Hard questions to answer...

It’s a taboo and a horrific sin in almost every Western religion. It’s been debated and interpreted throughout the years on whether or not it is a sin, and there have been rallies for equal rights for these people. Yes, this is nothing else than homosexuality. It’s been a problem since people can remember, it’s even mentioned in the Hebrew Bible as a sin; a sin deserving death. It’s interesting to see that the times have and still are changing for the homosexual communities in the world, and more specifically in Israel. Alon Raab, in his article, Ben Gurion’s Golem and Jewish Lesbians, discusses that “the Israel of the 1960s and 1970s, years when gays and lesbians were still treated as Pariahs (someone who is despised or avoided).” He then goes on to say that “[a] major section is given to the period 1990 to the present, years of great legal strides for lesbians and gays, with growing acceptance in many spheres of life.” He later goes on to discuss the gay rights rallies and parades that happened in Tel Aviv and the support that people of Israel give to homosexuals in Tel Aviv. This is very interesting, considering that historically Jews (along with Christians and Muslims) frowned on homosexuality. But with more secularization that is taking place in Israel, it seems that more people are open to the idea. I guess this raises the questions of: Is homosexuality a sin? If so why? If not why? Is it a choice, psychological, or genetic? And, why are so many Jews become secularized and open to homosexuality when in the 60s and 70s they were against it? I think these questions are very open ended and they are up to the ideas of individuals. Homosexuality can be a very touchy subject and I, the author, will not share my ideas or state if I’m for or against homosexuality. However, I will say that there are no clear answers to these questions, but I find it interesting that many people and communities be it in America, Israel, or anywhere, are more open to the idea of homosexuality.