Correction. Religions do not tolerate or not-tolerate. Religions are social constructs that only appear to make choices, often when it is convenient for indivi

Correction. Religions do not tolerate or not-tolerate. Religions are social constructs that only appear to make choices, often when it is convenient for individuals. Individuals tolerate or not tolerate. There are plenty of devout, gay Christians and Jews. They might have a hard time with their faith and their community, but they are there. The responsibility is on the individual; saying that "my religions says otherwise" is not impeccable.