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California - The Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, more popularly known as the Orthodox Union, or O.U., and Agudath Israel of California, an ultra-Orthodox group, have joined a coalition of California religious groups supporting Proposition 8, which, if passed in November, would reverse the California State Supreme Court's May 15 ruling that gave homosexuals the "right" to "marry."
The Orthodox Union, founded in 1898, is one of the largest Orthodox Jewish organizations in the United States and represents about 1,000 synagogues and congregations.
"We know the threat to people of faith and houses of worship is real and under way," the O.U. said in a public statement. "Religious institutions and people face charges of bigotry and could be denied government funding and more if same-sex marriage becomes the law of the land."
Howard Beigelman, deputy director of public policy for the O.U., expressed concern that court rulings in favor of same-sex marriage pose a growing threat to religious liberties.
He explained that in California, under the new same-sex marriage law, churches and synagogues could be sued if, for example, they refused to rent out their space for a homosexual couple's wedding reception.
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Sep 03, 2008 at 07:43 PM ash Says:
its about freaking time we here our establishment speak about it. vote for the most conservative candidate who's going to bring morale back to the table drive out the liberal politicians who bring their veiws and force us to live by it.
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Sep 03, 2008 at 11:23 PM eli Says:
No news is good. Good news is better.
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Sep 04, 2008 at 06:30 AM Ariella M Says:
Jewish apathy generally prevents us from acting in our own self-interest - until it is too late. Remember Gush Katif. Why should this be different? (I say this with great sadness.)
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Sep 04, 2008 at 08:57 AM JoeFlix Says:
This is simply the right thing to do. While we are very proud Jews, the Enemy of my Enemy is still my Friend and we should fight together.
Rabbi Avigdor Miller always encouraged the people to join forces against the Gays with leaders from other religions.
The OU made a brave move of temendous long-term benefit. This is something the dead lumber at Agudah dont have time for. They are busy banning Lipa.