To say that homosexuality is not a good thing is to be very politically incorrect. Thankfully, the moral code of the Torah does not grant political correctness too much importance. The Torah's philosophy that love and sex are to be channeled into building the future of the world is a head-on collision with the political correctness that accepts "alternative lifestyles."

Nonetheless, does that give us the right to discriminate?

I believe not. While I believe that Adam's behavior was wrong, and that CBS was completely justified in blurring it, I believe that discrimination is something else. Blurring a video that is in very bad taste, and that could be seen by children who are not old enough for such material, is absolutely required. They should have blurred the video of Madonna and Britney Spears too.

There are two types of sins that Judaism deals with. There are sins between man and God, and sins between man and his fellow. The sins between man and God should remain just that, between man and God. It is not my job to punish those who violate these types of commandments. I may not publicly insult, shame, assault or otherwise discriminate against those who do not observe the Sabbath, those who do not keep kosher, or those whose sexual preference is at odds with the Torah.

I must use my best influence to try to move them to the right path. I must bring them close, give them the opportunity to learn about Judaism, and show them the beauty of the Torah as a lifestyle. Every single Jew, "Even though he has sinned," remains a Jew. He remains my brother, whom I am committed to no matter what. It goes without saying that insulting him, humiliating him, and attacking him will not bring him one iota closer to the Judaism that I represent.

With regards sins between man and his fellow, there are different rules. Antisocial behavior must be prevented. A person who steals, is a person who should be shunned in business. A person who is violent should be defended against. That is simple self-preservation. Jewish courts have always had the authority to "discriminate" against those who flout the norms of the community. They do so by forbidding such a person to enter the synagogue and participate in communal activities.

I have high regard for Adam Lambert's artistry and vocal ability. As a musical theater performer myself, I am amazed at his talent. At the same time, I am deeply disappointed that he would choose to use it in such a cheap and unnecessary way. I don't believe that homosexuality is a "cause," and that it is something that should be promoted. It is a deeply personal status, one which Judaism urges us to keep away from.

Once upon a time, people made their public identity on the basis of their careers, or political beliefs, or religious affiliations. It is tragic that some choose to do it on the basis of their sexual preference. There are much higher causes in life to espouse. Adam should choose to use his prodigious gifts for such causes, whether they be charity, saving lives, helping the less fortunate, fighting corruption or any other crucial battle that humanity must win in order to improve.