Homosexuality Since Stonewall in 1969, lesbians, gays, and bisexual activists have been clamoring for acceptance. Therapists have adopted the idea that homosexuality is a fixed personality trait. These assumptions are especially disputed by those who have come out of the gay lifestyle, and not all psychologists agree. Scientists and others have added that it could be a fixed genetic trait. Studies in epigenetics are challenging this idea too. This includes identical twin studies, which both confirm and deny homosexuality as a genetic trait (there are identical twins in which both are gay or both are straight, and there are other identical twins in which one is gay and one is straight). Regardless, people of all faiths or no faith, gay or straight, too often justify hostility and abuse toward one another in the name of their cause. Although we cannot vouch for the contents of all websites below, we have attempted to link only to those that present the issues in a loving and responsible manner. Free To Be Me (Becoming The Person I Want To Be)
Help, support and alternatives for youth and teens
who wonder if they are gay or lesbian. New Direction for Life
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Digging Deeper Christian
Resources about Homosexuality and AIDS Christian help for people who are dealing with homosexuality, their families, and their friends. A list of resources and support groups from the former Stonewallrevisited.com website. Links are from different denominations or interdenominational Homosexuality
and the Politics of Truth A scientific book that has been rated as "The best book on homosexuality written in our lifetime..." Compassion & Clarity in the Homosexuality
Debate by The book STRAIGHT AND NARROW? is a very thorough presentation of the predominant evangelical Christian view of homosexuality. Although many would disagree with his conclusions, it lends to a better understanding of the issues surrounding the Christian faith and homosexuality. A little known fact: In 1973 the American Psychiatric Association (APA) declared homosexuality was not a disorder but a normal psychological condition. The architect of that decision, Dr. Robert Spitzer has since reevaluated his position and now believes that homosexuals can change... -
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