Over at Jewschool, folks are commenting on Jay’s MJL post about the Conservative movement’s decision yesterday.
Is there anyone out there reading who feels that it is particularly psychologically cruel and untenable to ordain gay and lesbian rabbis and do commitment ceremonies and YET say that a particular part of gay male sexuality is forbidden?
Check out what else they’re saying, here.
Attitudes have shifted dramatically in recent decades, with sharp differences between the Orthodox and liberal movements.
If homosexuality is not chosen, then there is precedent in Jewish law for condoning it.
Efforts to make the community more compassionate have stopped short of sanctioning gay relationships.