text: In relation to "the dawn of creation," I would describe the Jewish texts as recent. 
  
  The "traditional views" you argue for are common to all the Abrahamic faiths, but among those it is primarily Christianity and Islam that have promulgated them around the world. I was pointing out that when we are able to investigate societal stances towards homosexuality prior to the advent of Christianity and Islam, (Jews not being such avid proselytizers) we find enough examples of the social accommodation of homosexuality (etc.) to prove the inaccuracy of claims of universal approbation. I referred above to one type of research shedding some light on the matter. There are others as well. 
  
  And yes, I'm aware that my views are recent.  I wasn't arguing merit, or its lack, based on relative antiquity. I was simply questioning your assertion of timeless universality.