The Deputy Secretary-General of "Hezbollah," Sheikh Naeem Qassem, emphasized the necessity to confront and eliminate corruption projects, asserting that "the homosexuality being promoted by the West is not a biological problem, but rather a personal choice, similar to drug addiction, and both Muslims and Christians reject these corrupt and deviant values." During a memorial celebration held by "Hezbollah" at the Bouday Husseiniyah, he stressed the "importance of fighting corruption in all its forms to protect our country, our children, and our communities." He stated that "corruption is political, economic, social, educational, and moral; there isn't just one definition of corruption but many forms that lead to others, and those who confront corruption are often deeply entangled with it in one way or another."
He added, "To defend corruption and legitimize it leads to harm for Lebanon. Corruption means violating laws, legitimizing harm, and organizing protests and chaos to achieve the projects of others. The educational and moral corruption is linked to attempts by some to promote homosexuality and immoral behavior in our country." Qassem criticized "some MPs who proposed a law to decriminalize and penalize actions that violate natural relations, implying you are saying to decriminalize homosexuality, which is a normal first step, then they claim people have the right to protest and hold seminars, distribute pamphlets, and then ask the Ministry of Education to normalize the study of homosexuality for educational purposes, which means you want to ruin the environment and family life in Lebanon, leaving people without identity and morals."
He warned that "homosexuality is a cultural and educational project of America, Europe, and the West, and they are currently working on a culture that submerges individuals in their bodies, far removed from values, principles, and morals. When they burn the Quran under the banner of freedom, they know that they are provoking the feelings of Muslims." Qassem also highlighted the role of Minister of Culture Mohammed Wissam Al-Murtada, praising his courage, his protection of ideas, and his integrity, stating that he has been able to shape sentiments towards ideas and has been a judge through his stances.
