Posted on 12/28/2011 7:00:49 PM PST by massmike
A coalition of over 150 Orthodox rabbis, respected mental health professionals, community leaders, and others from across America and several foreign countries have released a statement that strongly refutes and repudiates the liberal Jewish political correctness and misinformation regarding homosexuality.
The document, entitled "Declaration on the Torah Approach to Homosexuality,"clarifies the timeless theological understanding of the Biblically mandated prohibition. That position is that no one is "born gay" — and that same-sex attractions can be modified and healed.
The document's list of signers includes well-known figures in the mental health field as well as a pantheon of major figures in Orthodox religious circles. It also includes Brian Camenker of MassResistance and others, as community leaders.
The declaration was released on Monday, December 26 -- the 6th day of Chanukah. That timing was not coincidental. Chanukah celebrates the Jews' resistance to forced Hellenization.Homosexuality was one of the hallmarks of ancient Greek culture.
(Excerpt) Read more at massresistance.com ...
I was thinking something more like “refudiates.”
I was thinking something more like “refudiates.”
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