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Hinduism and Homosexuality

Hinduism and Homosexuality

The Hindu stance on the issue of homosexuality is not clear. There is conflict in the Hindu scriptures. The first and foremost injunction in the Bhagavad Gita is that all of us are individual souls who are eternal. Thus, we are not our bodies. To actually come to this realisation, we must act in accordance with our true nature. That …

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Christianity and Homosexuality

Christianity and Homosexuality

Christianity is further divided by many denominations such as Anglican, Catholic and the Uniting Church and many smaller sects and denominations. Within the Christian church there exists a wide diversity of opinions on the question of homosexuality. While nearly all agree with the need to accept homosexual persons, there is no agreement regarding how to regard homosexual behaviour – what …

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Buddhism and Homosexuality

Buddhism and Homosexuality

There are many schools of Buddhism, such as Zen or Tibetan. Overall Buddhism does not condemn homosexuality. Buddhist countries also tend to have few social and legal prohibitions against homosexuality. Some, such as Thailand, are relatively free of homophobia. The Dalai Lama, the most respected leader of a Buddhist sect, is ambiguous on the subject of homosexuality. All in all, …

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Islam and Homosexuality

Islam and Homosexuality

There is no doubt that in Islam homosexuality is considered ‘sinful’. Homosexuality as far as Islam is concerned is a profound mistake (as are all sins if they are not intending to do wrong). Islam believes that humans are not homosexual by nature and that people become homosexuals because of their environments. The Holy Koran and Homosexuality There are five …

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Sleeping

4 Ways to Get a Good Night’s Sleep

Your body needs sleep to function well. A good sleep pattern will provide several benefits such as alertness, productivity and help with managing stress. Issues that can cause a toss-and-turn night are bad relationships, finances and pressure at your job. You may not be able to change your current situation but losing sleep will not help it. If you’ve been …

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Budapest

Budapest

Hungary was of course part of the old soviet bloc but now Budapest its capital is vying for the title of the leading city of Eastern Europe and a visitor can feel “post-communist-now-European” euphoria is breaking out and the boom has just begun. The city is ideal for a weekend break as it is easy to get there and it …

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Berlin

Berlin

Berlin is a magnificent metropolis by any standards. It has a big city buzz as well as great parklands meandering waterways. There is fine architecture, world class art and an alternative lifestyle – this city can be as racy or as quiet as you wish. First-time visitors will love the vitality, the bustling street life and fabulous nightlife. Those returning …

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Changing Face: Implants and Injections

Changing Face: Implants and Injections

One of the hot catch phrases in plastic surgery circles these days is “early intervention”. The emphasis is on less invasive procedures performed at an earlier age to put off the inevitable arrival of lines, folds, grooves, bags and pouches. Preventive maintenance is an appropriate description of this phenomenon, as more people are looking to plastic surgery to delay the …

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Prostate Tumors

Prostate Tumors

Also known as: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) Most men ignore a weakening urine stream; they watch as it changes from the fire hose of their youth to the dripping faucet of later years. They learn to push harder to force their urine out. That is, until the day they get a terrible cold and take a decongestant. Their nasal passages …

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Hair Loss

Hair Loss

Also known as: Balding, male pattern baldness, alopecia What is it? It is normal to lose some hair (up to 100 hairs a day). Daily hair loss beyond that can result in noticeable thinning of the hair over time, whether it’s along the front of your hairline or elsewhere on the scalp. Both men and women can be affected by …

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