2006-09-13 02:15:54 · 5 answers · asked by Stephen 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Same as the Jewish stand - forbidden.
2006-09-13 02:17:22 · answer #1 · answered by Asher S 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't know about that specifically, but Judaism is much more tolerant and accepting of gays than is Christianity.
Most Reform Jews believe that the traditional laws against homosexuality originated in a ritual context, having to do with morality of the times. For the most part, the Hebrew word translated as *abomination* was applied in the ritual sphere of life rather than the ethical sphere.
The Torah seems to see homosexual relations in a cultic context rather than something more parallel to the interpersonal context of heterosexual relationships.
Although the sin of Sodom and Gemmorah seems to have been homosexuality, later Jewish tradition makes no reference to homosexuality and see the sins of Sodom and Gemmorah as cruelty and lack of hospitality to the "stranger" - xenophobia, in other words
Reform Judaism, for the most part, views the traditional prohibitions against homosexuality as morality from a bygone age, morality now replaced with clearer understandings of the reality of gender orientation as something beyond individual "preference."
As a whole, the Reform Movement, both the "lay people" and the rabbis have come out very strongly in favor of civil rights for gays and lesbians.
2006-09-13 09:21:24 · answer #2 · answered by Sweetchild Danielle 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
as someone who studies the more occult and mystical side of qabala i have not come across any rules regarding sexuality, some believers have mentioned this as a guide to others, Aleister Crowley mentioned "do what thou will, shall be the whole of the law." and mentions that love governs all things and he was very deep in qabala doctrine and teachings. i think it best if the only morality is one that is non judgmental. if you think you were created to be a certain way why would your creator hate you by creating you that way? if you know your creator does not hate and gave you things to learn by creating you this way, then go with it and learn the way your creator wants you to.
hope this helps
mournyngwolf
solitary practitioner of Wicca and wizardry
2006-09-13 09:38:02 · answer #3 · answered by mournyngwolf 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Qabbalah does not intrinsically address morality. This is left to the teachings of the Torah & Talmud.
2006-09-13 09:19:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess Madonna's gotta give up one of her hobbies then....
2006-09-13 09:17:57 · answer #5 · answered by Ana 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋