u’lláh, is spiritually condemned This does not mean that people so afflicted must not be helped and advised and sympathized with.
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. In particular, the baha'i writings suggest that marriage is solely between a man and a woman, or so the consensus is amongst the baha’i community I want to explore this topic with an open mind, and assess the writings on the topic and how i might understand this issue if i were to convert. Homosexuality, immorality and adultery are forbidden in the faith [edit] [collapse] the question of how to deal with homosexuals is a very difficult one Homosexuality is forbidden in the bahá'í faith by bahá'u'lláh
