Tag: Orthodox Judaism

RCA: No Position on Gay ‘Reparative Therapy’ – Forward.com

RCA: No Position on Gay ‘Reparative Therapy’ – Forward.com.

The original RCA media release is here.

[ Note: Aleph Melbourne strongly discourages all forms of reparative therapy used for the purpose of changing a person’s sexual orientation.  For more information read the APS Position Statement on the Use of Therapies that Attempt to Change Sexual Orientation and the RANZCP Position Statement #60 on Sexual orientation change efforts. ]

Orthodox Rabbis Confuse Themselves with Evangelical Christians | Galus Australis

Orthodox Rabbis Confuse Themselves with Evangelical Christians | Galus Australis.

Redefinition will damage marriage | The Australian

Redefinition will damage marriage

THE Organisation of Rabbis of Australasia opposes any legislation to legitimise same-sex marriage. This is not intended to show any discrimination against the gay community, but simply to uphold the sanctity and purpose of marriage, which is the union of man and woman not only to express their love for one another but also to bring future generations into the world.

The institution of marriage and family life, as defined and practised for thousands of years as between a man and a woman, a father and a mother, respectively, is far too important and essential to the bedrock of society and civilisation as we know it to be undermined by those who presume to redefine its essence. Moreover, we are deeply concerned that, should any such redefinition occur, members of traditional communities like ours will incur moral opprobrium and may risk legal sanction if they refuse to transgress their beliefs.

That prospect is unacceptable to all people of good will on both sides of this debate. We call upon Australians to stand opposed to any attempt, whether judicial, legislative or religious in nature, to bestow the sanctity of marriage upon same-sex couples.

Rabbi Dovid Freilich is president of the Organisation of Rabbis of Australasia.