IS HOMOSEXUALITY
A DISORDER?
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SEXUALITY: Virgin
GENDER: Female
TITLE: sarah10

I disagree. Homosexuality is not a disorder. It's done by choice of the person. Homosexuals are trying to find an excuse to do it.

Editor's Comments: Very quick to judge, especially considering you list your sexuality as "virgin".

SEXUALITY: Heterosexual
GENDER: Male
TITLE: unknown

Its not personal choice. Stop denying science like all the other religionist do. The above comment is similar to those made by members of the ignorant "New Right".

SEXUALITY: Heterosexual
GENDER: Male
TITLE: Sexuallity, Manly Man

There was a show on Discovery or TLC a few years ago. That talked about a few tests that were done. I think they tested 100 Homosexuals, 50 males and 50 females. And 100 Heterosexuals, 50 males and 50 females. They found that 100% of the Heterosexual men and women produced a certain chemical in there brain. (Lets say the men produced chemical "A." And the women produced chemical "B") They also found that 100% of the Homosexual men and women produced the same chemical. Only it was totally reversed. The men produced chemical "B" and the women produced chemical "A" 100% is a pretty convincing number. They were as I am, pretty convinced that homosexuality is a birth defect. And not a choice.

Editor's Comments: You have a logical presentation and your point is well stated. However, why only 200 people in total? That is a questionable statistic. A scientist could just get funding for a medium-sized study to find people who have (or don't have) the chemical and then say it is the cause of sexual preference. I think they ought to repeat that test about 10 times and see what happens. Such findings have been proven false in the past, especially studies on identical twin homosexual siblings who have a heterosexual twin. Only 50% of gay twins have a gay sibling, which seems to indicate some sort of environmental factor. In science, it is known as the stress-diathesis model of causation. An individual with a diathesis has a predisposition to the disorder but must also be exposed to a stress (certain type of stressor) for the disorder to actually occur. The stress-diathesis model may also account for different degrees of bisexuality in society.

SEXUALITY: Heterosexual
GENDER: Male
TITLE: Anonymous

(1) Homosexuality is not a disorder. People choose to be homosexuals and have these sinful relationships. Why are there so many rights for these homosexuals now, when the unborn child has no rights and many students now have no rights to pray in their schools, why then must these men have so many rights.(2) We must do something about this problem of homosexuality or very soon all our young men will be influenced by this homosexuality then there will be a decrease in marriages and then a decrease in kids and we will suffer from and underpopulation problem. (3) The majority of Americans believe that homosexuality is wrong in God's eyes. Why then do we cast a blind eye to this? (4) I worked with a homosexual once and I can tell you they are all very open with it just because it is now becoming the norm. In closing, I would just like to say that if someone decides to become a homosexual that is their choice, but we should not be rewarding them for this choice, because very soon whatever anyone wants to do will be okay

Editor's Comments:
(1) I suppose when you were a boy (at the onset of puberty), you 'chose' to get an erection in your pants for that hot girl you were staring at. Or... more than likely, it just kind of 'happened' and you 'found out' you were more straight than you were gay. Also, it is interesting how some people can commit a more serious sin than any possible consentual sexual act by condemning others and labeling an entire group of human beings based on very limited knowledge.
(2) There is no risk of an 'under-population problem'. The census of the world now approaches 7 BILLION. And in the USA, there are some severe housing shortages and job shortages not people shortages.
(3) I'm not sure the majority of Americans believe homosexuality is wrong in God's eyes. It all depends on how that question is asked and who is asking it. Nevertheless, I really don't think that God examines the mass-media American public opinion polls, but homosexuality is not an issue of free-will decision making anyway.
(4) Actually, you probably know and have worked with way more than one homosexual, you just didn't realize it because they were not 'open' about it and never will be. I have known very many male promiscuous heterosexuals, and I think that issue is a more serious threat to morality.

SEXUALITY: Virgin
GENDER: Female
TITLE: Anonymous

I believe that people do not choose to become homosexuals, but they are born they way. It is not a disorder as the above author presumes. I however do agree Editorial # 1 -- that it is a reproductive sexual disorder that can be compared to an infertile woman who cannot physically reproduce. Nothing is wrong with being a homosexual as many people nowadays are homosexuals. Homosexuals should be treated with great respect just as any other individual. When people turn eighteen, they are allowed to vote so therefore they should be allowed to be homosexual if they so desire. Homosexuals are good people. They do well in the work-field, they have loving relationships, serve in the military. Why shouldn't they be allowed just as many rights as you or me? I think that the anonymous author is quite ignorant, and should probably do some proper research before he decides to write another editorial.

Editor's Comments: Well said! And I'm not just saying that because I agree. I think you have a logical presentation.

SEXUALITY: Heterosexual
GENDER: Female
TITLE: straight eye for the right guy

My own sister who battles with her identity and lives a double life admits marriage should be between a male and a female. Also she was not born feeling this way. I have a question if gay people think their normal then why do they portray the role of the opposite sex and one more question are we the only ignorant species that try to have sex with the same gender?

Editor's Comments: (1) Many (if not most) 'gay' people do not portray the role of the opposite sex. In fact, there is a theory that those who do portray the role of the opposite sex are actually in a separate category of homosexuals. (2) Unfortunatley, matters are complicated surrounding the issue of other species having homosexual contact. It definitely does occur in other species in nature. However, we cannot interview them to find out if it is actually their 'preference' or if there is another reason for this behavior in non-human species.

SEXUALITY: Heterosexual
GENDER: Male
TITLE: Manly Man

Who are these people that are so sure that being Gay is a choice? Are they Doctors, or Scientists, or are they just the regular people from close-minded religious sect that think because they go to Church they have some sort of super knowledge, and the right to force their beliefs on everyone they decide to. In my previous article I talked about the tests they did and the show on the Discovery channel. I agree with the editor that they should test more people. But I still think that if you saw the show it would really make you think about the possibility that homosexuality is a birth defect. About the religious aspect. The Bible says, “Judge not, that you be not judged. For with what judgment you judge, you shall be judged.” Matthew 7:1-2. So some of these so-called religious people had better be careful. Because it seams to me that as long as there is the slightest possibility that homosexuality is NOT a choice. And in fact a disease or birth defect. These people that are so fast to "pass judgment" are putting their own souls in jeopardy. In fact, at the very end of the show they said that if they ever prove that being gay is a birth defect or a disease of sorts. Then we end up with a big contradiction in the Bible. And we would have to consider rewriting some parts of it. Because on one hand it condemns homosexuality, and on the other hand it says, “And the prayer will save the sick man, and the Lord will raise him up; and if he has committed sins he will be forgiven.” James 5:15 I have all the room in my head for the possibility that this is exactly why the religious sect is so close-minded about even considering the possibility that homosexuality is desease. They just can’t fathom the idea that gay people might be getting into in Heaven. If you people REALLY believe what it says in the Bible, then I would think you guys would quit dwelling on little things like gay marriage, abortion, and a little nudity on TV. And help the rest of us deal with the real problems in this country. Like too much Government and Corporate greed, and what we’re going to do when all our jobs are shipped overseas. I’m talking about the things that affect everyone’s quality of life. Won’t God take care of those other problems, if he thinks they are problems?

SEXUALITY: Heterosexual
GENDER: Male
TITLE: Lloyd Freud

I agree w/ the premise of "disorder" but without the judgmental slant this may imply. The fact is, homosexuality was--and still is in many professional psychology circles--widely considered a neurosis. And there are zillions of neuroses of varying effect. Perhaps there's a genetic component or "chemical birth defect" resulting in a bias toward this orientation. Who knows. Who really cares? It seems gay people have a pretty reasonable chance at a "normal" HAPPY life. But the contempt from straights, myself included, comes from the political aspects. "Gay Pride". What in the hell is that? Pride in the name of the love glove? What are you proud of? What are the "ideals" or what is the "culture" you represent? Why should I by into this? If you are gay, just be gay. You are already protected by the 1st amendment. You're making the same mistakes the women's rights movement made in the 1970s with the ERA. There's so much GAY in the media we can cut it with a knife. Take it from an ethnic minority who's had to pull his weight and endure racism. People LOOK at me and discrimate. If you are white and gay all you have to do play the part long enough for the job interview. Quit complaining. This country is about individuality (in theory).

SEXUALITY: Heterosexual
GENDER: Female
TITLE: none of my business

I think we need to mind our own business and get on with living our lives following the "GOLDEN RULE"! Way to much time is spent on such matters and for what. People can live however they choose. I strongly disagree with same sex relationships. However, I'm not going to spend my time trying to figure out if it's a disorder. Then get involved in how to define disorder. I'm also not going to spend my time wondering exactly what was intended for males and females. It all seems very elementary to me. I mean the parts all fit don't they? Not one us would be part of this great big world if it weren't for a man and a woman. So why not stop the nonsense and let people live how ever they want. Quit making it a religious and or political problem and get on with your life. Like manly man said, there are many other issues that can plague us while we're paying attention to the subject of a persons sexuality. Issues that will make this one seem minor in comparison. WebsiteS could be put to much better use!!

SEXUALITY: Heterosexual
GENDER: Male
TITLE: corinthian1_1_19

Response to: Virgin Female Anonymous I believe that people do not choose to become homosexuals, but they are born they way. There is no biological evidence for homosexuality. Nothing is wrong with being a homosexual as many people nowadays are homosexuals. If we can argue that something is not wrong if many people nowadays do it, then we can argue that there is nothing wrong with hazing boys and having oral sexual relations with them at the age of 13 because the entire group of an African tribe does it, or that we should allow our children at the age of 4 to begin mimicking sex as those do in the Yanomamo tribe in Brazil. Homosexuals should be treated with great respect just as any other individual. As a Christian I separate the sin from the sinner and so everyone should be treated with respect, however sinful behavior should not be condoned under any circumstance, no matter how popular. When people turn eighteen, they are allowed to vote so therefore they should be allowed to be homosexual if they so desire. When people turn eighteen they're allowed to vote?! What kind of valid reason is that?!? Homosexuals are good people. Homosexuality is a sin and it says in the Bible (whether you believe it or not is of no consequence since it says it) that homosexuals will go to Hell. The only way to get out is to not live a willful sinful lifestyle. They do well in the work-field, they have loving relationships, serve in the military. Whether someone does something well or not is not the issue, a loving relationship does not mean it is what God intended, and I'm afraid the “don't ask, don't tell” policy has been misconstrued, I encourage anyone to look deeper into the actual policy. Why shouldn't they be allowed just as many rights as you or me? We all have the same rights! We can all marry someone of the opposite sex, they want extra rights since they are not currently allowed to marry who they “love.” I think that the anonymous author is quite ignorant, and should probably do some proper research before he decides to write another editorial. I think I've shown that you should also do some research. Please see to it that you do. Editor's Comments: Well said! And I'm not just saying that because I agree. I think you have a logical presentation. I don't. To the editor: Please note that I copied what Virgin Female Anonymous wrote and replied throughout

SEXUALITY: Heterosexual
GENDER: Male
TITLE: corinthian1_1_19

Editor's Comments to Heterosexual Male Anonymous: (1) I suppose when you were a boy (at the onset of puberty), you 'chose' to get an erection in your pants for that hot girl you were staring at. Or... more than likely, it just kind of 'happened' and you 'found out' you were more straight than you were gay. Also, it is interesting how some people can commit a more serious sin than any possible consentual sexual act by condemning others and labeling an entire group of human beings based on very limited knowledge. Limited Knowledge? I didn't know God lost His omniscience! And whether you believe it or not is of no consequence, The Bible is God's Word! (3) I'm not sure the majority of Americans believe homosexuality is wrong in God's eyes. It all depends on how that question is asked and who is asking it. Nevertheless, I really don't think that God examines the mass-media American public opinion polls, but homosexuality is not an issue of free-will decision making anyway. I'd like to point everyone to 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 and Romans 1:26-28 and tell me again what God thinks oh wise editor? Also, if it is not a matter of free-will, then are they automatons, forced to have homosexual relations against their will? (4) Actually, you probably know and have worked with way more than one homosexual, you just didn't realize it because they were not 'open' about it and never will be. I have known very many male promiscuous heterosexuals, and I think that issue is a more serious threat to morality. While the issue of promiscuity among heterosexuals is an important issue that should be addressed, we are discussing homosexuality, not the prior... that's another page.

SEXUALITY: Heterosexual
GENDER: Male
TITLE: corinthian1_1_19

Who are these people that are so sure that being Gay is a choice? Some would call themselves Christians Heterosexual Male Manly Man. As for what profession they are is inconsequential, we who are Christians are not speaking from a personal view, but God's view, we are only approaching the issue as those who hold the inerrant Word of God. Are they Doctors, or Scientists, or are they just the regular people from close-minded religious sect A close-minded religious sect? Are you referring to Christians or some other “sect?” Be honest. Close-minded? You're defined by having an open mind, Yet you close me out every time I speak mine – John Reuben that think because they go to Church not because we go to Church, but because we have the Word of God they have some sort of super knowledge I would very much consider the supernatural knowledge of God considerably convicting, and the right to force their beliefs on everyone they decide to Actually, we're not forcing anything on anyone, we are voicing our beliefs just as you are. I hope that before you condemn the act of voicing beliefs you observe that we are doing just that in this forum. In my previous article I talked about the tests they did and the show on the Discovery channel. I agree with the editor that they should test more people. But I still think that if you saw the show it would really make you think about the possibility that homosexuality is a birth defect I hope you reconsider what you just said. As a Christian I believe it is a sin, but if it is a birth defect and birth defects are negative, then it stands to reason that you agree that homosexuality is to be viewed as negative. I don't think that was your intention at all, was it? Also, cleft lips are birth defects and we correct those, would you be suggesting that we correct homosexual behavior? I'm with you there. About the religious aspect. The Bible says, “Judge not, that you be not judged. For with what judgment you judge, you shall be judged.” Matthew 7:1-2 Please, if you're going to site the Bible have some authority on it. That verse is referring to self-righteous Pharisees, as Christians we are not being self-righteous in condemning sinful behavior. Note that I refer to it as a behavior, not a person, as in homosexual – I'm separating the sin from the sinner, which is what Jesus did. So some of these so-called religious people had better be careful. Because it seams to me that as long as there is the slightest possibility that homosexuality is NOT a choice. And in fact this is definitely a generous use of the term fact a disease or birth defect. These people that are so fast to "pass judgment" on the sins, not the sinner are putting their own souls in jeopardy not at all. In fact, at the very end of the show they said that if they ever prove that being gay is a birth defect or a disease of sorts. Then we end up with a big contradiction in the Bible. And we would have to consider rewriting some parts of it Thank God that will never happen since the Bible is the Word of God, is without error, and does not change. Because on one hand it condemns homosexuality, and on the other hand it says, “And the prayer will save the sick man, and the Lord will raise him up; and if he has committed sins he will be forgiven.” James 5:15 However, it does not say that he/she should continue living in sin I have all the room in my head for the possibility that this is exactly why the religious sect is so close-minded about even considering the possibility that homosexuality is desease. They just can’t fathom the idea that gay people might be getting into in Heaven Sorry, those who live their sinful lifestyles falsely repentant till the end will not go to Heaven, but keep in mind I'm not saying where those who are still living will go because they can change if they want to. If you people REALLY believe what it says in the Bible, then I would think you guys would quit dwelling on little things like gay marriage why? It affects the view of family, look at Scandinavia, abortion and deny God, the God of Life that created us, the pleasure of seeing His children to do good works for him? , and a little nudity on TV a little? Please, we are talking about a lot of nudity which is accessible to many children on a daily basis. This will eventually, potentially, affect their view of women, sex, marriage, family, abortion, life itself, the list goes on and help the rest of us deal with the real problems these are the real problems, you just don't want to admit it in this country. Like too much Government and Corporate greed what are you suggesting? We overthrow it? Jesus didn't even do that. In fact, the very reason we left England was to live our lives of Freedom, but our forefathers were not considering that freedom would be abused as it so flagrantly is today. , and what we’re going to do when all our jobs are shipped overseas God will provide, we believe that, can you? . I’m talking about the things that affect everyone’s quality of life So are we. Won’t God take care of those other problems, if he thinks they are problems? He sent us to do that Manly Man

SEXUALITY: Heterosexual
GENDER: Male
TITLE: corinthian1_1_19

Response to heterosexual female none of my business: I think we need to mind our own business you don't really believe this, that's why you're here. By being here you are not minding your own business, but the business of this forum, which is not yours because you did not create it. In fact, if what you say you think is true then you wish to be left on the side of the road, beaten, raped, and dying telling even the Good Samaritan to “Get the Hell OUT!!!” because he's not “minding his own business” and get on with living our lives following the "GOLDEN RULE"! The Golden Rule is to Love our neighbors as ourselves, by letting them do every sinful act on the planet would not be doing that. Way to much time is spent on such matters and for what. People can live however they choose Of course, but does that make it right? . I strongly disagree with same sex relationships. However, I'm not going to spend my time trying to figure out if it's a disorder. Then get involved in how to define disorder. I'm also not going to spend my time wondering exactly what was intended for males and females. It all seems very elementary to me. I mean the parts all fit don't they? Amen, sister. Not one us would be part of this great big world if it weren't for a man and a woman That's right, Adam and Eve, one man and one woman, the first . So why not stop the nonsense and let people live how ever they want Because that wouldn't be appropriate and, in fact, you are not practicing what you are preaching because you are here in an attempt to change the way we are living by being here . Quit making it a religious and or political problem and get on with your life. Like manly man said, there are many other issues that can plague us while we're paying attention to the subject of a persons sexuality. Issues that will make this one seem minor in comparison. WebsiteS could be put to much better use!!

SEXUALITY: Heterosexual
GENDER: Male
TITLE: corinthian1_1_19

Want to get out of this homosexuality problem? Read the following three articles and you may be able to find a way out. Hope it helps. http://www.narth.com/docs/sidelines.html http://www.narth.com/docs/animalmyth.html and http://www.iol.ie/~afifi/Articles/family.htm . I encourage all to go to www.narth.com to see what is going on for your education. There are many others, but I very much like this one because of it's comprehensiveness on the issues surrounding homosexuality. Also, anyone can reach me at corinthian1_1_19 on Yahoo Messenger if you'd like to discuss the issue further.

SEXUALITY: Other
GENDER: Male
TITLE: Other sider

Recently came accross an articlue from a research doctor regarding the issus of boys or young peoples desires for not wanting to have kids and going into same sexual encounters freom what they are observing and another reson suppled that few doctor agree with and that is the eating and food consumption and the lack of water intact. The end results is that to little water in thew system creats shortages and almost all of the disorders and diseases aare free to attemp to destry us. The fact being that shortage of water or body hydration dis allows full function of the brain cells to communicate with the dminished nurons transmitters of such. Resulting in making judjments with what is aavaiable at a particular time of the decisions. Not that the peson is ignorant, dumb or any of that it is just if your body hydration is at 50% or 75% capaicty then the otheer 50% or 25% is unavaiable to be scaned for the information needed to make a right choice. Now the worst part is that God has given us some things to Do one is to accept what he has done for us and wants eaach of us to have. If we take it we have to power to live it. If we reject it then he is content to honor our request. The one bent on destroying our usefullness will never stop tormenting and trying to take us down untill we prove that we are not going to follow him. That is done each day when you get out ofr bed or wake up. It is in the first few words that we speak daily Good Morning God or om my god its morning type responces. Would lioke to have a prive conversation with editor afore this is posted if he would.

SEXUALITY: Heterosexual
GENDER: Female
TITLE: none of my business

In Response to Heterosexual Male corinthian... Your time would be better served taking some anger management classes. I would also like to say...It's not your forum either and I'm entitled to my opinion. By the way, the American definition of the "The Golden Rule" is, Do unto others as you would have others do unto you. No one is going to stop Homosexuality and certainly not in a forum like this one with all the anger you display. Take that anger to Capital Hill to make sure that being a Homosexual does not allow you any more or different rights then me. Lets send them back to their closets. Lets get them out of our schools and away from our children. Lets get them out of our churches away from teaching Gods word. Lets not watch their sick TV shows. Lets guit talking about disorders and get off our asses and start barking up the right tree!!

SEXUALITY: Straight
GENDER: Male
TITLE: Homo-Disorder by DaveIsKing

Homosexuality isn't a "sin", it is a sexual disorder. Homosexuality isn't "unnatural", it is anti-natural. Homosexuality isn't a "choice", but accepting it as equal to heterosexuality is a choice...a false one. Since all disorders can be treated, I don't think we should accept bipolar disorder or schizophrenia or pedophilia as "equal" to the natural processes, but that doesn't mean that these people are bad people. Homosexuals can either be kind and compassionate or horrible and criminal, but homosexuality itself should be properly as a disorder. My two cents.

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