Muslim leader, Knesset Member Ibrahim Sarsur (United Arab List-Ta'al), warned gays that "if they dare to approach the Temple Mount during the World Pride 2006 parade in Jerusalem they will do so OVER OUR DEAD BODIES." I just changed my mind about the gay parade.

Religious people are free to live their lives according to whatever religion they choose. Nowadays, however, societies are based on civil laws and these laws prevent one group's beliefs from being used as an excuse to persecute others. This virulent response by rabbis and imams against people who have a homosexual orientation is probably a textbook example of why civil laws are necessary. Can you imagine a world where these religious leaders were in charge?

I've supported holding the parade until now, but it's sounding more and more like a bad idea. This isn't a good time, and frankly gay rights are not the most important issue facing Israel right now. if this parade being led by a bunch of leftist idiots who don't even live in Israel and sympathize with the Pals, then to hell with it. Sorry guys, one thing this country doesn't need right now is gay Brits marching to the Temple Mount proclaiming universal love. This isn't Haight-Ashbury in 1967. The Arabs don't like us, we don't like them, universal love ain't happening here. And as for becoming a gay shaheed, I think Merrill should just stay home.

I like that idea...I wonder how many more idiots will kill themselves from having witnessed two men or two women kissing? All I can say is if you have to dies because two same sex people have a relationship, then thank G-d for Darwin!

if i could buy a ticket to get first at the temple mount area or before the ir atika entrances in order to prevent inmorality to enter sacred places in all the recints, i'll do it tomorrow. can't these people go to eilat, haifa, tel aviv or somewere that they can't bother ?

too late now. the whole thing has been domiated by leftests from get go. but then I dont see any other allies steping up. That was the idea,by holding the march in Jerusalem was to confront the fundamentalist agenda . If you expected zionist neo-cons forget it , they hate gays just as much as these creeps. Its a bit ter pill. But just the same allowing a few hour march in Jerusalem is not too much to ask. and this merryll isn't any creepier than this Rabbi Levin import as if our own little old Rabbis needed help spewing hatred. now theres a case for deporting someone for incitement. Yep its all very sad, but youre going to be a target for hatred anywhere . mybe thats the point. If it wasnt for the hatred there would be no need for marches.

David, I am a Jew who is also Gay. I belong to a Synagogue. A member of my congregation will be in Israel for the event. I love Israel and beleive in Zionism. We don't get along woth the Pals, but do you really think this is going to cause more problems thna alreasy exiist? As for the Arabs, this si jsut another example from the worlds leader in tolerance. Defy them, do not join them.

what does religious have to do with it? im not religious at all and yet im totally against the gay parade, we dont need our children having this kind of liberal mentality rammed down there throats, sorry david if your gay

I wonder why the gay LEADER is not so concerned about Israel's Cheif Rabbi warnings? or is it the zionist mentality even in homos !! Get a life

but it is on the way.

You people preach love and tolerance and you want to be respected and recognized...well how about you start by RESPECTING people. You can have your sin parade anywhere in the world but why in Jerusalem? Just to light a fire? You are making people hate you becuase you are FORCING your sick lifestyle on holy people. Go flaunt your perverted ways elsewhere, not in a holy city where 3 religions dont want you. think about this....three religions at war with each other, all at different times is history, find one common groud in defying and stopping your evil. You see, whether its Jesus, Moses or Mohammad, you are sinners any way you look at it. May G-d of Israel protect his beloved Jerusalem and banish your immorality and perverted ways! Amen!

You write “Religious people are free to live their lives according to whatever religion they choose. Nowadays, however, societies are based on civil laws and these laws prevent one group's beliefs from being used as an excuse to persecute others” And then you write “Can you imagine a world where these religious leaders were in charge?” Are you for real or are you so engrossed in your sexual fantasy that you are oblivious to the world at large. Except for Israel there does not exist a single country in the middle east that is not governed by a religious theocracy. If you have any complaint against religious observant communities do not deliberately impose your ideals in their communities and hold your loving celebrations away from them I guarantee you they will not interfere nor attend your celebrations of love.

as Jews, as human beings, as Zionists. We love Israel and the Jewish people, and can't wait to be in the holy city of Jerusalem. Dignified, respectful and ready to enjoy the capital city. No MK or supposed rabbi is going to tell us where we can or can't go. Period. Jerusalem is big enough for all of us to enjoy.

Don't allow the pollution of our holy city of Jerusalem with this lefty garbage & crap. Let them hold the parade in Mecca.

Let them parade start! and leave us with a racist MK less sounds good to me! what the H*** does he think saying something about the temple mount!?? ,its not his to decide.

It is our city punk, wether you like it or not, now go get lost

I'm as straight as they come, I've lived in Israel for 5 years as a teenager and then came to the US to serve in the US Marines. I'm half Israeli half American and 100% FOR gay people and doing what makes them happy in life. As jews let's not forget our history and the harsh realities of racisim and stereotyping. Of all people us Jews should be the most sympathetic towards honest and nice people such as gays that are hated by Islam, let's not forget that Islam doesn't like us either.

A gay parade is an abomination and must be banned from happening in Jerusalem. This is not to say that gay people are an abomination. Some of them may be very wonderful people. But a parade in which they flaunt their vulgar sexual behaviors is an abomination. So many devout Jews, Christians and Moslems are deeply hurt by this appalling assault on religious values which for thousands of years have been associated with the Holy City of Jerusalem. One would not go into a Synagogue, Church or Mosque and behave in a vulgar sexual way because such places are considered to be Holy Places. Yet, Jerusalem is more holy than any house of worship. Jews, Christians and Moslems must unite and stop this evil event from happening.

That can be remedied!!! Go back to your rat whole it's your city only because Israel allowed you to have it, remember that when your trying to sleep at night while sonic booms are rumbling your houses. You only sleep because Israel allows you too, you only drink because Israel allows you too, you only exist because Israel allows you to, and you sure as hell are getting the chance to post on a jewish newspaper only because Israel allow you too. Release Israel's soldier!!!

Stay out of Israel read this letter which spells out what you are trying to do Here it is: > http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/pwh/swift1.html

nothing wrong with gays, I think there should be a gay israeli army unit, to frighten off the syrians, coz thats all thats needed. Perhaps they can kiss them to death.

I am organising a Gaza Gay Parade and I am looking for young gay men and women to take part. I know you are out there, i mean, you, the militant ones, spending all that time together in your training camps, hot, sweaty, must get bored and lonely in the night together, and I know you like to have a little cuddle from time to time, so hey, come on, come out that cupboard, and join in what will be the gayest event in Gaza's history. Please feel free to wear any costumes u like for the floats that will travel up and down the streets, and I know that the Association of Gay Suicide Bombers have got their mothers busy making wonderful colourful gay suicide costumes for 20 of the children to wear, how wonderful and glamorous. Gimps, feel free too.So, come on, lets have a fun packed day at Gaza Gay Day 2006.

Come on Yael, , Live and let live gurl, do they harm you, have you met a gay person? Im not gay, but I tell you something, you wont find nicer and better hearted people. I love gay people, they are such wonderful people, of course you get some arseholes (if you would excuse the pun) but trhe majority are loving great honest people. Yael, there was a man in Germany some years ago that didnt just kill our grandparents for being jews, must we start to opress others?

Cause Jerusalem to know her abominations. And there were also sodomites in the land: and they did according to all the abominations of the nations which the LORD cast out before the children of Israel. Were they ashamed when they had committed abomination? No, they were not at all ashamed, neither could they blush: therefore they shall fall among them that fall. Moreover all the chief of the priests, and the people, transgressed after all the abominations of the heathen; and polluted the house of the LORD which he had hallowed in Jerusalem. Should you again break the Lord’s commandments, and join the affinity with the people of these abominations? For the children of Judah have done evil in my sight, saith the LORD: they have set their abominations in the house which is called by my name, to pollute it. I have seen your adulteries, and your neighings, the lewdness of your whoredom, and your abominations on the hills in the fields. Woe unto you, Jerusalem! Won’t you keep clean the land like it once was? Wherefore, as I live, said the Lord GOD; Surely, because you have defiled my land with all thy detestable things, and with all your abominations, therefore will I also diminish you; neither shall mine eye spare, neither will I have any pity. Now will I shortly pour out my fury upon you, and accomplish mine anger upon you: and I will judge you according to your ways, and will recompense thee for all your abominations. If you will return, Israel, said the LORD, return unto me: and if thou wilt put away your abominations out of my sight, then shall you not be removed. Therefore say unto the house of Israel, Thus said the Lord GOD; Repent, and turn yourselves from your idols; and turn away your faces from all your abominations.

Dude, take it frikin easy man, u gonna bust a vessel,

Ever heard the expression "hitagref" ??

A few verses from the Wordsof God, The Holy Koran.... Chapter 26: verses: 160. The people of Lout (Lot) (those dwelt in the towns of Sodom in Palestine) belied the Messengers. 161. When their brother Lout (Lot) said to them: "Will you not fear Allâh and obey Him? 162. "Verily! I am a trustworthy Messenger to you. 163. "So fear Allâh, keep your duty to Him, and obey me. 164. "No reward do I ask of you for it (my Message of Islâmic Monotheism), my reward is only from the Lord of the 'Alamîn (mankind, jinns and all that exists). 165. "Go you in unto the males of the 'Alamîn (mankind), 166. "And leave those whom Allâh has created for you to be your wives?! Nay, you are a trespassing people!" 167. They said: "If you cease not. O Lout (Lot)! Verily, you will be one of those who are driven out!" 168. He said: "I am, indeed, of those who disapprove with severe anger and fury your (this evil) action (of sodomy). 169. "My Lord! Save me and my family from what they do." 170. So We saved him and his family, all, 171. Except an old woman (his wife) among those who remained behind. 172. Then afterward We destroyed the others. 173. And We rained on them a rain (of torment). And how evil was the rain of those who had been warned. 174. Verily, in this is indeed a sign, yet most of them are not believers. 175. And verily! Your Lord, He is indeed the All-Mighty, the Most Merciful. and chapter 29 verses: 28. And (remember) Lout (Lot), when he said to his people: "You commit Al-Fâhishah (sodomy the worst sin) which none has preceded you in (committing) it in the 'Alamîn (mankind and jinns)." 29. "Verily, you do sodomy with men, and rob the wayfarer (travellers, etc.)! And practise Al-Munkar (disbelief and polytheism and every kind of evil wicked deed) in your meetings." But his people gave no answer except, that they said: "Bring Allâh's Torment upon us if you are one of the truthful." 30. He said: "My Lord! Give me victory over the people who are Mufsidûn (those who commit great crimes and sins, oppressors, tyrants, mischief-makers, corrupts). 31. And when Our Messengers came to Ibrâhim (Abraham) with the glad tidings they said: "Verily, we are going to destroy the people of this [Lout's (Lot's)] town (i.e. the town of Sodom in Palestine) truly, its people have been Zâlimûn [wrong-doers, polytheists and disobedient to Allâh, and have also belied their Messenger Lout (Lot)]." 32. Ibrâhim (Abraham) said: "But there is Lout (Lot) in it." They said:"We know better who is there, we will verily save him [Lout (Lot)] and his family, except his wife, she will be of those who remain behind (i.e. she will be destroyed along with those who will be destroyed from her folk)." 33. And when Our Messengers came to Lout (Lot), he was grieved because of them, and felt straitened on their account. They said: "Have no fear, and do not grieve! Truly, we shall save you and your family, except your wife, she will be of those who remain behind (i.e. she will be destroyed along with those who will be destroyed from her folk). 34. Verily, we are about to bring down on the people of this town a great torment from the sky, because they have been rebellious (against Allâh's Command)." 35. And indeed We have left thereof an evident Ayâh (a lesson and a warning and a sign the place where the Dead Sea is now in Palestine)[] for a folk who understand. ------- This is a warning to the Sodomites and to All.... If you deny the signs of God, the verses revealed, clearly stated here there is none worthy of worship except the True God and that Muhammad was His Slave and Last and Final Messenger... then wait for the Great Torment, The Great Torment that will be dropping from the Skies....!!!