If you think all religions damn homosexuality, think again. In a time where the rights of minorities are threatened, it is necessary to seek allies who support you no matter what. Lucky for us there are over 40,000 Jews living in the greater Seattle area, according to the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle.
An overwhelming amount of Jewish community organizations, synagogues and leaders are rallying to get Referendum 71 approved, including the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle, Jewish Family Service, Anti-Defamation League, and the American Jewish Committee.
A special screening of “Oy Vey! My Son is Gay” will be showing October 26 at 6pm at Cinerama on 4
th Avenue.
The film was shot in Washington and a few scenes take place in front of Temple De Hirsch Sinai in Capitol Hill, located at 1511 E Pike. Carmen Electra stars in this comedy about two Jewish parents learning to understand their gay son. General admission is $25 and all proceeds from this event benefit the Approve Referendum 71 campaign.
The Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle (http://www.jewishinseattle.org), Vulcan, Gemini Events, and Baltic Room are sponsoring the event. For more information check out: http://www.facebook.com/pages/OY-VEY-MY-SON-IS-GAY/212868250163
A big kudos to the Jews for taking a stand against homophobia and hatemongering.
Among minority religions we’re now just waiting for the Buddhists to stop their homophobia and hatemongering.
Dalai Lama: “From a Buddhist point of view, gay sex is generally considered sexual misconduct.” (1997)
Come on, Buddhists, join the 21st century! We’re still waiting on YOU.