I have a feeling that some folks may get a bit upset with this post. I normally stay far from religious issues when posting anywhere; to each his own, normally. However, when a religious community expects our elected officials to do as they say or else, I am not going to sensor myself; especially true when equal rights for GLBT folks are condemed. It may not be such a surprise that Orthodox Rabbis do not support gay rights. On the other hand, am I the only person on earth that reads and feels pure hatred and a lack of compassion in the latest Ruling, which Orthodox Rabbis indicate is binding on ALL OF MANKIND? For the record, I have the exact reaction to similar actions/comments/positions of other religions and their leaders. NOTE THE LAWS OF NOAH ARE ALSO INCLUDED SO NOT TO LEAVE MANY OTHER RELIGIONS OUT OF THE RULING.
DATELINE: BROOKLYN, N.Y., Jan. 6, In The Year Of Our Lord, 2010. YES, 2010!!!
A panel of rabbis respected as authorities on Torah law issued a sweeping ruling to cut off support for politicians who promote normalizing the sin of homosexuality.
In a strongly worded decision, some of the most prominent Orthodox rabbis advised their communities to "no longer continue to support or elect leaders who have publicly showed their approval for giluyai arayos [immoral unions], activities that stand exactly opposite of all our work as Jews to increase the awareness and influence of Hashem the Almighty in this world... No money, no public displays of approval, and no votes should be given to politicians who have made documented, public statements or who have voted in favor of laws that seek to normalize the[se] forbidden relationships."
The ruling follows last month's vote in the New York State Senate, which the rabbis called "an open miracle," where "Hashem thwarted the will of nearly every top elected leader of the state." The Senate reaffirmed traditional marriage by an overwhelming margin, rejecting proposed changes to the definition of marriage that would legitimize homosexuality.
The rabbis criticized use of the secular government to redefine the language. "Marriage is a word that has a definition accepted by all the world from time immemorial: it means the legalized union between a man and a woman for the purpose of forming a family. Human lives have meaning to the extent that they reflect the values taught by the Torah. No government has the power to create meaning by bestowing new definitions to behaviors that are abhorrent to the Torah."
In what has to be a major embarrassment to LT Governor candate and LA City Councilwoman Janice Hahn, when it comes to campaign fundraising, it appears she does not have the support of many high profile SOCAL residents she has served and/or live "in her own back yard". While she heads out of town this week headed for Oakland for two campaign fundraisers, Candidate and State Senator Dean Florez, has not not one, but TWO MAJOR campaign events in the Los Angeles area.
The two campaign events in Oakland for Hahn, both arranged by Oakland City Attorney John Russo, are for a $150 per person breakfast at the Cathedral Building Gallery and a $300 a head luncheon at Leavened East, both on Thursday December 10.
Meanwhile, candidate Florez supporters will have a show of force on Monday, December 14th, when top luminaries in their field, from real estate, medicine, and the arts show their support at The Regency Club in Los Angeles.
Please, wait, just stay for a little bit and read about my husband's campaign? I know you are busy and I know there are a lot bigger fish to fry, but I'm hoping you will hear me out, please?
You see, Gary needs your help. In order to raise money you need to raise money. Make sense?
