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Declassified homosexuality as a mental disorder3
- These practices were enacted until 1973 when the American Psychiatric Association declassified homosexuality as a mental disorder (Scot, 2013). (bartleby.com)
- More than 30 years after the mental health community declassified homosexuality as a mental disorder, it is disappointing that the Pentagon still continues to mischaracterize it as a `defect,' said Democratic Rep. Marty Meehan, a member of the House Armed Services Committee. (pravda.ru)
- The APA declassified homosexuality as a mental disorder in 1973. (pravda.ru)
Anti-Homosexuality Bill1
- Kampala) - The draft "Anti-Homosexuality Bill" introduced on October 14, 2009 in Uganda's parliament would violate human rights and should be withdrawn immediately, a group of 17 local and international human rights organizations said today. (hrw.org)
Sexuality6
- While some people believe that homosexual activity is unnatural, scientific research shows that homosexuality is a normal and natural variation in human sexuality and is not in and of itself a source of negative psychological effects. (wikipedia.org)
- In the context of sexuality, lesbian refers only to female homosexuality. (wikipedia.org)
- By Letitia Stein (Reuters) - A small, Christian college in South Carolina said on Friday it had not banned gay students or homosexuality from its campus under its controversial new 'Statement on Human Sexuality,' which calls the practice sinful. (yahoo.com)
- Other Christian colleges have also adopted positions on homosexuality and sexuality, Smith said. (yahoo.com)
- The pastor does not shy away from preaching on sexuality, but comes in like a wrecking ball, dropping bombs and mentioning homosexuality every single Sunday. (erlc.com)
- What I'm talking about are intimate details and yes, there is material out there that shares intimate details about homosexuality, about sexuality in general, to our students. (salon.com)
Promotion of homosexuality2
- In an attack on the freedom of expression, a new, wide-ranging provision would forbid the "promotion of homosexuality" - including publishing information or providing funds, premises for activities, or other resources. (hrw.org)
- GLSEN's research brief Laws that Prohibit the "Promotion of Homosexuality": Impacts and Implications provides an examination of the differences in the school environment for LGBTQ students between states with laws that prohibit the positive portrayal of homosexuality in schools, known as "no promo homo" laws , and states without such laws. (glsen.org)
Behavior3
- Homosexuality is a sexual attraction, romantic attraction, or sexual behavior between members of the same sex or gender. (wikipedia.org)
- The issue is whether practicing homosexuality is a behavior that should disqualify a person from the pastoral ministry. (desiringgod.org)
- This research deals with the male homosexuality as seen from the aspects behavior, orientation and identity, showing that these aspects are not necessarily altogether present in all manifestations of the male homosexuality. (bvsalud.org)
Fact that homosexuality2
- This was due to the fact that homosexuality causes no form of impairment on the individual's judgment, stability, reliability, or general social and or vocational abilities. (bartleby.com)
- The fact that homosexuality is so rarely mentioned in the Bible should be an indication to us of the lack of importance ascribed it by the authors of the Bible. (patheos.com)
Male homosexuality1
- Gay especially refers to male homosexuality, but may be used in a broader sense to refer to all LGBT people. (wikipedia.org)
Homosexual7
- Along with bisexuality and heterosexuality, homosexuality is one of the three main categories of sexual orientation within the heterosexual-homosexual continuum. (wikipedia.org)
- The bill mandates that schools teach the "historical contributions" of homosexual Americans and prohibits any school instruction that reflects adversely on homosexuality. (lifesitenews.com)
- But now evolutionary psychologists Paul Vasey and Doug VanderLaan, from the University of Lethbridge (Canada), have suggested, based on several years of work in the Pacific island of Samoa, that one of the possible ways in which homosexuality is inherited and retained in humans could be through the extra care lavished by homosexual men on their nephews and nieces in early human society. (openthemagazine.com)
- Regardless of the misguided statements by certain officials, and despite all of the propaganda alleging that the homosexual lifestyle is acceptable for Catholics, one thing remains clear: the teaching of the Catholic Church on homosexuality will not change. (hli.org)
- One favorite ploy by those who wish to advance the homosexual agenda in America is to compare opposition to homosexuality with the discrimination of African Americans that has characterized some portions of the American population. (apologeticspress.org)
- The Committee on Legal and Parliamentary Affairs reviewed the concerns and proposals made by the President regarding distinguishing between being a homosexual and actually engaging in acts of homosexuality. (independent.co.ug)
- But Sophia House is not a homosexual novel, nor is it specifically about homosexuality as such. (lifesitenews.com)
Heterosexuality1
- If heterosexuality and homosexuality are, indeed, genetically predetermined (and therefore mutually exclusive and unchangeable), how do we explain bisexuality or people who, suddenly in mid-life, switch from heterosexuality to homosexuality (or vice versa)? (spiked-online.com)
Bible6
- The title sets the question of Christian evaluation of homosexuality in a different context from a title such as: "What does the Bible Say about Homosexuality? (religion-online.org)
- All it takes is reading those passages of the Bible wherein homosexuality is mentioned with the same care that we would any other passage of the book. (patheos.com)
- While the Bible is nearly silent on homosexuality, a great deal of its content is devoted to how a Christian should behave. (patheos.com)
- Nowhere in the Bible was loving same-sex relationships condemned, and the term homosexuality didn't even come into existence until the 1900s. (thestranger.com)
- The Macklemore Church just simply thinks the Bible is outdated, or just plain wrong on homosexuality. (erlc.com)
- This church usually affirms everything the Bible says about marriage, gender and sex, but outside of a "how to" marriage series every three months, they just aren't going to touch anything about homosexuality. (erlc.com)
Homosexuals2
- The question of the appropriate relation of the church to homosexuals and homosexuality has emerged as one of major importance in the deliberations of denominational bodies. (religion-online.org)
- As one of many examples, Dignity USA is a group of unrepentant "Catholic" homosexuals who insist that homosexuality is a perfectly acceptable alternative lifestyle, and its members claim that they are faithfully adhering to the teachings of the Church. (hli.org)
Legalization1
- If you oppose the legalization of homosexuality and favor a ban on same-sex marriage, you are "just like racists who oppressed blacks in the South. (apologeticspress.org)
Uganda3
- Over recent months, there has been increased campaigning against homosexuality in Uganda, led by churches and anti-gay groups. (hrw.org)
- A man is the first in Uganda to be charged with alleged "aggravated homosexuality", and could face the death penalty if convicted. (sky.com)
- Opinion In 2009 a proposal for stricter legislation against homosexuality was made Uganda, which among other things involved the death penalty. (lu.se)
Marriage2
- If we were to discuss domestic sex marriage that represents the term "homosexuality" it would be necessary to provide a rigid definition of it. (cyberessays.com)
- NOTE: Dean Inserra will be one of the speakers at the ERLC National Conference: "The Gospel, Homosexuality, and the Future of Marriage. (erlc.com)
Practice2
- James Martin has convinced many people that the Church accepts homosexuality as a practice and that the traditional teachings of the Church-and natural law-on the subject can be cast aside. (crisismagazine.com)
- Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality , nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. (desiringgod.org)
LGBT1
- The verses wherein homosexuality is mentioned are commonly known as the "clobber passages," since they are typically used by Christians to "clobber" LGBT people. (patheos.com)
Viewed as a mental disorder1
- Prior to the twenty-first century, homosexuality was viewed as a mental disorder that required treatment. (bartleby.com)
Gender Identity1
- The United Nations has repeatedly called for an end to laws criminalising homosexuality outright, saying they violate rights to privacy and freedom from discrimination and are a breach of countries' obligations under international law to protect the human rights of all people, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. (rte.ie)
Sexual6
- As a sexual orientation, homosexuality is "an enduring pattern of emotional, romantic, and/or sexual attractions" exclusively to people of the same sex or gender. (wikipedia.org)
- Russian clinics will soon be staffed with sexologists to help patients "overcome" homosexuality and various sexual "mental disorders," a health ministry order said, in the latest Kremlin attack on what it calls "non-traditional lifestyles. (jpost.com)
- A genomic interrogation of homosexuality turns up speculative links between genetic elements and sexual orientation, but researchers say the study is too small to be significant. (the-scientist.com)
- The largest study yet of the genetic roots of homosexuality links sexual preference in men to two regions of the genome. (the-scientist.com)
- Aggravated homosexuality is defined as cases of same-sex sexual relations involving a minor and other categories of vulnerable people, or when the perpetrator is infected with HIV . (sky.com)
- In July 2016, the government banned the import and sales of sexual lubricants, with Health Minister Ummy Mwalimu saying it encouraged homosexuality which led to the spread of HIV/Aids, AFP adds. (rael.org)
Genes3
- Yet, for this explanation to be the only reason for the prevalence of homosexuality would require each childless fa'afafine to contribute to the upkeep and survival of two additional nieces and nephews, as a man shares half his genes with a child of his own while sharing only a quarter of his genes with a nephew or niece. (openthemagazine.com)
- Last week, a team of scientists at the University of Padova in Italy made headlines around the world when they claimed to have discovered that homosexuality in males may be caused in part by genes that can increase fertility in females (1). (spiked-online.com)
- There have been inconclusive studies linking genes to homosexuality. (shroomery.org)
Observers2
- The frc also issued a statement before the meeting expressing its concerns that observers may place Falwell's orthodox Christian views on homosexuality on a "moral par" with the "unbiblical distortions" of White. (christianitytoday.com)
- Scientists propose a new model for how homosexuality develops, but observers say it will be difficult to test. (the-scientist.com)
Teachings1
- Arcus has funded several allegedly "Catholic" groups specifically for the purpose of undermining the teachings of the Catholic Church regarding homosexuality. (hli.org)
Assumption1
- There are two possible sides to this assumption about whether or not homosexuality is and should be considered a psychological disorder. (bartleby.com)
Genetic2
- Largely overlooked was the fact that such an esteemed scientist was giving credibility to the flawed theories which claim a genetic causation of homosexuality. (spiked-online.com)
- He seems to accept that while genetic factors may establish a predisposition towards homosexuality, a predisposition is not the same as a causation. (spiked-online.com)
Scientists3
- The scientists' opinions about the origin of homosexuality differ and neither of them have been proved enough yet. (bartleby.com)
- Now Dreger and her colleagues are looking at another aspect of this research, namely, how the scientists involved are portraying homosexuality, what qualifies as "normal" when it comes to masculine vs. (scienceblogs.com)
- Dreger and her colleagues are concerned that this research is headed in that direction because the scientists involved have said that their studies may apply to homosexuality in general. (scienceblogs.com)
Moral1
- The aim of the present essay is to find out pros and contras for both theories: whether homosexuality is a moral or biological aspect. (bartleby.com)
Commit2
- The committee also recommended the merging of two sub-clauses under Clause 9 of the Bill that relates to owners of premises that may be reported to be used to commit the offence of homosexuality. (independent.co.ug)
- The committee, however, said clause 14 is relevant because it imposes a duty on a person who knows or has a reasonable suspicion that a person, has committed or intends to commit the offence of homosexuality, to report the matter to police for appropriate action. (independent.co.ug)
Sermon4
- Andy Stanley Sermon Illustration on Homosexuality. (christianitytoday.com)
- An illustration by North Point Senior Pastor Andy Stanley in his April 15 sermon has been raising questions on where the megachurch pastor stands on homosexuality. (christianitytoday.com)
- While a pastor doesn't have to say everything that is true about everything in every sermon, Stanley missed a key opportunity to address homosexuality, Burk said. (christianitytoday.com)
- Israel Folau has hit out at homosexuality in a new church sermon. (yahoo.com)
Church7
- The gay caucuses now active in virtually every major American denomination no longer will let us forget that the church must face the issue of homosexuality more openly, honestly, and sensitively than it has yet done. (religion-online.org)
- Pope Francis has branded laws criminalising homosexuality "unjust" - saying God loves his children just as they are - and called on Catholic bishops supporting the laws to welcome LGBTQ people into the church. (rte.ie)
- What Does the Catholic Church Teach about Homosexuality? (hli.org)
- Few doctrines are so vehemently opposed as that of the Catholic Church on homosexuality. (hli.org)
- Unfortunately, there is much confusion today among Catholics regarding the teaching of the Catholic Church on homosexuality. (hli.org)
- Groups such as Arcus' fail to realize that the teaching of the Catholic Church on homosexuality simply cannot change any more than the Church can change truth itself. (hli.org)
- The teaching of the Catholic Church on homosexuality has always been perfectly clear. (hli.org)
Refers1
- Homosexuality basically refers to the act of attraction and appeal among people of the same gender. (cyberessays.com)
America1
- There's no reason anybody anywhere in America should be telling any child about transgenderism, homosexuality - any of that filth. (salon.com)
Adultery1
- A prominent liberal asks: Why do conservative Christians seem to treat the sin of homosexuality different than the sins of adultery or divorce? (crisismagazine.com)
Disorders1
- The revision was made in response to criticism this year that the guidelines listed homosexuality alongside mental retardation and personality disorders. (pravda.ru)
Archives1
- Following Weekly Standard editor Bill Kristol's decision to not condemn an anti-gay email sent out by the magazine's marketing team, former ThinkProgress blogger Matt Corley went digging through the Nexis archives and turned up interviews from the nineties in which Kristol argued that homosexuality was a choice and that it was "perfectly reasonable" to discriminate against it. (politico.com)
News1
- On Friday, Deputy Health Minister Hamisi Kingwangalla vowed in front of parliament to "fight with all our strength against groups supporting homosexuality in our country," AFP news agency reports. (rael.org)
Catholic1
- The predominance of homosexuality within the ranks of Catholic clergy is a chief cause of the clerical sex abuse crisis and it fundamentally undermines the Church's core mission. (crisismagazine.com)
Attitudes1
- Premier McGuinty also signaled that his government is aiming at changing "attitudes" on homosexuality, a process he says "should begin in the home. (lifesitenews.com)
Lena1
- Guidelines on certain aspects of homosexuality / Lena Nilsson Schönnesson. (who.int)
Churches1
- I believe there are four types of churches when it comes to preaching on or addressing homosexuality. (erlc.com)
Facebook1
- In the immediate aftermath of the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Robinson posted via Facebook that he will "pray for the souls of all those killed," but added that "homosexuality is STILL an abominable sin and I WILL NOT join in 'celebrating gay pride' nor will I fly their sacrilegious flag on my page. (salon.com)
Biological1
- Homosexuality have caused a variety of debates that are mainly biological and psychological. (cyberessays.com)
Guidelines1
- Defense Department guidelines that classified homosexuality as a mental disorder have been changed and now put it among a list of conditions or 'circumstances' that range from bed-wetting to fear of flying. (pravda.ru)
DEFINITION1
- Homosexuality, by definition, entails acts that a person performs as the result of the exercise of human choice . (apologeticspress.org)
People4
- In Nigeria , one of the countries where it is banned, police said they had arrested at least 67 people celebrating a gay wedding in one of the largest mass detentions targeting homosexuality. (sky.com)
- Twenty people have been arrested on Tanzania's semi-autonomous archipelago of Zanzibar for alleged homosexuality, police say. (rael.org)
- Despite the ban on homosexuality, Tanzania was until recently somewhat more tolerant towards gay people than many other African countries, but a rise in anti-gay rhetoric by the government has led to a spike in discrimination, correspondents say. (rael.org)
- The idea that we want to "focus on Jesus" or whichever lines people use to excuse their silence will lead to perceived acceptance of homosexuality. (erlc.com)
Articles1
- Home ▶ Articles ▶ Teens ▶ Is It Racist to Oppose Homosexuality? (apologeticspress.org)
Mental2
- In the past, homosexuality was considered to be a psychological disorder, up until the APA removed it from its list of mental illnesses. (bartleby.com)
- Pentagon spokeswoman Cynthia Smith said Thursday that 'homosexuality should not have been characterized as a mental disorder. (pravda.ru)
Aspects1
- Massive repulsion and rejection have faced homosexuality from all aspects upon various civilizations. (cyberessays.com)
Death2
- Paragraph 3 of the draft bill sets out provisions on what it names as "aggravated homosexuality," which will incur the death penalty, contradicting the global trend toward a moratorium on the use of the death penalty. (hrw.org)
- The Islamic militants have deemed homosexuality punishable by death, and have also been heavily persecuting other minorities throughout Iraq and Syria, especially Christians and Yazidis. (christianpost.com)
Health1
- It tackles a complex set of tensions across a dense and shifting landscape and addresses issues including labour, health, democracy, homosexuality, migration and racism. (lu.se)
Acts2
- On the duty to report acts of homosexuality under Clause 14, the President expressed concern that the clause presented constitutional challenges and created unnecessary contradictions and duties which pose implementation challenges and conflicts in society. (independent.co.ug)
- The committee recommends that Clause 14 of the Bill stand part of the Bill albeit with amendment to Clause 9(3) to create criminal sanctions against a person who does not report acts of homosexuality that are committed against children and other vulnerable persons," said Rwakoojo. (independent.co.ug)
Face1
- On the face of it the prevalence of homosexuality in humans or any other species does not seem to make much evolutionary sense. (openthemagazine.com)
Human1
- Homosexuality," he maintains "is the most visible example of a profound lack in the heart of modern man, an unacknowledged need, our basic human hunger to know God as Father. (lifesitenews.com)
Children1
- Homosexuality in children and/or their parents. (bvsalud.org)
Students1
- In 7 states, "no promo homo" laws prohibit educators from "promoting homosexuality" - and they hurt #LGBTQ students. (glsen.org)