Guest guest Posted April 10, 2005 Report Share Posted April 10, 2005 > I am not at all favorable to permitting so called gay marriage or union in > ISKCON, and can not understand how any Prabhupada follower can rationilize > it. I have not been following this discussion so I am a little curious as to how this could happen "in ISKCON". Plainly there is a perception that the society's standards are being threatened, but I am not sure how. Is it that there is a call for the ISKCON leadership to make some kind of policy statement, perhaps saying that same sex relationships are acceptable? Obviously everyone is free to do (and say) whatever they choose, this is the nature of free will, and there is nothing ISKCON can do about that. However, when a person desires to occupy a post within the society, then their personal standards and possibly also their philosophical orientation will become an issue and may be an impediment. Also if they wish to be initiated the same question will arise. And if someone's behaviour is unacceptable then they may be banned from ISKCON premises. But all this is usually decided on a case by case basis, with the relevant authorities using their discretion and judgment, and there are many reasons other than homosexuality that may influence their decision. Could anyone clarify why in practical terms this particular issue is of such concern? thanks ys Krsna-dharma das Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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