POLL: What's Your Sexual Orientation? (living, homosexual, paid)
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I spent some time looking up some information, and may know know more about the issue. It appears that throughout time homosexuality has gone in and out of beings associated with pathology.
Conclusion Some psychologists and psychiatrists still hold negative personal attitudes toward homosexuality. However, empirical evidence and professional norms do not support the idea that homosexuality is a form of mental illness or is inherently linked to psychopathology.
The foregoing should not be construed as an argument that sexual minority individuals are free from mental illness and psychological distress. Indeed, given the stresses created by sexual stigma and prejudice, it would be surprising if some of them did not manifest psychological problems (Meyer, 2003). The data from some studies suggest that, although most sexual minority individuals are well adjusted, nonheterosexuals may be at somewhat heightened risk for depression, anxiety, and related problems, compared to exclusive heterosexuals (Cochran & Mays, 2006).
Unfortunately, because of the way they were originally designed, most of these studies do not yield information about whether and to what extent such risks might be greater for various subgroups within the sexual minority population (e.g., individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual versus those who do not; bisexuals versus lesbians and gay men). In future research, it will be important to compare different sexual minority groups in order to understand how so many individuals withstand the stresses imposed by sexual prejudice, and to identify effective strategies for treating those with psychological problems.
I don't personally have a problem with gay men but I just don't put myself around them because I'm not comfortable with what they're thoughts are. I was raised that way though, but there are gays that don't make it so obvious and don't make it a public issue. I don't know it's just when a guy looks at me the same way a girl does, it makes me uncomfortable.
Why is there always someone who has to raise a big fuss any time the word "gay" is used? Get over it. Gay and lesbian people are human. They're no less than anyone else. They deserve to be treated equally.
And can we please stop with this "sanctity of marriage" B.S.? I'll actually listen to that argument as soon as they outlaw divorce.
By the way, if you feel threatened because a gay person looks at you, it's probably because you're not very secure in your sexuality to begin with.
Why is there always someone who has to raise a big fuss any time the word "gay" is used? Get over it. Gay and lesbian people are human. They're no less than anyone else. They deserve to be treated equally.
And can we please stop with this "sanctity of marriage" B.S.? I'll actually listen to that argument as soon as they outlaw divorce.
By the way, if you feel threatened because a gay person looks at you, it's probably because you're not very secure in your sexuality to begin with.
I think this is the best post I have yet to see on this forum.
Are some people born shoplifters? Are some people born adulterers? Are some people born liars? Are some people born gay?
Sin is sin. You can choose to embrace your sin, and turn away from God, or you can repent, and turn to Jesus, who paid the penalty for our sin if we would only let Him.
If it were, I personally wouldn't choose to be gay. I know many others share that sentiment with me.
I'll second that one.
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