Addicts And A.I.D.S. (Press, 23 January 1986)
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Summary: Addicts And A.I.D.S. (Press, 23 January 1986)
In a letter dated January 1986, Paul Maling responds to L. A. H. Bogren's commentary regarding the Ten Commandments and their relation to homosexuality. Maling argues that the Ten Commandments do not explicitly forbid or reference homosexuality, countering Bogren’s implication. He asserts that both homosexuality and heterosexuality are valid expressions of personal identity. Citing Professor Morton Smith's scholarly work, “The Secret Gospel,” Maling discusses ideas surrounding Jesus' baptism and suggests that it may have involved elements of physical union. He notes that Jesus did not condemn homosexuality but rather encapsulated the essence of the Commandments in the principles of loving God and one’s neighbour as oneself. Maling concludes that the most direct expression of love between men can be seen in homosexual relationships, thereby advocating for a broader understanding of love and acceptance within religious contexts.
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