Selling Homosexuality to America

CBN ^ | 7/11/03 | Craig von Buseck

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Selling Homosexuality to America

By Craig von Buseck
CBN.com Producer

In this exclusive interview, Paul Rondeau talks about his in-depth study, Selling Homosexuality to America, which was recently published in the Regent Law Review.

CBN.com – In his recent study, Selling Homosexuality to America, marketing expert Paul Rondeau explains, "Among America's culture wars, one of today's most intense controversies rages around the issue alternatively identified, depending on one's point of view, as "normalizing homosexuality" or "accepting gayness." The debate is truly a social-ethical-moral conceptual war that transcends both the scientific and legal, though science and law most often are the weapons of choice. The ammunition for these weapons, however, is persuasion."

This article and interview explores how gay rights activists use rhetoric, psychology, and the media to frame what is discussed in the public arena -- and how it is discussed. "In essence," Rondeau points out, "when it comes to homosexuality, activists want to shape 'what everyone knows' and 'what everyone takes for granted' even if everyone does not really know and even if it should not be taken for granted."

"The first strategy of persuasion," he goes on to say, "is to establish a favorable climate for your message so that the communicator (marketer) can influence the future decision without even appearing to be persuading ... This is at the heart of the homosexual campaign: to get consent via social construct today to determine whose idea of personal freedoms will prevail in our legal codes tomorrow."

Paul Rondeau has been a senior sales and marketing management professional with industry leaders for over 25 years. He holds an M.A. in Management, with a specialty in persuasive communication. Currently, he is a doctoral student in communication studies with a focus in rhetoric and persuasion.

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[Jorge]

Methinks the "self-rightous" on this forum are simply trying to point out the error and sin of a perverted behavior.

In some cases maybe, but not always.

There are also examples of the "self-rightous" who seem to think God's Word is there to support up their personal prejudices and hatred of their fellow man.

If you haven't heard it yet...I'll be the first to tell you that adultery is wrong. It is harmful to the family unit.

I'm glad to hear that and I agree.

Now try getting a thread going about the evil adultery and heterosexual fornication is causing our society...and see how many responses you get.
The fact is most of those ranting against homosexuals here who claim to have genuine religious convictions are really hypocrites.

[viaveritasvita]

>>"Unfortunately we have far too many self righteous religious hypocrites who openly condemn homosexuals on these boards, yet never seem to rate the level of heterosexual immorality as just as deserving of condemnation."<<

Although I don't think I'm a "self-righteous religious hypocrite," allow me....

ADULTERY AND FORNICATION ARE SINS AGAINST A HOLY GOD AND HAVE BROUGHT DOWN MANY GREAT NATIONS AND WILL BRING DOWN THIS GREAT NATION UNLESS WE STAND AGAINST THEM.

Feel better?

[PurVirgo]

I have tried to read the Bible, but I have a hard time getting through it. It is no mystery that theologians and philosophers alike disagree amongst and amid themselves about the interpretation. I have a NIV student's version (plain english) that is easier to follow. *sheepish grin* I honestly have no excuse but laziness.

Thank you, and may you also share in His blessings.

As for astrology, it's more entertainment than anything else. Who, occaisionally, doesn't like hearing about themselves?

[I got the rope]

In order to rebuke or reprove someone, then you must use your moral judgement. The founding fathers of this country set-up our legal system this way. The knew that we all could not be lawyers or know all the laws. They were relying on our sense of Christian judgement. They were brilliant and biblical.

God gave us free will, but do we all know right from wrong. Apparantly not. If we all did then Christ would not have had to die for our sins. I am not offended by what you said. Don't worry. I'm not hitting the abuse button.LOL.

I believe and God believes that homosexual behavior runs counter to his plan. He wanted us to be fruitful and muliply. He wanted us to love him freely. Homosexual life is no life at all.

[Jorge]

You're welcome.

[PurVirgo]

In your opinion, am I counter to God's plan because I am not married, have no children, and not actively seeking either?

I'm not being facetious, I'm truly curious

[Jorge]

Although I don't think I'm a "self-righteous religious hypocrite," allow me....

ADULTERY AND FORNICATION ARE SINS AGAINST A HOLY GOD AND HAVE BROUGHT DOWN MANY GREAT NATIONS AND WILL BRING DOWN THIS GREAT NATION UNLESS WE STAND AGAINST THEM.

Feel better?

LOL. Yes :)

[I got the rope]

see post 136

[viaveritasvita]

>>"Now try getting a thread going about the evil adultery and heterosexual fornication is causing our society...and see how many responses you get."<<

I'm tempted to say something like: "You're not from around here are you." LOL! Maybe you forgot the clinton years???

Ping me when you start a thread about the evils of heterosexual immorality. Adultery, fornication, and sodomy are all sexual immorality and are all contributing to the decline of our nation.

[PurVirgo]

Then you understand where I stand. Judgement for matters of the flesh are the court's responisbility, not mine. Judgement for matters of the spirit goes to God, not me.

[Jorge]

He is telling us if we follow HIS way, then we will be chastised, beaten, killed, and ostracized. If you follow him then people would single you out, call you names (self-rightous), and call you a kook.

Are you doing this on purpose or what?

Ever since I made the statement about some "self righteous" freepers who rant about homosexuality...you've managed to fit comments about this into your responses.

Above you seem to be describing yourself as the follower of Christ and me as the persecuter who "called you a name... self righteous".

You can't be serious.

[sweetliberty]

Well whether or not that particular statistic in that particular article was debunked or not, based on a google search, the story still has merit and apparently "bug chasing" is a very real phenomena. After looking at some of the references it appears that the only real point of dispute was the number.

Chasing The Bug

Bug Chasers and the Thought Police (This particular one debunks the debunkers.)

Barebacking and bug chasers: expressions of an HIV subculture

Bug Chasers

Ex-Gay Watch

[I got the rope]

Here is a good site to read.
http://www.broadcaster.org.uk/section2/transcript/marriage1.htm
There is nothing wrong with not being married as long as you are not letting your youthful lusts get away with you.
The bible says if you can not control yourself then you should get married. I will search for the verse for you. I am in total brain lock right now...(my wife keeps asking me to get her some ice cream.)

[sweetliberty]

"but do we all know right from wrong. Apparantly not. If we all did then Christ would not have had to die for our sins."

Knowing right from wrong and choosing right over wrong are two different things. Because we are all born into sin, we know good and evil. But knowing is not enough. Jesus shed His blood not only to redeem our sin nature but to give us strength in our weakness to choose good over evil.

[viaveritasvita]

>>"I have tried to read the Bible, but I have a hard time getting through it."<<

Leviticus and Deuteronomy were the most difficult things I've ever read!! The commentary helped me over the hump. On the whole, the Bible is the most exciting, most interesting, most awesome historical record ever written!

His Word is faithful and true!

[missyme]

Well tomorrow is D-Day so to speak if Massachusettes allow Homosexuals to Marry how totally discusting!

What is going on in this world!
How will the courts deal with Child Custody, Spousal Support, property rights for Gays, why don't they just wipe out marraige altogether then maybe everyone could just 'Do there own Thing" because the government will back you up! Come Soon Jesus We need you!

[missyme]

Well tomorrow is D-Day so to speak if Massachusettes allow Homosexuals to Marry how totally discusting!

What is going on in this world!
How will the courts deal with Child Custody, Spousal Support, property rights for Gays, why don't they just wipe out marraige altogether then maybe everyone could just 'Do there own Thing" because the government will back you up! Come Soon Jesus We need you!

[missyme]

Well tomorrow is D-Day so to speak if Massachusettes allow Homosexuals to Marry how totally discusting!

What is going on in this world!
How will the courts deal with Child Custody, Spousal Support, property rights for Gays, why don't they just wipe out marraige altogether then maybe everyone could just 'Do there own Thing" because the government will back you up! Come Soon Jesus We need you!

[sweetliberty]

See the scripture reference in my post #57. I think it makes it quite clear that adultery and fornication are on equal footing with the practice of homosexuality.

[I got the rope]

Jorge, Jorge, Jorge...are you going to tell me you weren't on full attack mode when you joined this thread?

I've lurked other threads long enough to know that this is your M.O.

Fine. I'll concede. I apologize.