We Believe?
Early Experiences
Some expressed in their oral histories that they did not see a conflict in their religious upbringing and their sexual orientation. For instance, Steven Leshner said he “never really found a conflict” between being gay and being Jewish. Steve Glassman attributed his parents’ progressive thinking to being Jewish, saying it gave them “a sense of empathy for other marginalized and discriminated against groups and also a sense of commitment to social responsibility.”
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I had very, very progressive, liberal thinking parents, who were always on the left side of the issues. I think it came from being Jewish, frankly.” -Steve Glassman, 2018
