ents who are terrified on behalf of their homosexual son So of course, one has to go on.

Homophile organizations throughout the world can well affort to salute the Earl of Arran and others of his stature who, from pure philanthropy and with nothing to gain but a sense of duty well done, have continued to press for the much-needed legal reforms. Their efforts have meant untold encouragement to homophiles everywhere.

A LUTHERAN VIEWPOINT

In the LUTHERAN WITNESS REPORTER for 11/14, Columnist Omar Stuenkel comments on Helmut Thielicke's "The Ethics of Sex," which calls for the homosexual "to structure the man-man relationship in an ethically responsible way. In a rather shocking repudiation of this view, and in strong contrast to other Church trends today, Stuenkel virtually asserts that it is impossible for a homosexual to accept his sexual orientation and still be a Christian. However, he charitably finds "merit in the suggestion" that "the Church should show the spirit of Christ by treating the homosexuals of our time as Jesus treated the lepers in His day." "I know of no way," he continues, "in which the homosexual can rightly continue to accept himself as he is without wanting to change or trying to change. Read Romans I. The burden the homosexual bears if he looks at life from a Christian context at all is indeed tragic and difficult. Nevertheless the responsibility is first of all his own to seek such help as he can to overcome his tragic dilemma." From ONE to Mr. Stuenkel, thanks for the droppings.

WHAT WOULD MOSES SAY?

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Judaism, a traditional bastion

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of antihomosexualism (Lev.20.13, et al), now seems to be relenting in its stand (even if Lutheranism is not), according to a position newly adopted by the National Federation of Temple Sisterhoods of Reformed Judaism. In their 48th Biennial Assembly, reported in a number of newspapers, the Sisterhoods also resolved for more liberal attitudes attitudes on abortion divorce. Mrs. Henry Monsky, past president of the N.F.T.S., commented at length on the resolutions and, regarding homosexuality, observed that "while the Bible treats homosexuality as an abomination, today modern man understands it may be a symptom of psychiatric disturbances. We deplore the tendency on the part of community authorities to harass homosexuals (and) urge revision in the criminal code as it relates to consenting adults." (L.A. TIMES, 12/4/65)

The women's stand, plus the fact that the men of the same assembly refused to adopt this portion of the resolution, further tends to refute Robert K. Woetzel's contentions on women's role in antihomosexualism, and to confirm the contrary view. (See this column in ONE for 12/65, "Woetzel on Homosexuality Laws.")

THE CHURCH &

"HOMO MARRIAGES"

As reported by Toronto's JUSTICE WEEKLY for 12/11, Rev. Mervyn Dickinson of Toronto has publicly joined the widespread appeals for abolishing the laws relating to private, consenting adult sex behavior. He has stated that the Church should "recognize" homosexual unions, since some homosexual relationships are expressions of a deep commitment and abiding love." There are "secret homosexuals in many pul-