Well, the examples of Greece and Rome were brought up to counter this statement of mine: Taboos against homosexuality have existed in many (perhaps most) cultures forever.

Much of what is now considered acceptable in the culture of Europe and (to an extent) North America, is unacceptable in African and Arab cultures - which were not significantly influenced by Christian churches until recently. So, it seems unfair to say that opposition to homosexuality is primarily or exclusively a Christian taboo. As to the origins of the taboos of Europe and America, were they from the churches, or were they indigenous taboos that were assumed by the churches?

The fact of the matter is that many, many ethnic groups have had longstanding taboos against homosexuality. I happen to agree with the need to do away with those taboos, but I question the wisdom of condemning those who still hold to their cultural upbringing. To what extent is it ethical for us to impose our "enlightened" modern thinking on others who hold onto cultural practices that have existed for centuries, or even millennia?

-Joe-