Re: Muslim lesbian couple from Pakistan defies life threats, becomes first to get mar
teggy, even at the time of the Prophet (saw), if a non-Muslim state permitted same-sex marriage, companions of the Prophet wouldn’t have been protesting and fighting that it is against the word of God. Instead, they’d be recommended to adhere steadfastly to their iman and ask for God’s protection from fitnah and trials that invoke His displeasure.
Point is, the article you quoted - the whole approach of the imams comes under their civic duty - opposing laws legally. But what I find troubling is their insecurity or defensiveness in relation to the laws: Their job is to teach the right aqeedah to the Muslims in the mosques and provide guidance to the families - that’s what they should be focusing on if they want to protect the Muslim community from homosexuality. And considering they are not living under a shariah jurisdiction, it’s difficult to say the same-sex marriage legislation can be in any way defined as ‘pushing’ its views on the Muslims.
But your phrase regarding bending our views even when we know it’s hypocritical - quite powerful.