t UN Vatican denounces vilification of those who oppose homosexual behavior
Image via Wikipedia The Vatican representative told the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva on Tuesday that many who oppose homosexuality are being unjustly attacked for their views. He also emphasized the difference between a sexual orientation and sexual behavior . “A state should never punish a person or deprive a person of the enjoyment of any human right based just on the person’s feelings and thoughts, including sexual thoughts and feelings,” said Archbishop Silvano Tomasi. However, he emphasized that “some unnecessary confusion” exists with reference to the protection of sexual orientation. Orientation, he said, “refers to feelings and thoughts, not behavior.” “States can and must regulate behaviors, including various sexual behaviors,” said the archbishop. “Certain kinds of sexual behaviors must be forbidden by law. Pedophilia and incest are two examples.” A “disturbing trend” has become prominent of intolerance towards those who have moral o...