Homosexuality is an issue that is handled differently by each and every culture and on the cultural and societal level is viewed from perspectives that are different depending upon the teachings and laws within a specific setting. While some cultures do not view homosexuality as being inherently wrong there are others, such as the Christian religion who stand against homosexuality and consider it to be evil and unacceptable. The Jewish tradition as well views homosexuality, particularly among the male members of its society to be a terrible sin. .

             What Sayeth the Catholic Church?.

             Condemnation is the word used in the BBC World Service News Report on Sunday July 9, 2000 which states that Pope John Paul spoke against gay rights in Rome during a march held on Saturday. The Pope describes homosexuality as an "offense to Christian values" The remarks were likely to anger activists among the 700,000 total attending the Gay Pride march. The Pope gave reaffirmation that the Church's position would not be comprised and that it would remain opposed to homosexuality. In a catechism the Pope stressed the belief of the church that homosexual acts "are against nature and are therefore intrinsically evil. [Adding that] "All types of unjust discrimination towards such people must be avoided. " (BBC News, 2 July 2005).

             The Viewpoint of Christianity.

             Holding the same position in relation to homosexuality and the Catholic Church is the most cherished literature of Christianity, The Holy Bible which states in Leviticus 18:22, that the Torah prohibits male homosexual sex and labels this practice as to'evah abominable'. The Torah informs that under halakha Jewish law male homosexual sex is prohibited in all forms. However, the problem lies in the fact that studies have shown that the majority of homosexuals do not choose to be homosexual but that they are born with it as an inherent trait just as are most heterosexuals.