The Vertle: Homosexuality

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Today’s Vertle is: HOMOSEXUALITY

Here are some words we found noteworthy in each of the clouds below:

5/23/2011 Statement on same-sex marriage from Agudath Israel of America, Central Rabbinical Congress of the USA and Canada, National Council of Young Israel, Rabbinical Alliance of America, Rabbinical Council of America, Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America:

marriage, chilling, risk, principles, transgress, forbids, unacceptable

1/27/2011 Statement of Principles on the Place of Jews with a Homosexual Orientation in Our Community, signed by almost 200 orthodox Rabbis, educators and mental health professionals:

orientation, feelings, dignity, deserve, person, challenges, respect

99 most common words* used in text source: Statement by Agudath Israel et al.

99 most common words* used in text source: Statement of Principles etc.

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*names excluded