Pro-Homosexual Study Authored by Lesbian

Agape Press ^ | February 9, 2005 | AFA Journal

[DBeers]

(AgapePress) - Raising questions about a conflict of interests, a pro-family leader claims that the co-author of a 2002 study of the children of homosexual couples is not a researcher but a propagandist.

Joe Glover, president of the Family Policy Network in Virginia, said that he was puzzled by the work of University of Virginia professor Charlotte J. Patterson, who co-authored a study which claimed that the children of lesbian couples are as happy and well-adjusted as children living in traditional homes. In addition, the study recommended -- as steps toward "breaking down legal barriers to maintenance of parent-child relationships in families headed by gay and lesbian parents" -- repeal of all sodomy laws, legalization of same-sex "marriage" throughout the U.S., and legalization of adoption by same-sex couples as well as "second-parent adoptions" (adoption of the children of the other same-sex partner).

Such reforms, stated the report, "would extend to gay and lesbian parents and their children the legal protections that are now generally taken for granted by other families." In that report, titled "Children of Lesbian and Gay Parents: Research, Law and Policy," Patterson cited her own research extensively.

However, Glover did some research of his own, and discovered that Patterson is a lesbian in a relationship with a female partner, and the couple has three children between them. The pro-family advocate said Patterson has an obvious agenda and is using her title as a psychologist to put forth one-sided propaganda.

"She actually writes books on how lesbians can manipulate the law in order to have double adoption processes so they can create these lesbian so-called 'families,'" he said. Patterson, he added, is a radical homosexual activist "who has a clear agenda to redefine what a family is or should be."

In addition, according to an article in The Daily Progress (Charlottesville, Virginia), Patterson admitted that the study did not deal one of the most controversial issues -- whether or not kids raised in same-sex households were more likely to become homosexual themselves.

Those in favor of legitimizing same-sex families frequently gloss over or completely ignore this area of debate. For example, in a panel discussion at Tufts University, Dr. Ellen Perrin, professor of pediatrics at the Tufts-New England Medical Center, said the matter was not even a valid question.

"One of those questions that always gets asked is, 'What are these kids [raised in same-sex families] going to be?' I'm bothered by that question," she said, adding that "it's a homophobic question, because it doesn't matter" if a child turns out to be homosexual.

Perrin was instrumental in getting the American Academy of Pediatrics to change its policy to favor same-sex families.

[DBeers]

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[Jaysun]

Kudos to Joe Glover for spotting this farce.

[E Rocc]

However, Glover did some research of his own, and discovered that Patterson is a lesbian in a relationship with a female partner, and the couple has three children between them. The pro-family advocate said Patterson has an obvious agenda and is using her title as a psychologist to put forth one-sided propaganda.

So if a Christian does a report on church-going families, it's "obvious propaganda"? He should stick to contesting the assertions she makes.

-Eric

[frogjerk]

Pro-Homosexual Study Authored by Lesbian

I AM SHOCKED and APPALLED!

[NYer]

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[DBeers]

He should stick to contesting the assertions she makes.

Psycology is but subjective opinion with underlying motivation. 'She' challenges history -her assertions are a crime -as such, motive is a consideration...

[frogjerk]

So if a Christian does a report on church-going families, it's "obvious propaganda"?

She is basically saying that her kids are happy growing up in a Lesbian parented family. Isn't that just a little biased?

Do you think there is a chance in Hell that she will state that she is doing her children harm by cohabiting with a fellow Thespian? If you do, I have a bridge in Brooklyn to sell ya.

[Ronzo]

Eric: "He should stick to constesting the assertions she makes."

Joe: "She actually writes books on how lesbians can manipulate the law in order to have double adoption processes so they can create these lesbian so-called 'families,'" he said. Patterson, he added, is a radical homosexual activist "who has a clear agenda to redefine what a family is or should be."

I believe he just did Eric...

[edcoil]

Well, at least you're not surprised.

[fiercebunny]

Pro-Homosexual Study Authored by Lesbian

And stay tuned for our next shocking relevation, "Water is Wet!"

[hushpad]

One of those questions that always gets asked is, 'What are these kids [raised in same-sex families] going to be?' I'm bothered by that question," she said, adding that "it's a homophobic question, because it doesn't matter" if a child turns out to be homosexual. <<

One small, sad fact: Children whose parents smoke are at high risk to become smokers themselves (at least that is the propoganda I was taught).

Stands to reason if a childs parents are homos - a high percentage of children are doomed to this risky lifestyle choice.

[Publius6961]

For example, in a panel discussion at Tufts University, Dr. Ellen Perrin, professor of pediatrics at the Tufts-New England Medical Center, said the matter was not even a valid question.

Implied, but unsaid, is thar Dr. Perrin is also probably a lesbian herself; It would be impossible for a scientific researcher to make the statement that "... it doesn't matter" whether the children turnout gay or not, since that is an opinion, not science.

[freebilly]

Pro-Homosexual Study Authored by Lesbian

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[ReeseKev27]

Eric,
Did you even think that post through before you wrote it? Comparing Homosexuals raising children to Christians going to church isn't even apples to oranges, its apples to Volvos.
The point is that homosexuals are the "scientists" producing the studies that say its perfectly okay for homosexuals (themselves) to raise children.
What if it isn't Eric? What if its not okay?

Would you want Phillip Morris running study's on the effects of second hand smoke? Do you want Power companies studying the effects of high voltage wires and its links to cancer? Do you want Fossil Fuel companies running the studies on the human influence on Global Warming. Or maybe to bring it back around to religion, would you want the catholic church releasing studies on whether or not pedophilia is a problem in the church?
Why don't you think a little.
I saw a bumper stick that was about as shallow as your post. it read, "An eye for an eye would leave the whole world blind." Your post makes about that much sense.

[clearsight]

(AgapePress) - Raising questions about a conflict of interests, a pro-family leader claims that the co-author of a 2002 study of the children of homosexual couples is not a researcher but a propagandist
The whole Homo/Les coming out movement is nothing but a front for "POPULATION CONTROL" and "DESTABLIZATION OF SOCIETY" toward the ends of overthrowing the U.S.A and other nations.

[Publius Scipio]

The point is that homosexuals are the "scientists" producing the studies that say its perfectly okay for homosexuals (themselves) to raise children. What if it isn't Eric? What if its not okay?

I believe the point is that this study was, presumably, accompanied by some evidence to support it's conclusion and that it might be more useful to examine that evidence than to make ad hominem assertions of bias.

[C210N]

Seems to me that only half the story is being reported here. The other issue is who is funding these studies; who is funding people like this to write books with this agenda? This woman now makes some news... but perhaps now under the radar are other studies and books funded by the same organizations
that funded this one. Other studies and books undermining the fabric of society and promoting a narrow agenda.

[E Rocc]

The point is that homosexuals are the "scientists" producing the studies that say its perfectly okay for homosexuals (themselves) to raise children. What if it isn't Eric? What if its not okay?

I believe the point is that this study was, presumably, accompanied by some evidence to support it's conclusion and that it might be more useful to examine that evidence than to make ad hominem assertions of bias.

That's precisely what the point was. The left loves to challenge motivations rather than argue premises. When the right does it too, it tends to add legitimacy to that approach.

-Eric

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