Vernon Wilkinson. (Press, 4 November 1985)
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Summary: Vernon Wilkinson. (Press, 4 November 1985)
On 31 October 1985, A. Delhanty wrote a letter responding to Paul Maling's remarks regarding the origins of homosexuality. Delhanty contested Maling's assertion that homosexuality began with the Hebrews after their Babylonian captivity, arguing instead that the phenomenon predates this period. He pointed to the biblical account of Sodom and Gomorrah in Genesis, where the sin of sodomy is first mentioned, stating that God destroyed these cities due to the wickedness associated with their inhabitants. Delhanty further cited a passage from II Peter, which refers to the practices of people during the time of Noah, claiming that they also practiced sodomy. In conclusion, Delhanty emphasised that homosexuality has deeper historical roots than suggested by Maling and is intrinsically linked to the story of Sodom.
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