Quite simply, and contrary to popular belief, the Holy Bible does not condemn homosexuality. ... Therefore, homosexual love is not a sin according to the Holy Bible. ... (Goss 120) The arguments of this group include, but are not limited to, the following: The Bible condemns homosexuality; Any group of people that ignores the Bible will face the wrath of God. ... As a whole, homosexuality is not referenced much in the Bible. The actual word homosexual or homosexuality is never used in the Bible. ...

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Homosexuality has been a part of the world since the beginning of time. It was practiced by ancient civilizations through modern times. It wasn't until the last several hundred years that it became a problem for certain members of society. During the mid to late 1800's, European public officials took note of a trend of some citizens focusing less on intercourse for family propagation and more as a form of simple pleasure. Historians feel this was in part due to the post-Industrial Revolution lifestyle that pushed people into cities and away from family farms, where societal models su...

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Table of Contents Part I: Introduction 3 Part II: The Gay Rights Movement in the US from 1860-1969 1. 1860-1935: "The Movement that did not exist- 4 2. 1950-1969: "The Three Major Groups and Their Aims and Criticisms- 2.1 Mattachine Society 6 2.2 One, Inc. 8 2.3 Daughters of Bilitis 9 Part III: The Stonewall Riots in 1969 11 Part IV: The Gay Liberation Front 13 4.1 Carl Wittman's "A Gay Manifesto- 14 Part ...

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