Some of those who voted yes had this to say:
• Yes, I support. This is because as a democratic country we are rule by the people and with this each individual should enjoy the life he has got without any interference. There are lots of homosexual people helping our society a lot and without them our society can’t be as we are today though they are not accepted by the society.
• Yes, I support the decision as no one can put down forever a segment of the population that numbers at least 50 million. Democracy can never be a tyranny, by definition; and homosexuals, like other minorities have to be given the right to express their opinions in favor of their way of life, whether others agree with them or not, and so that necessarily means they have to be at least protected from discrimination.
• Democracy should assure rights and freedom to one and all.
• Because it is part of a homosexual’s human rights
• Each individual has a right to self expression; emotionally, spiritually and sexually. What is done between consenting adults in the privacy of their own environment, should be nobody's business!!
• Everyone is free to choice his or her own love life. If someone love each other I think its better than killing or extortion.
• Yes, I think its one own wish to choice his or her love life, I think as long as it doesn’t harm someone. In Naga society I think there is more serious problem then this which need to be taken seriously..gudluck to those who are fighting for their rights..
• The greatest event for those people who can't hide their love to each other...bravo to Delhi High Court.
• Its the choice of an individual to choose his or her sexual needs. It should be legalise. The society should come to terms that it is alright. In fact, it will cut down rape cases.
• It must be legalise in a community like that of Indian. It has and will be a taboo. But with the influence of westernization, people are starting to accept homosexuality. The court is doing the right thing in this regard.
• The issue here is not whether homosexuality is right or wrong. I even disagree with it, but I am of the opinion that all people have a right to live freely without fear. Homosexuality is an individual choice and rightly or wrongly it is as old as human history. We cannot deny that it does not exist, it is there. There is chaos in the world now and people are no longer sure of themselves. The world has become sick, so rather than condemning them, it is better to embrace them and show them with love, so that there is still a chance to be redeemed.
Some of those who voted no had this to say:
• If court have legalized prostitution then its ok, but legalizing homosexuality is not at all justified.
• The view point I hold on this controversially sensitive issue facing the Indian society in particular and the global society in general is crystal clear. Ever since the world begins the most primary institution comprises of man and woman through marriage came into existence. Therefore any negative force to this very institution must be met with by way of preserving and promoting it at all cost. I think the court’s decision seems to be quite hasty devoid of talking all the pros and cons into account and so it can be challengeable by any other court in the country.
• No, since my God did not create Adam and Steve, but Adam and E.
• No, because Levi20:13- God says If a man lies with a man as one lies with a woman is detestable, they must be put to death. Why put to death because its sins will be defiled, and the land vomit out its inhabitants. There are two types of sins according to Bible, one can commit sin and sure that sin can punish him and to his children. But another sin which can even defile its land and to its nation. Even if Delhi court/or any authorities in India legalize homosexuality/lesbianism but as long as Nagaland stands for Christ we must fight against this curse so that God will save Nagaland from this curse.
• Absolutely No!!! Why did God create men and women? Why are they (gay people) love of the same sex or just doing as a lifestyle? Aren’t they created by God or are they from a different planet? This is completely against the law of human nature. The court should not legalize such law not only in India (but in every part of the world).
• No, no way, Don't even think about it. To Naga people homosexual is unknown historically. Don't even talk about it. Homosexual is the most inhuman behavior or someone say lifestyle. We cannot tolerate homosexual in our society. Every community should condemn this way of life. This is so disrespectful to humanity. God didn't create homosexuality. God created man and woman to love, to help each other and raise family and to honor him. Why would the court decide for this, The court should never decide what God had decided and planned for us already. We must condemn this act.
Some of those who voted others had this to say:
• Its a shame that a matter of personal preference on sexuality has gone right to the court system for them to decide whether it is legal or not. In the end, those who prefer sex with their own gender will anyway continue irrespective of what the court judges. Has this not been the case thus far. Anyway, on matters such as sexual preference it will be better if it is left to the individual to exercise his or her freedom.
• From a Christian perspective, it's totally wrong but from the equality point of view, perhaps they deserve this right. I dont think it was a choice or decision they made but perhaps it's something else which is far beyond one's comprehension.
• A good number of Nagas hold the view that from the Naga understanding of Christianity, homosexuality is wrong. But it is also undeniable that there are many Nagas who are homosexuals, and as much as we may desist their preference, they are part of our society who must enjoy equal rights. I wish the issue of homosexuality was not framed the way it is. The issue is not so much about homosexuality, it is about whether the society is able to accept and respect those who may not share your point of view, and in this case, whose sexual preference radically differs from yours.
• God created men and women and gave them the authority to conduct their life in accordance to His laws, but He also allowed them to make their own choices. As much as I disagree with homosexuality, I know that it is also my Christian duty to love them unconditionally. I am not the judge, God will be the final judge, and it is God’s wish that I accept all human beings equally. Since Nagaland is for Christ, we must love all of God’s creation unconditionally, even when they have gone against God’s teachings.
• I wonder how God would relate to homosexuals. I feel that God would want us to relate to homosexuals in the same way he will relate to them. Many Nagas will react negatively, angrily and even in a condemning way. But I keep asking myself, how God will react to homosexuals. Rather than us finding our own rationale and justifications, it will be better for us to understand how God will relate to homosexuals. I think the answer is already there, it’s a message of love, compassion. Did not God ask us to love our enemies?
