Donovan Adams Aguilos BSBA Marketing 3

Many common definitions require a religion to include a few basic elements. Second, it must have a high

er force set of values that exerts control over the cosmos and produces the universe in most instances. S

econd, a system of rituals for the worship of the higher power must be included, such

as attending a religious prayer, and communion with other worshipers.Finally, it should include a set of 

universal rules that should be practiced by the adherents of the religion.Specific rituals that tie a faith to

gether, such as fasting, festivals and attending services, are a religious ritual. These religious traditions

bind the organization as one.

With respect to varying manifestations of homosexuality, the relationship between faith and 

homosexuality has differed considerably through time and space, within and across distinct religions and 

denominations. The current teachings of the major religions of the world and their denominations differ 

widely in their views towards these sexual orientations.

One specific religion that has various approaches with same sex is Hinduism. Hinduism has no main 

text or governing body. Many Hindu sects have taken diverse views on homosexuality, ranging from posi

tive to neutral or antagonistic. Homosexuality is never expressly banned in any Hindu holy book. Referri

ng to the essence of Samsara, Rigveda, one of the four canonical holy texts of Hinduism says 'Vikruti Eva

m Prakriti' (Perversity/diversity is what nature is all about, or 'What appears unusual is also natural').

Since Vedic times, a "third gender" has been recognised within Hinduism. Several Hindu scriptures, such 

as Manu Smriti and Sushruta Samhita, suggest that certain individuals are born either mixed male and fe

male or sexually neutral as a matter of natural biology. In addition, each Hindu denomination has establi

shed different laws on sexuality, as Hinduism is not united and is basically decentralized.
Hindu doctrines do not oppose lesbian sex and are widely respected by some third-gendered people. In 

spite of the question of homosexuality, Hindu sects 

are traditionally not united, each with a distinct doctrinal view.

The Indian Kama Sutra, written about 150 BC, includes passages about eunuchs or "third sex" males perf

orming oral sex on men. The text defines Kama as one of the three goals to be accomplished in life. Whil

e it prohibits the learned Brahmins from practicing Auparishtaka (oral sex), bureaucrats and wisemen.

Homosexuality is unacceptable to some Hindus. Hinduism teaches that the 'natural' thing to do is for

men and women to marry and have children. Those who go against this natural relationship are violating

their own dharma.

Other Hindus believe that homosexuality does have a place in the community, because of ancient

carvings in Indian temples that show men and women having homosexual sex. Some Hindus believe that

the Kama Sutra permits homosexuality though the Kama Sutra is not a scripture, and is not widely

known by Hindus.

With this information at hand, I think that religious organizations should stick to their beliefs and

traditions related to sexuality. They must only apply these information and knowledge only to their

peers and brothers and sisters in faith and not to everyone. I don’t personally believe in the old

scriptures; I think they are outdated should remain as books. However, I do not blame these people to

have faith into something. In Psychology, The basic finding is that religion encourages people's

desire to experience greater control over events in their lives and decreases anxiety over events that are 

beyond their control or actually do not meet their standards.
In the Philippines, recent news about the SOGIE bill has surfaced all over social media and news outlets,

this again opens the topic about the separation of the state and church. As there were a lot of Filipinos

who were bawled out by the bill. This also questions how some religious Filipinos perceive gender and

religion in one context. Human sexuality is your identity to the world and you are in no way should be

deprived of your expression, presentation, identity etc. This also made me realize that we are all born

without religion, but in our very self, in our very human fiber we are sexual. That comes before anything,

you. Religion should not stop you from freeing yourself to the limit, or from being who you are as a

human being.