Not born this way: The facts, plus help available

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[scripter]

Without any reputable evidence, the entertainment culture, uneducated media, and sexual activists have seduced today's teenagers, in particular, to believe that people are born homosexual.

However, science has found no biological basis for homosexuality, bisexuality, or transsexuality.

Study after study has found the “LGBT” lifestyle to be unhealthy, with the highest rate of sexually-transmitted diseases, and higher cancer rates and earlier deaths.

While all people are worthy and valuable, the fact is people are not "born this way," as a popular song insists.

On this page you will find:

1. The facts on homosexuality
2. Resources to overcome homosexual behavior and gender identity disorder
3. An important video message titled "Does God Love Gay People?"
4. Some personal stories from people who used to live a homosexual lifestyle

Homosexuality is not innate; no biological origin

Is there a “gay gene”?
National Association of Research and Therapy of Homosexuality (NARTH)

'Gay' gene claim suddenly vanishes
American Psychological Association revises statement on homosexuality
WorldNetDaily.com, May 12, 2009 -- “A publication from the American Psychological Association includes an admission that there is no "gay" gene, according to a doctor who has written about the issue…”

“Homosexuality”
Facts About Youth, American College of Pediatricians, 2011

“No statistically significant [‘gay’] gene has been found”
Dr. Neil Whitehead, November 2006 interview

Peter Tatchell, British homosexual activist
Turn Signal with Kim Trobee, Focus Action 2008
“It would also be equally foolish to close the door and say that it’s simply down to biological factors, there’s no other factors or influences that impact on a person’s sexual orientation.”

Only 1.7 percent of the 18-and-over population identify as “gay”
Associated Press, April 7, 2011

Homosexuality is not healthy

“Health Risks of the Homosexual Lifestyle”
Facts About Youth, American College of Pediatricians, 2011

“The Health Risks of Gay Sex”
Dr. John Diggs, Jr., MD, Corporate Research Council, 2002

Nearly 3/4 of HIV/AIDS infections transmitted by “male-to-male sexual contact”
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2008

Link between Sexual Orientation and Cancer
Cancer Network, May 12, 2011
“Homosexual men were found to be 1.9 times more likely to self-report a cancer diagnosis than were heterosexual men….Although homosexual women did not have a higher incidence of cancer, these women did report lower overall health as cancer survivors compared to heterosexual women.”

Prostate Cancer Survival May Be Especially Tough on Gay Men
HealthDay News, May 16, 2011

The Negative Health Effects of Homosexuality
A catalog of research data
Family Research CouncilHomosexuals, Bisexuals More Unhealthy than Heterosexuals: Massachusetts Study
Americans for Truth about Homosexuality, December 3, 2008

Help for those struggling with homosexuality

The website Transformed Image has compiled a list of helpful links including:

» Support groups and ministries
» Published materials and videos
» Scripture for help dealing with sexual sin
» Websites of ex-homosexual outreaches

Additional help is available from:

Exodus International » | Stephen Bennett Ministries » | Michael Glatze »

Video message: Does God love gay people?

Are you struggling with homosexuality? Know someone who is? Do you think God doesn't love people who engage in homosexual behavior? We encourage EVERYONE to view this message hosted by Jonathan Ervin, a man who has practiced homosexuality and has AIDS. He is joined by Dr. Will Honeycutt, Professor Darren Wu and Dr. Karen Swallow Prior. [14:17]

This video is by TrueLife.org. It can also be viewed here.

Stories from former homosexuals

» http://pfox.org/exgay_teen.html
» http://pfox.org/Our_Ex-Gay_Stories.html
» http://pfox.org/stories.html
» Stephen Bennett's story

[scripter]

This really is a complex subject that is replete with invalid and misrepresented data, very much like the entire global warming scam only more PC.

There is a very small percentage who choose their same-sex attraction and there is a website created for this group (http://queerbychoice.com.

From my own studies I'd say the rest are confused.

If you read everything I've read you'd know there isn't a single credible scientist who believes homosexuals are born with their same sex attraction, and those same credible scientists will tell you environment is a major factor in determining sexuality.

That's just the way it is. Many (even here at FR) will insist homosexuals are born that way but there is still no evidence to support that claim and a growing body of evidence, former homosexuals, that throw a wrench into the mix.

[StolarStorm]

Agree. My son shares some traits of those I knew as a kid that ended up gay so I do pay attention to this topic. He has not been raised in an atypical way. If he is, so what. My love for him would not change one iota... and really why should it? I don’t understand people who turn their backs on loved ones because of a difference. We all are different in some way.

[StolarStorm]

Thanks for your input. It pretty much fits with what I've heard from others. If it was a "choice" I would expect that at some early point in life attraction to women would exist.

Perhaps science hasn't determined a causative factor for the difference in preference, but science also hasn't proved the existence of a soul, how gravity really works (particles or waves), and other countless areas of interest.

[scripter]

What you should do is read credible source material.

Homosexuals have been saying for decades they are born that way and as I said above there is still no science to support this idea. What I didn't mention is that the same credible scientists, some of them homosexual, have said they don't believe any evidence will ever be found supporting the born that way theory. How can they make that claim? Well, they know environment plays a major factor in determining our sexuality and there is a growing former homosexual population.

Even adamant gay advocates who used to say homosexuals are born that way have looked at the evidence and changed their minds.

What's stopping everybody else from honestly looking at the evidence? The answer to that question will be slightly different for everybody, but it will help to shed more light on the subject.

[scripter]

There is definitely some good material in the article. What’s sad is no matter how much credible information you put before some people, they can’t see through their bias.

[scripter]

I spoke with Nicolosi a couple of years ago to get his side of a story. He’s a good guy who is often misrepresented by the media.

[StolarStorm]

Unfortunately, bias goes both ways. For example, there is monumental, credible and ironclad scientific evidence that the earth is several billion years old, yet we still have people who insist it is several thousand years old.

And you may disagree with that as well.... so what one may consider as credible evidence, another may not.

But, like I said earlier, I'm not an expert in this area of science. But it doesn't matter all that much to me. If it turns out to be a choice versus being a born trait, it doesn't change the fact that people deserve to be treated with respect.

You seem to be looking at this in a reasonable and scientific way, so that isn't a comment on your views, but rather others who can't seem to understand that it is up to an individual to follow the path they walk. I'd rather worry about radical Muslim terrorists than some dude marrying another dude. At least they leave more women for the rest of us (joking).

[little jeremiah]

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I'm pinging this out to the Moral Absolutes list even though it's a Homosexual Agenda topic because it is a mine of information on the topic. It should be bookmarked and read by anyone who wants to know more about the causes of homosexuality. The entire foundation of homosexuals being a protected class is the myth that they are "born that way and cannot change". But it is not true, no matter how many people are emotionally attached to the myth - even right here on this thread.

Another point is the other myth (or straw man) that homosexuality is either genetic or "chosen". Most homosexuals have not consciously chosen to be attracted to the same sex. Obviously any sex act is voluntary. But most do not choose to be attracted to the same sex.

The truth is that homosexuality has psychological causes, and the majority of homosexuals were molested (which can and does include seduction) at a young age by older homosexuals.

And if anyone thinks there is no problem with homosexuals and anyone opposed to the agenda is a mean hater - the problem is not individuals doing whatever they do behind closed doors. The real problem is that the homosexual agenda is busily destroying our freedoms of speech, association and religion, and indoctrinating children all over the US. The agenda is the problem, and this affects everyone.

[scripter]

Bias definitely goes both ways, no doubt about it.

Last Thursday I taught my last class on radioactivity, in which we discussed isotopes, unstable nuclei, decay along with assumptions in alpha, beta and gamma decay. Assumptions are okay in science as long as they're accurate. But to state monumental, credible and ironclad scientific evidence exists here tells me something.

I have no idea how old the earth is and won't tell you it's one age over another. Furthermore, I think anybody who pushes one age over another is pushing assumptions more than anything else.

it doesn't change the fact that people deserve to be treated with respect.

I don't think anybody would argue with you here. Just because people disagree on this issue in no way implies homosexuals are not treated with respect.

I'd rather worry about radical Muslim terrorists than some dude marrying another dude.

Back to the subject... multitasking is easy enough. I can lecture on AGW (Anthropogenic Global Warming), what the Quran says about infidels, Muslim terrorists, homosexuality, the serious health hazards of the homosexual life, AIDS and HIV with a myriad of data from the CDC, Calvinism vs. Armininism (and everything in between the two,) and more. Multitasking is easy enough.

Here we're talking about homosexuality and we can also discuss its effects on society. AIDS appears to be discriminatory. That is, AIDS is much more prevalent in a certain segment of society and that segment is MSM (Men who have Sex with Men). That should bother most people with a hint of compassion.

We have schools pushing homosexuality as normal and something congenital. In this context homosexuality refers to those who have same-sex attraction—I'm not referring to the behaviour (acting on that attraction).

Some schools hand out x-rated material to children and school events where a speaker discusses homosexuality in which parents are not allowed to opt their children out. Some of the material is very graphic. The same schools refuse to allow former homosexuals to talk with the children.

There is so much more. We have scientists, some of whom are homosexual, admitting environment is a major factor in determining our sexuality. Environment isn't a minor factor, it's a major factor. This needs to be discussed far and wide, not ignored, squelched, suppressed or labeled hate speech, yet that is exactly what is happening.

[scripter]

Here's another gem that should get the attention of those who believe homosexual are born that way:

Historic Gay Advocate Now Believes Change is Possible

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How Might Homosexuality Develop? Putting the Pieces Together

[scripter]

Schools to kids: You can be boys or girls or both

[Yaelle]

Yes, I agree. I know a few boys and one girl who act very much like the opposite sex. They play like the opposite sex, and the little girl even dresses and wears her hair short like a boy. They have good parents and were raised the same as their more gender typical siblings,

[CitizenUSA]

My own two cents on homosexuality?

If one argues that homosexuality is OK simply because some people are tempted to engage in it, then there’s no reason to restrict any form of consenting sexual behavior. Gay marriage, for example, is as hypocritical as normal, heterosexual marriage, because the idea that marriage must be limited only to two people is an entirely arbitrary one. Even pedophiles claim they can’t help their attraction to minors. Does the fact that an attraction exists make it OK? I don’t think so.

Morality concerns aside, homosexuality is dysfunctional. That is not disputable. Even though it occurs in nature, it’s non-viable, unable to reproduce. It is dishonest and irrational to say homosexual marriage is on par with heterosexual marriage. It is scientifically, undeniably not equal.

As far as temptations go, I’m tempted by women who are not my wife. That doesn’t mean it’s healthy or morally wise to act on those temptations. I’m not an animal. I aspire to be more, and society at large is helped when I restrain my urges.

Why are my thoughts considered so hateful and wrong these days? I don’t know.

[John O]

I think so too. I venture that only 5% are “born that way” and the rest are either mentally ill or imprinted.

You are 95% correct. Homosexuality (in all cases) is a mental illness caused by environmental trauma (of some sort). Fortunately it is curable for the motivated patient. There are tens of thousands of ex homosexuals.

[Juana la Loca]

I saw a really interesting episode of a news magazine show, can’t remember if it was was Dateline, 20/20, 48 Hours....at an rate it was about a this forensic psychiatrist that spent his life’s work studying the brains of serial killers, and he found that there was a physcial difference in the brains of these people. Cat scans compared to a normal human brain showed that the frontal lobe of this men had significantly reduced activity. Which makes sense, given that the frontal lobe is believed to regulate impulsiveness.

In all the years of his studying cat scans, he had never had one himself. One day on a lark, he decided to due a scan of his own brain...and found that his brain looked like the brains he had been studying all these years, he had significantly reduced neural activity in the frontal lobe. This guy was happily married, had kids, lots of friends and was described by all as being a loving father and husband who NEVER exhibited a temper.

His conclusion was that he was lucky that he had grown up in a stable home, with a loving mother and father. While he may have been physically more pre-disposed to violence and anger, his nurturing environment had directed him to become the successful man that he was. If, however, he had grown up in a physically, sexually, or emotionally abusive environment, he had to live with the conclusion that he would have been a very different person.

I believe that homosexuality may be like this. You might have certain physical attributes that might predispose someone to same sex attraction if they are introduced to the right cocktail of stresses or abuse. I have an aunt that is a lesbian, and her journey started with sexual abuse by an uncle, stays in the state mental hospital, a forced marriage to an abusive man....it goes on and on. She has led a difficult. I can’t help but think her life would have been drastically different has she not suffered as she did.

[PeterPrinciple]

I think so too. I venture that only 5% are “born that way” and the rest are either mentally ill or imprinted.

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NONE are born that way. It is a behavior. With enough 110 volts shocks, any rat or human can be cured of this behavior. It is called aversion therapy. B.F Skinner wasn't all wrong.

[scripter]

I don’t know if you’re kidding or not. Aversion therapy by electro-shock isn’t used, or certainly isn’t used by any reputable doctor or organization that helps homosexuals deal with their unwanted same-sex attraction.

[PeterPrinciple]

I didn’t say it was wise or moral but that you could. That is where BF got in trouble and all his research tossed aside. My point is that it is a behaviour. Behaviours are complex but they can be modified. Homosexuality by definition is a behaviour.

[scripter]

Thanks for the clarification.

Just FYI: Sometimes I use the word homosexuality in reference to same-sex sex and sometimes to same-sex attraction, so I always try to make it clear to which I'm referring.

Engaging in same-sex sex is most definitely a behavior, and yes, behaviors are complex especially in reference to sexuality.