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Phil01

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3. Ex-Orthodox and gay here.

Reply to Behind the Aegis (Original post)

Tue May 9, 2023, 09:11 AM

May 2023

I didn't kill myself when I was young, but I entirely get this.

Instead I repudiated my allegiance to the abusive father in the sky.

Still 100% Jewish.

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(Jewish Group) A young gay Orthodox man died by suicide. [View all] Behind the Aegis May 2023 OP

There is no reason for this. Maraya1969 May 2023 #1

How very sad. I did not know this about Judaism. Thank you for educating me. slightlv May 2023 #2

Ex-Orthodox and gay here. Phil01 May 2023 #3