Living with Same-Sex Attraction as a Muslim | Dogma Disrupted, w/ Imam Tom Facchine

Want to listen on the go? Check out Dogma Disrupted on your favorite podcast platforms! https://yqn.io/dogma Are sexual desires an essential part of who we are? No matter how the world shifts, Islam is clear about not allowing our desires to define us. So what then about feeling same sex attraction? Doesn't that automatically mean that someone is gay? Imam Tom Facchine invites Waheed Jensen to discuss his experiences living with same sex attraction while rejecting current narratives and labels, and how we can support individuals in our communities that struggle with these feelings. "0:00 - Are sexual desires an essential part of who we are? 14:36 - Comparing homosexual actions to other sins 31:56 - Childhood experiences, shame, and same-sex attraction 46:30 - Same-sex attraction, hypersensitivity, and mental health 56:50 - Can sexual urges change? 1:08:18 - What does true support for Muslims with SSA look like?" #dogmadisrupted #imamtom #sexuality #identity #lgbt #yaqeenpodcast #yaqeen #islamicethics Click SUBSCRIBE and hit the 🔔 icon to receive the latest updates from Yaqeen! Visit http://www.yaqeeninstitute.org for full access to all research publications, infographics, and videos. Join the conversation on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @yaqeeninstitute!