Would you change?

[Robbie_James_Francis]

Let me start my just saying that I don't believe in reparative therapy (sic) that that isn't what this thread is meant to be about. I'm also not giving an opinion about the cause of individual sexuality.

But I'd like to know if, hypothetically, there was some sort of magic pill or something that, with no side-effects, could reverse one's sexuality instantly, would any of the gay people (or, for that matter, straight people) here want to take it? Why? Why not?

peace

 

[ChristianCenturion]

Let me start my just saying that I don't believe in reparative therapy (sic) that that isn't what this thread is meant to be about. I'm also not giving an opinion about the cause of individual sexuality.

But I'd like to know if, hypothetically, there was some sort of magic pill or something that, with no side-effects, could reverse one's sexuality instantly, would any of the gay people (or, for that matter, straight people) here want to take it? Why? Why not?

peace

There are many sexual immorality sins. The answer is the same for all of them:

Matthew 22:36-38
36"Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?" 37Jesus replied: " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' 38This is the first and greatest commandment.

PILL:
Persistence In Loving the Lord.

1 Corinthians 10:13
No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.

 

[rocklife]

There are many sexual immorality sins. The answer is the same for all of them:

Matthew 22:36-38
36"Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?" 37Jesus replied: " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' 38This is the first and greatest commandment.

PILL:
Persistence In Loving the Lord.

1 Corinthians 10:13
No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.

amen

 

[Bombila]

I'm heterosexual. Whether I would change would depend entirely on personal circumstance and experience.

Examples:

1. Years of unhappy relationships with men leading to a conviction that I would be happier sharing my life with a woman, in spite of my current orientation.

2. Loving another woman to the point of wishing we could become more intimate, but lacking sexual desire for her because of my orientation.

As it happens, I am content with my orientation. However, I am leaving out of my hypothetical examples any reference to the persecution that actual homosexual people may face, which could colour their response to your proposal. I am also leaving religious condemnation out of the picture, as I am not religious, but some homosexual people are, and no doubt that could affect their response.

 

[rocklife]

Let me start my just saying that I don't believe in reparative therapy (sic) that that isn't what this thread is meant to be about. I'm also not giving an opinion about the cause of individual sexuality.

But I'd like to know if, hypothetically, there was some sort of magic pill or something that, with no side-effects, could reverse one's sexuality instantly, would any of the gay people (or, for that matter, straight people) here want to take it? Why? Why not?

peace

I used to be promiscous, now with God's help, I am not. I am a content single mother (and less than 30 years old, have not had any more immoral sex ever since God came into my life). He already did to me what you are asking about a magic pill.

 

[Robbie_James_Francis]

I used to be promiscous, now with God's help, I am not. I am a content single mother (and less than 30 years old, have not had any more immoral sex ever since God came into my life). He already did to me what you are asking about a magic pill.

I was actually just referring specifically to sexual orientation in terms of homosexuality and heterosexuality, but I'm glad to hear you're happy.

peace

 

[beechy]

No. I'm comfortable with my sexuality.

 

[YamiB]

I would not take such a pill. I believe I was meant to be the sexuality I am and would not change that because of other people looking down on it.

 

[jayem]

If I lived an alternative universe, where straight people could be denied civil rights protections given to other minorities, where I could be discharged from the military just for stating who I was, and where I could be imprisoned in some countries, then yeah, I might take the gay pill to avoid such hassles.


Would it also make me like Cher, and interior design?

 

[Robbie_James_Francis]

Would it also make me like Cher, and interior design?

How could you not anyway?!

peace

 

[shye]

no I really dont like popping pills.

 

[Caylin]

No, why would I need to? I'm in a happy long term relationship with the woman I want to spend the rest of my life with.

 

[Savage78]

Let me start my just saying that I don't believe in reparative therapy (sic) that that isn't what this thread is meant to be about. I'm also not giving an opinion about the cause of individual sexuality.

But I'd like to know if, hypothetically, there was some sort of magic pill or something that, with no side-effects, could reverse one's sexuality instantly, would any of the gay people (or, for that matter, straight people) here want to take it? Why? Why not?

peace

No way in the world!

 

[Stinker]

Let me start my just saying that I don't believe in reparative therapy (sic) that that isn't what this thread is meant to be about. I'm also not giving an opinion about the cause of individual sexuality.

But I'd like to know if, hypothetically, there was some sort of magic pill or something that, with no side-effects, could reverse one's sexuality instantly, would any of the gay people (or, for that matter, straight people) here want to take it? Why? Why not?

peace

If I were a feminine 'gay' guy like Liberace was or a 'butch' lesbian, or just appeared as a 'straight' person with the wrong sexual attraction, then I would in any of these cases, absolutely swallow that pill. People in these conditions seem to naturally draw out the worst kind of negativity from the 'straights' of society. Yes, without even intending to. I would think about Suicide all the time.

 

[sister_maynard]

I'm happy with my orientation and don't think I'd be any happier with a different one.
I can see why societal issues might make some homosexual people consider it, but how does the answer change if we hypothetically suppose that society at large honestly didn't care about orientation?

 

[David Gould]

Assuming I was not already in a relationship, Wwhy not? I could always take it again and change back. It would be interesting to see how attraction to men altered my reactions to them, and it would also be interesting to see how not being attracted to women altered my reactions to them.

 

[sinneD]

Let me start my just saying that I don't believe in reparative therapy (sic) that that isn't what this thread is meant to be about. I'm also not giving an opinion about the cause of individual sexuality.

But I'd like to know if, hypothetically, there was some sort of magic pill or something that, with no side-effects, could reverse one's sexuality instantly, would any of the gay people (or, for that matter, straight people) here want to take it? Why? Why not?

peace

The answer is yes...

As one who has counseled young gays, I can tell you that every single one of them would take that pill in an instant... in fact, I will tell you that this specific scenario has been discussed and without exception the answer is always "yes"...

However, I will also say that older gays won't necessarily agree with that... and I think the reason (speculation on my part) is that older gays have come to accept who they are, whereas the youth are still struggling with self acceptance, acceptance by parents, acceptance by peers, etc , etc...

Depression amongst teen gays is chronic... it is probably the single most topic they seek help...

But, I could be wrong...

 

[Mandrake]

I'm bi, so I think that taking a pill to swap my sexuality would just leave me exactly where I am now, lol. Or would I then be attracted to neither sex? Either way, I don't think I like it.

 

[sister_maynard]

I'm bi, so I think that taking a pill to swap my sexuality would just leave me exactly where I am now, lol. Or would I then be attracted to neither sex? Either way, I don't think I like it.

Some bisexual people lean a little more towards one sex or the other while being attracted to both. If you're equally attracted to both sexes, though, I don't think anything would happen... unless it made you asexual, which I hadn't thought about until you mentioned it. It's an interesting thought.

 

[Spherical Time]

Let me start my just saying that I don't believe in reparative therapy (sic) that that isn't what this thread is meant to be about. I'm also not giving an opinion about the cause of individual sexuality.

But I'd like to know if, hypothetically, there was some sort of magic pill or something that, with no side-effects, could reverse one's sexuality instantly, would any of the gay people (or, for that matter, straight people) here want to take it? Why? Why not?

peace

I wouldn't. Just to bother CC.

The answer is yes...

As one who has counseled young gays, I can tell you that every single one of them would take that pill in an instant... in fact, I will tell you that this specific scenario has been discussed and without exception the answer is always "yes"...

However, I will also say that older gays won't necessarily agree with that... and I think the reason (speculation on my part) is that older gays have come to accept who they are, whereas the youth are still struggling with self acceptance, acceptance by parents, acceptance by peers, etc , etc...

Depression amongst teen gays is chronic... it is probably the single most topic they seek help...

But, I could be wrong...

Well, I've met a couple of young gay people that didn't have to deal with the depression, but being the outcasts of society does tend to depress people.

The only reason that I would consider taking the pill is that it would increase my chances of finding a romantic partner.