The Orthodox Church has stood unequivocally against homosexual actions from the very beginning. Both [[Holy Tradition]] and [[Holy Scripture]]{{ref|1}} condemn the practice. What is more ambiguous, however, is whether homosexuality is a genetic, inborn orientation or a personal choice; there are Orthodox who argue both ways. In either case, any practicing the Orthodox Christian should not at the same time Church considers homosexual acts to be a practicing homosexualsinful.