A comparative analysis on Islamic and Buddhist perspectives on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT)

The issue of LGBT has been discussed by different experts and scholars from many perspectives and fields of study. However, these perspectives include only those which are considered scientific in nature while religion is always excluded from the discussion. This paper is a new per...

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Main Authors: Ahmad, Mohd Firdaus, Abdul Rahim, Adibah
Other Authors: Fathil, Fauziah
Format: Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Partridge Publication 2018
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Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/69732/
http://irep.iium.edu.my/69732/1/CHAPTER%20IN%20A%20BOOK.pdf
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author Ahmad, Mohd Firdaus
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description The issue of LGBT has been discussed by different experts and scholars from many perspectives and fields of study. However, these perspectives include only those which are considered scientific in nature while religion is always excluded from the discussion. This paper is a new perspective in understanding the issue of LGBT in the context of comparison between two religions namely Islam and Buddhism. Therefore, it will benefit the adherents of both religions in understanding issues related to LBGT from the perspective of their religious worldview and principles.
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spelling iium-697322019-01-16T06:11:19Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/69732/ A comparative analysis on Islamic and Buddhist perspectives on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Ahmad, Mohd Firdaus Abdul Rahim, Adibah BL Religion The issue of LGBT has been discussed by different experts and scholars from many perspectives and fields of study. However, these perspectives include only those which are considered scientific in nature while religion is always excluded from the discussion. This paper is a new perspective in understanding the issue of LGBT in the context of comparison between two religions namely Islam and Buddhism. Therefore, it will benefit the adherents of both religions in understanding issues related to LBGT from the perspective of their religious worldview and principles. Partridge Publication Fathil, Fauziah Mohamad Diah, Nurazzura Sedu, Nerawi 2018 Book Chapter PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/69732/1/CHAPTER%20IN%20A%20BOOK.pdf Ahmad, Mohd Firdaus and Abdul Rahim, Adibah (2018) A comparative analysis on Islamic and Buddhist perspectives on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT). In: Women, Society and Change: Modern Trends and Patterns. Partridge Publication, Singapore, pp. 61-99. ISBN 987-1-5437-4856-7
spellingShingle BL Religion
Ahmad, Mohd Firdaus
Abdul Rahim, Adibah
A comparative analysis on Islamic and Buddhist perspectives on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT)
title A comparative analysis on Islamic and Buddhist perspectives on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT)
title_full A comparative analysis on Islamic and Buddhist perspectives on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT)
title_fullStr A comparative analysis on Islamic and Buddhist perspectives on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT)
title_full_unstemmed A comparative analysis on Islamic and Buddhist perspectives on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT)
title_short A comparative analysis on Islamic and Buddhist perspectives on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT)
title_sort comparative analysis on islamic and buddhist perspectives on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (lgbt)
topic BL Religion
url http://irep.iium.edu.my/69732/
http://irep.iium.edu.my/69732/1/CHAPTER%20IN%20A%20BOOK.pdf