Does Orthodox Judaism permit same-sex marriage?

Does the Russian Orthodox Church permit same-sex marriage?

No, it does not.

Does the Greek Orthodox Church permit same-sex marriage?

No, it does not.

Does Reform Judaism permit same-sex marriage?

Yes. Although this term refers to a movement rather than to a specific oganization, Reform Judaism does permit same-sex marriage where it is legal.

What is the Jewish view on same-sex marriage?

The Torah doesn't address the issue explicitly, but it does explicitly forbid sexual intercourse between two males (Leviticus 18:22). In speaking of marriage, the Torah endorses the paradigm of male-female marriage (Genesis 2:22-24).

Does Judaism permit same-sex marriage?

Judaism is not a monolith and this issue is a particularly divisive one between sects. As a result the various answers have been grouped by sect, starting with what are deemed as the more liberal sects to the more conservative sects.Reform Judaism:Reform Judaism officially recognizes same-sex marriage as valid and many Reform rabbis will perform same sex weddings.Broadly speaking: Reform Judaism has overwhelmingly accepted gay marriage, although there are a minority of Reform Jewish synagogues that still forbid it.Reconstructionist Judaism:Broadly speaking: Reconstructionist Judaism has made gay marriage a centerpiece of its new tradition and openly encourages it.Conservative Judaism:Conservative Judaism, while not officially accepting of same-sex marriage, allows its rabbis to decide whether or not perform same-sex commitment ceremonies, provided both parties are Jewish.Update: as of June 2012, the Conservative Movement has officially approved of same-sex marriage. (However, it has not made such acceptance compulsory for its constituent synagogues.)Broadly speaking: Conservative Judaism no longer opposes homosexuality and leaves it to the individual congregations to decide whether gay marriage is permissible. Most congregations are against it.Orthodox and Ultra-Orthodox (together known as Torah Judaism):Broadly speaking: Since the Torah forbids sexual intercourse between members of the same sex (Leviticus ch.18), Orthodox Judaism is opposed to the gay lifestyle and certainly the idea that they should be able to marry. It is seen as contrary to God's will for mankind.

Does Eastern Orthodoxy permit same-sex marriage?

No. No Eastern Orthodox denomination (Greek, Russian, etc.) performs such marriages.

Is premarital sex allowed in Orthodox Judaism?

Orthodox Judaism holds that sex should be practiced only within the confines of marriage and exclusively between the relevant spouses. Liberal Jews (Conservative, Reconstructionist, and Reform Jews) tend to be less concerned with the question of premarital sex and often tacitly permit it. However, if Liberal Jews are asked about whether or not it is actually permissible, they will default to the Orthodox standard. Atheist Jews typically see no issue with premarital sex as long as it is between two consenting adults.

Does Pentecostalism permit same-sex marriage?

No it does not permit same sex marriage.

Does Judaism permit the eating of pork?

Judaism does not permit Jews to eat pork or any part of a pig (Deuteronomy ch.14).

Does Nestorianism permit same-sex marriage?

No, Nestorianism does not permit same-sex marriage.

Does the Mennonite Church in the Netherlands permit same-sex marriage?

Yes, this church does permit same-sex marriage.

Did the Russian Orthodox Church permit divorce in the 19th century?

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