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Rabbis to match homosexuals, lesbians
Akiva Novick
Published: 22.08.11, 20:51
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1. No matter how hard you try
Rick ,   Planet Earth   (08.22.11)
We homosexuals will stay homosexual! We were born this way! Why the hell would we "choose" to be discriminated like this if homosexuality is a choice, then? Stop religious subjugation of sexual minorities! We're humans too.
2. As a gay person I am deeply offended
Gregg ,   Haifa, IL   (08.23.11)
by those actions ! They want to change something that is natural. Shame on those rabbis and shame on those gays that are a disgrace to the whole world gay community who fights for our rights as human beings.
3. rick i get ur point but still..
Ester   (08.23.11)
i know its ur choice and for sure i support gay people.. but still why dont let them try to fix u in a family? wouldnt u like someone that calls u father oneday? when ull be 80 years old will u still care about sex or u would like to die with ur children and grandchildren around u?
4. the foundation of marriage is love, not procreation
matan ,   canada   (08.22.11)
I'm trying to understand, do the rabbis want to see healthy happy families or simply more jews in this world? Children's Aid Societies work towards the best interest of the child, too bad so many rabbis dont. Try adoption + surrogacy, but don't bring children into homes where parents can't solve their own issues.
5. why would gay people believe in a religion
(08.23.11)
which their very own life experience proves to be nothing more than tribal laws invented thousands of years ago by savages wandering in the desert
6. why torture them with psychological counseling?
Y ,   Israel   (08.23.11)
If somebody could possible change, they would probably go for counseling on the own!
7. A tragic idea
Makabit ,   El Cerrito   (08.23.11)
Forcing people into marriages of convenience--our convenience, not theirs--and then encouraging them to have children so it will be harder to end this loveless sham relationship--is a travesty. Let religious gay people be who they are, honor them for themselves, and we'll all be happier. This is a pointless waste of the potential of everyone involved.
8. Sorry #1: Not Jews and not in Israel
Israeli 2   (08.23.11)
As for being born that way...it has been proven otherwise. It is a disease that must be cured spiritually.
9. #1
Rose ,   NY   (08.23.11)
I'm straight and I completely agree with you.
10. TWICE BLESSES
GAYS4ISRAEL ,   NOT TELLIN   (08.23.11)
WE ARE PROUD TO BE GAY JEWS. IT SHALL STAY THAT WAY !
11. #1 Born this way!
Mark ,   Jerusalem   (08.23.11)
Your might think or know that your were born homosexual or gay but there are those who feel that they were not. There are those who are not happy living a homosexual lifestyle and want to change. Any one who decides to "go for it" are not being forced. For us religious its a big problem as we know that the Torah is agianst two men having sexual relations like one would with a woman, so at least we try to change, it does not always work but at least we try. Rick, I guess your happy being gay and not bringing children of your own into the world, so be it, but for those who want to try don't condem them.
12. @#8
Henry from New York ,   USA   (08.23.11)
It's definitely not a choice or a disease, or are you just trolling? My Israeli Jewish girlfriend is openly bisexual, and, at the age of 19, has already contributed much more to the State of Israel, via her military service and other work, than you probably ever have or ever will. Go express bigoted views like yours on a more appropriate forum. Stormfront usually welcomes fellows like you. Yes Jews and Yes in Israel.
13. #8 you talk like your friend
Gregg ,   Haifa, IL   (08.23.11)
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad who said the same about Iranians and Iran....
14. You can choose to be Jewish
Deebo_ ,   Holon   (08.23.11)
But you can't choose to be gay. Funny how that works. And by the way, #8... Where exactly is this "proof?"
15. If homosexuals/lesbians moral wouldn't hide in euphemism gay
Thinking Jew ,   Israel   (08.23.11)
16. Who is forcing the gays?
ORA ,   JERUSALEM   (08.23.11)
It is simply an option for those who might want to give it a try.
17. 16. You have no idea how homosexuality works, do you...
Deebo_ ,   Holon   (08.23.11)
18. rabbis - is there anything they CAN'T do?
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19. Gregg, as a sef hating Jew, you find religion offensive
American Sabrah ,   Israel   (08.23.11)
If only you had more Jewish pride than you have gay pride, then you would come to understand that homosexuality is not an inborn trait. There is no scientific hypothesis to prove that. I am offended and amused by the left wing irreligious double standard. You blatantly accuse us for forcing Judaism upon the mass when you essentially do the same with your homosexuality.Just like you don't want to acknowledge Israel as a Jewish state, we too don't want to be told that we have to tolerate and accept the homosexual lifestyle as being normal and equal to our lifestyle. I personally don't care for it. Just keep your sexuality to yourself and don't parade it in public.
20. Take your hate and mental illness to a Muslim country
Global Citizen ,   Israel & USA   (08.23.11)
21. # american sabrah
berlonski ,   berlin   (08.23.11)
If you have problems with freedom of speech and self-expression of all citizens and if you have a problem with citizens who chose not be religious, Israel with its democratic basic laws and civil rights is obviously not the right place for you. Become Muslim and go to Iran or Saudi Arabia. There for sure you dont have to suffer from gays in public.
22. Unhappy marriages, unhappy kids. Great thinking, Rabbis
Sgilbert ,   USA   (08.23.11)
23. #19
Gregg ,   Haifa, IL   (08.23.11)
There is no more scientific hypothesis to prove I am gay than to prove you're Jewish... As my sexuality is a personal stuff so does the religion...
24. Re: Rabbis to match homosexuals, lesbians
City Buddha ,   Toronto, Canada   (08.23.11)
Typical of Zionist hatred for things they can't understand. Get your heads out of your A*&^%.
25. Berlonski
American Sabrah ,   Israel   (08.23.11)
If you have a problem with Israel being a Jewish state trying to promote the Jewish tradition and family values then I suggest you carry your "freedom of expression" to Europe where not only Gay marriage is legal but so is every other illicit sexual deviant behavior under the sun such as gays having sex in public parks, prostitution, bi-sexuality, incest, pedophilia to bestiality etc. There you can indulge in much pleasure to your groin's content without fear of being called a pervert.Just don't try to morally corrupt the minds of the youth with your "ultra-tolerance" rhetoric which you don't even live up to. And you wonder why you have such a Muslim problem in Europe.Keep up with the legalization of Homosexual unions and you will be outnumbered by the Muslims in your hometown. The only thing you reproduce with these sort of unions are AIDs and STD's.
26. #1, #2 who is talking to you?
Israel Israeli ,   Tel Aviv   (08.23.11)
If you were really homosexuals, you would not try to impose your fanatic beliefs on others. There are gays who want to belong to a religious community. This website offers them an opportunity to do just that. Just as no one is forcing you to join the website, you should not be shaming and humiliating others who might want something different than you.
27. If every impulse of love was fostered youd have consensual
Observer ,   Earth   (08.24.11)
incest....bestiality...and a host of other relations that are not part of the Jewish path to a wholesome society. Homosexuality is just one issue, there are many many others of course. You can raise your children to be anything...atheist, religious, friendly, cruel, heterosexual, homosexual, gentleman, criminal, canibal, nazi, democrat, etc etc. Nrture has a big say on what we become, intentionally or inadvertantly
28. It's Already Been Done Before, It's Called Hollywood!
Bernie M. ,   West Hollywood,La.Ca   (08.24.11)
70 to 80% of Hollywood is gay & lesbian. They've been matching up the famous ones since the silent film era: Rudolpho Valentino, et al. and then in the 50's with Rock Hudson and his coterie. They match them off so as not to ruin their public "STAR" image & completely DESTROY their bank accounts, what it really boils down to right up to this very moment. "Straight" equals profitability, "Gay" equals box office poison, historically. They claim it's changing 'in these times' but that's just b.s. not to get the "G.L.A.A.D." people all riled up.
29. A Limeric
Oscar -very-Wilde ,   USA   (08.24.11)
A Gay from the town of Khartoum Took a Lesbian up to his room. They argued all night Who had the right To do whan, and what with, And to whom
30. very sick
(08.24.11)
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