Subject: [Masjid Tucson] Submission weekly reminder

In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Peace be upon you,

God uses the story of the people of Lot to prohibit homosexuality in the Quran. 

[Quran 7:80-81] Lot said to his people, "You commit such an abomination; no one in the world has done it before! "You practice sex with the men, instead of the women. Indeed, you are a transgressing people."

[Quran 26:165-166] "Do you have sex with the males, of all the people? "You forsake the wives that your Lord has created for you! Indeed, you are transgressing people." 

In Lot's time, God annihilated the community for the multitude of sins they committed (29:28-35). The Quran does not lay out individual punishment for those who practice homosexuality, however people who choose to actively step out of God's kingdom--pay the price for taking Satan as their lord and protector. 
For example, HIV is far more prevalent among male homosexuals http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/topics/msm/index.htm
Also, homosexuals are 1.9 times more likely to have cancer http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42960543/ns/health-cancer/. 

The act of homosexuality is condemned. However, God does not permit oppression or aggression against people for their peaceful choices.
http://www.masjidtucson.org/submission/perspectives/more/traits/homosexuality.html
http://www.masjidtucson.org/current/same_sex_marriages.html
http://www.masjidtucson.org/publications/books/womensrights/chapter8.pdf

Peace.