108 Liberal Jewish Groups Support Pro-LGBTQ 'Respect for Marriage Act'

(CNS News) -- At least 108 liberal Jewish organizations have signed on to a letter to U.S. senators expressing their strong support for the "Respect for Marriage Act," which would codify gay marriage into federal law. This position, however, is strongly opposed by many orthodox and traditional rabbis who say gay marriage is contrary to Judaism.

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