10 Myths of Homosexuality
Image via Wikipedia I want to point my readers to a pamphlet written by the Family Research Council called “The Top Ten Myths About Homosexuality.” The pamphlet is well written and seems to be well researched, with copious citations of scientific papers . Below are the ten myths which are expanded upon in the article. Myth No. 1: People are born gay. Fact: The research does not show that anyone is “born gay,” and suggests instead that homosexuality results from a complex mix of developmental factors. Myth No. 2: Sexual orientation can never change. Fact: Thousands of men and women have testified to experiencing a change in their sexual orientation from homosexual to heterosexual . Research confirms that such change does occur—sometimes spontaneously, and sometimes as a result of therapeutic interventions. Myth No. 3: Efforts to change someone’s sexual orientation from homosexual to heterosexual are harmful and unethical. Fact: There is no scientific ...