(Not only Islam, but almost all the religions, and in particular that of the Jews and Christians have condemned the pederast to death.

      The people of Lot were lost on account of pederasty and this is clearly stated in the Holy Qurän S 7:80ِ84 as follows:ِ

      ``And also make a mention of Lot in the Book, when he said to his people:ِ Do you commit lewdness such that no one in the world ever committed before you!? You have sexual intercourse with men instead of women! You are indeed a degenerated people.'' In answer to him Lot's people said:ِ ``Banish him and his followers from your town that they are men who seek to keep clean.''

      Pederasty in the Law of Moses, which is the law of Christians too; has been declared as a heinous and major sin, and the pederast is condemned to death. With reference to LEVITICUSِ20:13 we read:ِ

      ``If a man has sexual relations with another man or a boy, they have done a disgusting thing and both of them shall be put to death. They are responsible for their own death.''

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