How do Reform Judaism and Orthodox Judaism compare regarding homosexuality? Reform Judaism has embraced and are very supportive of same-sex marriage equality. Orthodox Judaism is the opposite and are against homosexuality and see it as a sin. Although the two religions were based upon the same beliefs they have very different views on this particular topic. Orthodox Judaism is more outdated and still practice their old-fashioned ways. Reform Judaism is very modernized and accepting of modern American lifestyles. Though they share several similarities such as their text and some practices, they have a lot of differences too. Reform Judaism originated in Seesen, Germany, with the first temple opening more than 2 centuries ago. In the 80’s Jews
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The WRJ (Women of Reform Judaism) passed a resolution against the criminalization of homosexuality. In 1996 a resolution was passed that the CCAR supports same-sex couple’s rights to a civil-marriage. Reform Judaism opposes the government’s attempts to ban same-sex marriage.
Orthodox Jews usually consider themselves republicans and are more conservative on social issues. They are also more committed, religiously, and the median age of adults a lot younger than other American Jews. Orthodox Jews are known to have bigger families and more married couples. About 10 percent of adult American Jews are 10% out of 5.3 million.
Orthodox Judaism’s views on homosexuality are very different from Reform Judaism. Orthodox Jews believe that the act of homosexuality is considered an abomination. Same-sex relations are considered such a huge sin that they are punishable by death in the Jewish court system. The reason Orthodox Judaism are so against homosexuality is because they believe that same sex relationships violate man’s purpose on earth. Genesis 1:28 says that one’s main goal in life is “to procreate and populate the earth.” The Orthodox Jewish people believe that being in a gay or lesbian relationship brings you away from …show more content…
Reform Judaism is supportive of same-sex marriage and believe they should not be discriminated against. They embrace and accept homosexuality. Orthodox Judaism is the opposite in their opinion of same-sex relations. Orthodox Jewish people believe that homosexuality is a great sin comparable to bestiality. Orthodox Judaism believes that homosexuality is against a person’s purpose to be on this earth. The reason for Reform Judaism being so much more accepting could be because of their very modern
The WRJ (Women of Reform Judaism) passed a resolution against the criminalization of homosexuality. In 1996 a resolution was passed that the CCAR supports same-sex couple’s rights to a civil-marriage. Reform Judaism opposes the government’s attempts to ban same-sex marriage.
Orthodox Jews usually consider themselves republicans and are more conservative on social issues. They are also more committed, religiously, and the median age of adults a lot younger than other American Jews. Orthodox Jews are known to have bigger families and more married couples. About 10 percent of adult American Jews are 10% out of 5.3 million.
Orthodox Judaism’s views on homosexuality are very different from Reform Judaism. Orthodox Jews believe that the act of homosexuality is considered an abomination. Same-sex relations are considered such a huge sin that they are punishable by death in the Jewish court system. The reason Orthodox Judaism are so against homosexuality is because they believe that same sex relationships violate man’s purpose on earth. Genesis 1:28 says that one’s main goal in life is “to procreate and populate the earth.” The Orthodox Jewish people believe that being in a gay or lesbian relationship brings you away from …show more content…
Reform Judaism is supportive of same-sex marriage and believe they should not be discriminated against. They embrace and accept homosexuality. Orthodox Judaism is the opposite in their opinion of same-sex relations. Orthodox Jewish people believe that homosexuality is a great sin comparable to bestiality. Orthodox Judaism believes that homosexuality is against a person’s purpose to be on this earth. The reason for Reform Judaism being so much more accepting could be because of their very modern