The comparison was in regards to the the development of Hinduism, not the beliefs.

Regarding homosexuality in Hinduism, it isn’t a clear cut subject; firstly the anti-homosexuality laws only came into force under British rule, secondly, I’m sure if you delve into Hinduism, you can interprete the scriptures in what ever way you wish, and add that onto the western sexophobia that was imported into India via Victorian rule, you can see how things can go pear shaped.

-Raj

Also, it should be noted that

Most Gnostics practiced “celibacy” and asceticism, on the grounds that the pleasures of the flesh were evil; a few however practiced libertinism (possibly also Hieros Gamos), arguing since the body was evil they should defile it, or that since the body was evil it did not matter what was done with it.