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This research reviews Christian theological views towards LGBT, highlighting the conflict between religious beliefs and tolerance towards the LGBT community. In the context of theology students, there are interesting differences of opinion around this issue, with some opposing and others supporting. Nevertheless, this research emphasizes the importance of avoiding judgmental and condemnatory attitudes, and encouraging theology students to become agents of change who promote inclusion and understanding of LGBT people in society. Given the complexity of the views expressed, this article provides in-depth insight into how Christian theology and theology students interact with LGBT issues.

LGBT identities can emerge at any stage of life. However, adolescents, particularly university students who are in the process of self-discovery, are often more susceptible to this phenomenon. This research was designed to analyze student perceptions of LGBT behavior, with a focus on the Islamic religious perspective. The study employs quantitative descriptive research methods, conducted through the distribution of questionnaires to a sample consisting of student representatives from each faculty at Medan State University. Out of a total of 46 respondents, the majority stated that LGBT behavior is forbidden according to Islamic teachings. The respondents believe that the presence of LGBT individuals in the campus environment can influence Islamic values. Students suggest that the LGBT phenomenon requires special handling from an Islamic perspective. Students do not support initiatives aimed at providing protection for LGBT individuals. They feel the need to strengthen rules and regulations in their environment to prohibit activities or organizations related to LGBT.

The topic of LGBT and homosexuality seems to be endlessly discussed. This is due to several scientific fields such as health, psychology, Islamic law, and other related fields that can significantly influence the decision-making process related to these issues. The problems include positioning LGBT or homosexual relationships as nature or nurture, innate or socially constructed, genetic or deviant, normal or abnormal, and so on. This abnormal behavior creates misunderstandings about sex in this group. This shows that people who maintain LGBT or homosexual relationships are unable to reconcile their desires and principles of life. Therefore, this article aims to identify the perceptions and efforts of Islamic religious education students towards the increasing normalization of LGBT in Indonesia. It also aims to educate the public about the understanding, meaning, and law of LGBT in Islam. The research method used is qualitative and is an approach or survey to examine and understand the main symptoms. To understand the main symptoms, researchers conducted interviews with respondents, asking several more general questions. After conducting interviews, the researchers initially obtained conflicting results. Students' perceptions of LGBT were contradictory. Second, PAI students do not agree that LGBT is normalized in Indonesia, either officially (legalized by the government) or unofficially (considered normal by society). The third effort of PAI students in minimizing LGBT in Indonesia is by providing education to the community directly or indirectly.