Friday, September 19, 2008

The 12 most important lesbian and gay books of all time

1.  THE BIBLE

More than any other book, the Bible has shaped Western Civilization's opinion of homosexuality.  Taken out of content, the (mis)interpretation of several Biblical passages were used as an excuse to murder, torture, imprison, rape, batter, ostracize, deride, and discriminate against lesbians, gay males and bisexual people through the centuries.  Less noticed are several passages of homoerotic passion:  Ruth and Naomi, David and Jonathan, and Jesus and his "Beloved Disciple".

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