Homsexuality is wrong
The Lies and Dangers of Attempts to Change Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity
Organizational Positions on Reparative Therapy
Declaration on the Impropriety and Dangers of Sexual Orientation and Gender Culture Change Efforts
We, as national organizations acting for millions of licensed medical and mental health care professionals, educators, and advocates, come together to express our professional and scientific consensus on the impropriety, inefficacy, and detriments of practices that seek to modify a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity, commonly referred to as “conversion therapy.”
We rise firmly together in support of legislative and policy endeavors to curtail the unscientific and risky practice of sexual orientation and gender identity change efforts.
American Academy of Kid Adolescent Psychiatry
"The American Academy of Kid and Adolescent Psychiatry finds no evidence to support the application of any “therapeutic intervention” operating under the premise that a specific sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or gender expression is pathological. Furthermore, based on the scientific evidence, the AACAP asserts that suc
What Does the Bible State About Homosexuality?
What Does The Bible Say About Homosexuality?
Introduction
For the last two decades, Pew Research Center has reported that one of the most enduring ethical issues across Christian traditions is sexual diversity. For many Christians, one of the most frequently first-asked questions on this topic is, “What does the Bible say about attraction to someone of the same sex?”
Although its unlikely that the biblical authors had any notion of sexual orientation (for example, the term homosexual wasn't even coined until the late 19th century) for many people of faith, the Bible is looked to for timeless guidance on what it means to honor God with our lives; and this most certainly includes our sexuality.
Before we can jump into how it is that Christians can maintain the authority of the Bible and also affirm sexual diversity, it might be helpful if we started with a brief but clear overview of some of the assumptions informing many Christian approaches to understanding the Bible.
What is the Bible?
For Christians to whom the Bible is God’s very written word, it is widely understood that God produced its content
Imagine an activity that takes place between consenting adults, doesn't hurt anyone and results in a great deal of pleasure for the people involved. Also imagine this exercise is an way of meaning and communication in the people's lives, which is usually something that is celebrated.
But when this task involves two men or two women, some might not only condemn it but call it a "moral abomination," says Dr. John Corvino.
Corvino has traveled the country for more than 15 years speaking on gay rights. He uses humor as he dismantles frequent arguments against lesbian conduct, including those based on world, harm and religion.
"Homosexual relationships make some people happy," Corvino emphasized. "And I don't just imply they are pleasurable, but they can be an significant avenue of m
Internalised homophobia and oppression happens to gay, lesbian and bisexual people, and even heterosexuals, who have learned and been taught that heterosexuality is the norm and “correct way to be”. Hearing and seeing negative depictions of LGB people can lead us to internalise, or obtain in, these negative messages. Some LGB people tolerate from mental distress as a result.
A general perception of personal worth and also a positive view of your sexual orientation are critical for your mental health. You, appreciate many lesbian, gay and bisexual people, may hold hidden your sexual orientation for a long period. Research carried out in Northern Ireland into the needs of young LGBT people in 2003 revealed that the average age for men to realise their sexual orientation was 12, yet the average age they actually confided in someone was 17. It is during these formative years when people are coming to perceive and acknowledge their sexual orientation that internalised homophobia can really affect a person.
Internalised homophobia manifests itself in varying ways that can be linked to mental health. Examples include:
01. Denial of your sexual orientation to yourself and others.
02. Attempts to a