Judaism and homosexuality

[RabbiO]

Originally Posted by Jameyson72

According to Rabbi Menachem Schneerson, while men may indeed be attracted to other men and women to other women, this is not an irreversible physical condition. He also held the view that despite this attraction, individuals so inclined may still find sexual fulfillment in a heterosexual marriage.

In Orthodox and Ultra-Orthodox communities, homosexuality is condemned and Jewish bachelors are encouraged to marry.

In 2006, Conservative Judaism amended it's laws regarding homosexuality leaving it up to the congregation how it deals with homosexuality. Thus some Conservative congregations allow it while others forbid it.

Reform Judaism believes homosexuality today was not understood when the Bible was written. Thus, the Biblical prohibition of homosexual acts can and should be adapted to fit today's world.

With due respect to the Lubavitcher Rebbe, he called this one wrong.

You misrepresent the Conservative position regarding homosexuality.

In any event, a case can be made that Leviticus does not contain a blanket condemnation of homosexual activity.

L'shalom,

Peter