The opinion I just expressed is not at all over-stated, and I am
certainly not scolding people. Such depraved behavior actually
does go on in Buddhism, and that is why Buddhism cannot prosper.
Although I could have avoided mentioning
that matter, there is another, more serious issue concerning all
mankind, which I must bring up. That is, homosexuals nowadays
are getting more rampant all the time. In New York and San
Francisco, for instance, there are several hundred thousand
homosexuals. These days, even govern-ment officials openly admit
to being homosexual, support homosexuality, and proclaim that
the society should support homosexual marriages. You should know
that homosexuality is an evil practice which goes against the
principles of Heaven and Earth and contradicts human
obligations. Behind it are demons, ghosts, and goblins egging
people on, fanning the flames, telling people to head straight
for the gates of the hells.
Earlier I mentioned the stupid love
between a man and a woman, and their oath, "In the heavens, we
vow to be birds who share a wing. On the earth, we vow to be
trees whose branches intertwine." The marriage of a man and a
woman is the accepted custom everywhere. As it is said, "The
matter between a man and a woman is the great obligation of
mankind." If you're following the road of birth and death, then
getting married and having children does not go against the way
of Heaven. On the other hand, homosexuality is a perverted
behavior which contradicts natural law, human ethics, and
biological structure. Its retribution is to be born as a Siamese
twin in the next life. In the world now, we have heard about the
birth of Siamese twins for some time. In the near future, many
Siamese animal twins will appear. Since these people have
committed perverse acts of evil and engaged in the most vulgar
and depraved sort of conduct, they will inevitably undergo
rebirth in the lower path of animals.
Therefore, if you have not studied
Buddhism and you recklessly break rules without any scruples,
you can still be excused. However, if you have studied Buddhism,
you must deeply understand the principles of cause and effect,
and avoid the slightest violation. Take heed! Be careful!