The Lexington Herald-Leader has earned a reputation for being biased against people of faith. This is especially true in its treatment of two of the most important moral issues of our times—abortion and homosexuality.

The Herald-Leader has recently printed a series of articles implying that homosexual activity is just another normal lifestyle, and that those who don’t accept this are not merely behind the times—they are narrow-minded.

The truth is, at least three major religions condemn homosexual behavior. Judaism doesn’t allow it. Leviticus 18:22 says, “Do not lie with a man as one lies with a woman; that is detestable.” Christianity forbids it. 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 lists a number of behaviors that exclude people from the kingdom of God. Homosexuals are on that list. Islam also excludes homosexual activity. Sura 7:70-80 is just one section of the Quran that addresses this issue.

Jews, Christians and Muslims disagree on many issues of faith, but they are united in their belief that homosexual behavior is not condoned by God. This is a truth that is denied by some, but the truth will not change due to anyone’s inability to comprehend or accept it.

One would think that those who agree with the billions of people who practice Judaism, Christianity and Islam would escape being called “narrow-minded”. Sadly, that is not the case. If only those who preach “tolerance” would be more tolerant of people of faith!