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Traditional Marriage: One Man, Many Women, Some Girls, Some Slaves

Ben — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:25:07 +0000

Is Jay Michaelson Ignoring the Bible, Too?

Ben — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:15:36 +0000

The Spirituality of the LGBT Movement | Brewster, MA

Ben — Wed, 16 May 2012 06:20:32 +0000

The last few years have seen rapid progress toward equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in all aspects of American society. Often, though, this change has been seen in negative terms, pitting religion against civil rights, or God versus Gay. In his bestselling book, God vs. Gay? The Religious Case for Equality, however, writer and activist Jay Michaelson has argued that not only should religious people support LGBT equality because of religion and not despite it, but that this public debate is an opportunity for spiritual growth for all of us, regardless of our sexual identity, gender identity, or religious (or not!) identity. Come here Jay talk about the spirituality of introspection, dialogue, and eros in this fascinating lecture and conversation.

Where is Jay in July?

Ben — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:08:01 +0000

Now that Jay’s book tour has concluded, he will be taking the month of July off, spending three weeks in Israel and going on a ten-day meditation retreat. Jay’s teaching schedule resumes at the end of the month.

God vs. Gay? The Religious Case for Equality | Chicago

Ben — Tue, 15 May 2012 20:44:49 +0000

Religious people should support equality for gays and lesbians not despite religion — but because of it.

So writes Jay Michaelson in his new bestselling book God vs. Gay? The Religious Case for Equality, which Publisher’s Weekly called “a salvo in the case for equality” and which was recently #1 in gay/lesbian nonfiction on Amazon.com.

Contrary to the myth that the Bible prohibits homosexuality (the myth of “God versus gay”), Michaelson shows how the handful of Biblical verses sometimes used against LGBT people are ambiguous, and subject to interpretation. The real question, he says, is not “what about Leviticus?” but what values cause us to choose one interpretation or another, and how we as human beings grow when we encounter other people.

In this text-based and no-holds-barred discussion, Michaelson discusses his own personal journey of acceptance and affirmation, and how the overwhelming majority of our religious values support inclusion of LGBT people. Plenty of time will be allowed for questions and conversation.

Tikkun Leil Shavuot | Eden Village Camp

Ben — Tue, 15 May 2012 20:42:29 +0000

Jay will be teaching on Jewish mysticism and the holiday of Shavuot at Eden Village Camp’s first Tikkun Leil Shavuot, part of Eden Village’s Family Camp program.

Obama’s Same-Sex Marriage Announcement: A Victory for Religion

Ben — Wed, 09 May 2012 22:14:54 +0000

Man in Search of God

Ben — Tue, 08 May 2012 23:12:24 +0000

Could an African LGBT Activist Win the Nobel Peace Prize?

Ben — Tue, 08 May 2012 23:10:57 +0000

Dan Savage Was Wrong, And So Was Amanda Marcotte At Slate

Ben — Tue, 08 May 2012 23:09:33 +0000