What Do Baha’is Believe? Sexual Orientation
The Baháʼí Faith considers homosexual sexual intimacy to be against God's will as taught by founder Baháʼu'lláh, [1][2][3] and views homosexuality as against nature and a sickness. [4] The organization places emphasis on what it describes as traditional family values, [5][6] and marriage between a man and a woman is the only form of sexual relationship permitted for Baháʼís. [1][7][8. Called by different names throughout the ages, the eternal God, the one Creator of the universe. God is limitless, all-knowing, all-powerful, all-merciful. Meet A Baha’i Activist Pushing For LGBTQ Tolerance In His Faith
In light of the teachings of Baha’u’llah on marriage and sexual conduct, it is not possible to recognize same-sex marriage within the Baha’i community. To be a Baha’i means to recognize that Baha’u’llah is the divinely-inspired source of truth for this age. Homosexuality is sexual attraction between people of the same sex. Regarding the general attitude of the community the Universal House of Justice has written the following guidance:. 
The Baha’i Teachings and Homosexuality – Baha'is of the
When I found the Baha’i religion, it looked like to me a great religion, however, when it comes to LGBTQ+ behavior, I got a mixed bag of sorts. Some people claim that the Baha’i faith deems gay marriage a sin, while others say that the Baha’i faith accepts gay people. I don’t want to join a religion that doesn’t accept me for who I am. The views expressed in our content reflect individual perspectives and do not represent the authoritative views of the Baha'i Faith. This series is devoted to answering a set of questions that came to us from students of a college comparative religion class.
Homosexuality
"The Bahá’í teachings on sexual morality centre on marriage and the family as the bedrock of the whole structure of human society and are designed to protect and strengthen that divine institution. Bahá’í law thus restricts permissible sexual intercourse to that between a man and the woman to whom he is married.". Another teaching states that marriage is between a man and woman. The importance of absolute chastity and personal restraint in unmarried persons is stressed more so than the gender of a potential partner.
Homosexuality
As in many religions, gay relationships, sexual intimacy and marriage are frowned upon in mainstream interpretations of Baha'i law. Those found violating the law can face sanctions from the Baha'i administration, including being cut off from community gatherings and participating in Baha'i elections. Seán Rayshel aims to make his religion, the Baha'i faith, more tolerant of its LGBTQ adherents. Lights of Guidance — Homosexuality. This does not mean that people so afflicted must not be helped and advised and sympathized with. 
Baháʼí views on homosexuality
Homosexuality is sexual attraction between people of the same sex. The Bahá’í Faith forbids any sexual acts outside of marriage and a Bahá’í marriage must be between people of different sexes. While laws on marriage and sexual conduct are applicable to Bahá’ís the Bahá’í Faith does not advocate any stance in regards to those who are not Bahá’ís. Regarding the general. .
Bahá'í Faith's Stance on Homosexuality
Question: The Baha’i religion believes that everyone is equal, no matter what ethnicity or gender, but what about sexual orientation? According to the teachings of Baha’u’llah, we have one duty toward each other — that is to love. This love, the Baha’i scriptures repeatedly remind us, must be universal because God’s love is universal. . Lights of Guidance/Homosexuality
A balanced look at LGBTQ+ issues in the Bahá’í Faith, exploring teachings on sexuality, marriage, and the principle of love, dignity, and inclusion. .