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Saw it...and places such as "Focus on the Family" have actually addressed that, alongside a host of other scientific groups that've sharply disagreed on the "evidence." Nonetheless, thanks for giving one of your sources.From the APA (and every legitimate mental health organization on the planet agrees with these views:
Facts About Changing Sexual Orientation
"[E]nduring change to an individual's sexual orientation is uncommon. The participants in this body of research continued to experience same-sex attractions following SOCE [sexual orientation change efforts] and did not report significant change to other-sex attractions that could be empirically validated, though some showed lessened physiological arousal to all sexual stimuli. Compelling evidence of decreased same-sex sexual behavior and of engagement in sexual behavior with the other sex was rare. Few studies provided strong evidence that any changes produced in laboratory conditions translated to daily life. Thus, the results of scientifically valid research indicate that it is unlikely that individuals will be able to reduce same-sex attractions or increase other-sex sexual attractions through SOCE" (pp. 2-3).
In addition, the Task Force found evidence to indicate that some individuals experienced harm or believed they had been harmed by these interventions.
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"Most people" as defined by who, however? Again, there are many groups that have all acknowledged/noted where many times their orientations were things that they were able to change..Many think that nature and nurture both play complex roles; most people experience little or no sense of choice about their sexual orientation.
And many have also said that its wrong to show videos to women about what occurs in abortion....saying that it manipulates women. There are also many in mental health organizations that say the policies made by others are not truly reflective of what's seen everyday---and thus, it doesn't matter fully what a mental health organization says.All major national mental health organizations have officially expressed concerns about therapies promoted to modify sexual orientation.
At one point, it was said that it was somehow OKAY to experiment on black men and that there were not consequences. Of course, that got proven wrong in time as well..
Again, based on who? For there are many other scientific groups that have said otherwise---and its spurious to say that there are no "scientifically adequate research" when there's no evidence submitted that all organizations feel the same.To date, there has been no scientifically adequate research to show that therapy aimed at changing sexual orientation (sometimes called reparative or conversion therapy) is safe or effective.
Mom's a doctor and she has seen differently many times working with those in changing sexual orientation
'Furthermore, it seems likely that the promotion of change therapies reinforces stereotypes and contributes to a negative climate for lesbian, gay, and bisexual persons. This appears to be especially likely for lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals who grow up in more conservative religious settings.
Answers to Your Questions For a Better Understanding of Sexual Orientation & Homosexuality
Again, that sounds nice---but its not reflective of the vast majority of others who've disagreed...
I'm quite fine, actually--as I've seen the Lord do great things in my life and help. His word is clear enough and those seeking to live by it do well..It sounds like one needs to speak in code and have the mind of God to accurately get him to help you.
That, however, does not address the issue of what the scriptures say clearly when it comes to others who struggle...and the Word saying that its upon the person to deal with it/seke the Lord.I've seen this claim quite often "You didn't pray hard enough or the right way". God knows all, he shouldn't need some fancy prayer or specific argument to help what's hurting someone
As I have and many others.... If a gay teen is contemplating suicide
And as said before, praying such would be the wrong prayer to begin with. Moreover, simply praying that alone was never the goal...because they can't handle being attracted to the same-sex and want to be straight, praying "God, please take away my same-sex attractions and make me attracted to the opposite sex" should be sufficient
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As no one said that allowing others to kill themselves was appropriate, I'd would appreciate it if you'd not go with ad-hominem. For I've been there in the position with others when it came to contemplating suicide. Worked with dozens of others who've dealt with it. Being told to continue in prayer/seeking the Lord when desires would not go away was not something that led to feeling hopeless. Having others continue to walk in love/patience and support is what makes the difference--and thus, its a false argument saying that not supporting others in thinking orientation to be acted upon is going to led to people killing themselves. It's actually insulting, IMHO, to those who've not done that and have done wellIf how you pray is more important than stopping someone from killing themselves, I'm not sure Christianity's moral doctrine is too reliable
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