r/ExplainLikeAPro • u/Teklogikal • Feb 20 '13
How does Islam, an outright homophobic religion, justify two men holding hands in public?
I know that in and of itself, that's not "gay," but it seems to be an oddity I can't explain. I live in a predominantly Muslim area, and see this a lot. My knowledge of religious theory is mainly concentrated on Judeo-Christian and eastern religions, so I'm hoping someone can help me out here.