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Decision time on gays in synagogues
By Rabbi Rodef Tzedek
Published: 14.07.05, 17:54
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1. Gays and the Orthodox
Hiram ,   Tel Aviv   (07.15.05)
Orthodox attitude towards homosexual is once again unacceptable. Orthodox rabbis are not diferent from conservative imams. They are definately a show stopper to Israel's progress towards civil rights and towards global peace. Orthodoxy is a danger to the country Itself in more than one way. Additionally not admitting Gays in a synagogoe or in shul is totally idiotic...If from religious standpoint man was created by God...therefore should be fully entitled to worship their creator...if Man was not created by God, then why are the Rabbis involved....Sorry folks...this attitude reminds me of the worst times in pre war period when homosexuals were publically stigmatized and I cannot and will not accept Orthodox Rabbis attitude.
2. keshet
(07.18.05)
It is interesting that your group chose the name keshet. The rainbow is the symbol G-d chose as a sign that He has reason to but will not destroy the world again. The keshet came after the flood when the world was destroyed because of homosexuality and immorality. It is absolutely prohibited by the Torah and cannot be permitted by modern day Rabbis who are not abiding by the Torah's laws.
3. not even closet space
(07.18.05)
4. #2 keshet
steven ,   france   (07.23.05)
People that claim to be gay ,and openly confront your ignorant and biased views on what G-D said ,are more deserving of his blessings than the likes of you.Where do you get this nonsense ,that the world was destroyed because of hamosexuality,?Maybe immorality,but G-d never used the word "homosexuality"in order to destroy the world,and the "KESHET" is a gift from mother nature ,to say that ,after the rains she"will bring peace to mankind,"so maybe this is why the gay community uses this as an emblem?Ever think of that ?Life can be so simple if we just let people live the way they wish to live.Does ones sexual life mean that he or she is an evil person?and does not have the same rights as you ?What right has a Rabbi to refuse a gay person the right to pray in the house of G-D?All who enter thru his doors ,enter as equals.G-d gave the laws to man ,but it is man who interprets these laws to his convenience.Are'nt we seeing just that at the moment?I am very sorry to say it ,but these ultra orthodox rabbis are slowly becomming the the real problem ,for the very existence of Israel.You must realise that gay people are apart of society,they have the same rights as you and me,so if you and these rabbis do not accept them ,Where is the tolerance that G-d asked his people to have ,towards all of his creations?So open your hearts and broaden your minds,and let the light of the rainbow enter,and who knows ,maybe you'll find a pt of gold on the other side.(a reward ?)
5. It's the Torah, STUPID
Kyle ,   Southpark, CO, USA   (06.12.06)
What part of Vayikra 18:22 don't you understand?
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