150 Orthodox rabbis sign statement for acceptance of gay Jews

[Ian David]

150 Orthodox rabbis sign statement for acceptance of gay Jews
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=221x163124

[TZ]

1. I'm surprised to hear this from ORTHODOX Rabbi's

Good for them. I've always thought that if I was inclined to follow religion, I would practice Judaism. Seems to have a bit more tolerance than many.

[Ian David]

2. Reformed and Reconstructionist Judaism, yes. Orthodox, not so much.

Reconstructionist Judaism are what I call The Jewnitarians-- they're like Unitarian Jews.

[TZ]

3. Thats what I meant- my family is all reform.

:)

[Meshuga]

5. Theologically, Reconstructionist Judaism has a lot of influence on Reform and Conservative Jews

With this said, I think that Reform and part of the conservative Jews are also Jewnitarians. :-)

[humblebum]

4. This is a very good thing. Attitudes will change in years to come. nt

[uberllama42]

6. Good on them. n/t