‘Simply About Prejudice’

Why, a friend asked us several months ago, has The New York Sun failed to take an editorial stand on the question of gay marriage? Our friend, a decent and exceptionally well-educated person, was perplexed, he said, because he was aware that we welcome gay and lesbian individuals and couples into our workplace, homes, friendships, and families. We responded to his question by asking him what he would do about the Agudath Israel and its Council of Torah Sages. “I see them as bigots,” replied our friend, “just like any other religious fundamentalists.”