Judaism and homosexual marriage?

marcuse1

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I am just wondering, can two gay guys get married in a synagogue, and be married by a rabbi? Or is like not allowed in judaism.
 
If they followed the law of Moses, which is deeply anti-gay, it wouldn't be allowed.

Leviticus 20:13
It's disgusting for men to have sex with one another, and those who do will be put to death, just as they deserve.
 
There are non-Orthodox synagogues that are willing to perform homosexual ceremonies, but that is not the stance of classical Judaism, which does not condone homosexuality as a legitimate alternative lifestyle. Therefore, my answer would be as follows: Jewish tradition is strongly opposed to the very notion of "homosexual marriage" but there are plenty of contemporary rabbis who disagree with the traditional view. It's merely part of the traditionalist versus progressivist battle that is taking place within both Judaism and Christianity.
 
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