“Public Tolerance” Of Homosexuality (Press, 23 October 1978)
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Summary: “Public Tolerance” Of Homosexuality (Press, 23 October 1978)
In a series of letters published in response to a letter from J. Chetwynd, the topic of homosexuality and its moral implications were debated in a New Zealand publication. The first letter, penned by H. and J. Nihoniho, reiterated a Christian perspective on the term "sodomy," which they defined using the Oxford Dictionary and linked it to Biblical references, particularly the story of Sodom in Genesis 19. They argued that the men of Sodom displayed a profound homosexual lust, rejecting Lot’s offer of his daughters in favour of his male guests, implying that such behaviour is an abomination in the eyes of God, as cited in Leviticus 18:22. They concluded that true love comes from God and cannot be related to what they view as sinful acts. In another letter, Varian J. Wilson expressed his concerns regarding homosexual behaviour, suggesting it harms both society and individuals involved. He emphasised that while he does not judge individuals for their private actions, he is troubled by public expressions of homosexuality. He referred to a commentary from a social psychology textbook that associates the personality of male homosexuals with Oscar Wilde, noting that Wilde's downfall resulted from his litigation against those who challenged his views. Wilson lamented a perceived decline in social standards and noted that the media seems to favour modern acceptance of homosexuality while silencing opposing opinions, which he believes leads to aggression against those who express dissent. The publication then concluded the correspondence, indicating that the discussion on this topic was now closed.
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