The Koran allows multiple interpretations of homosexuality tolerance from its books. Muslims are split on either side, trying to determine what Allah believes. While some Koran verses state God’s opinion, the more tolerant side chooses to interpret differently so that God seems uncaring. Studies done in the article “Modes of (in)tolerance: South African Muslims and same-sex relationships” show that younger people are more tolerant to acts of homosexuality. This is why there are more young people who are homosexual coming out. They want support and confirmation that Allah is forgiving and that they will not be punished. Some verses state that to fix the problems occuring, they need to kill the person committing the sin in order to rectify the problem. They encourage more violence in order to deter and be rid of the …show more content…
Others agree that homosexualiy is wrong, but help the conflicted people in a more understanding manner. Since there is no interference and confirmation either way from the Koran, many Muslims are left confused with which way to lean. Keywords: Koran, Allah The Islamic religion is known to have more restrictions and more severe consequences in their religion. Not all Muslims see the same way about certain views. Some Muslims come forward in their religion and proclaim a homosexual lifestyle. They want support and confirmation that Allah is forgiving and that they will not be punished. The interpretation of the Koran can leave many people to try and figure out what to resolve about sinners. The Koran can lead the Muslim people to be a very fierce people. “The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: If you find anyone doing as Lot’s people did, kill the one who does it, and the one to whom it is done ( Koran, 38:4447). They are taught to correct by punishment to lead by example. Homosexuality can cause some of the violence to occur, as there becomes more conservative Muslims to more open Muslims. Some consider it a sickness or