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Homosexuality

While some opponents of homosexuality often claim that it is "unnatural" (a claim which is thoroughly refuted in the essay), for me, my homosexual feelings were very natural indeed.
when one grows up and hears words like "gay" or "homosexual", one thinks of rather
Introduction
Issues surrounding the topic of homosexuality have sparked emotional debate in our Nation's Capitol and in our state legislatures. Homosexuality has become a mainstay for radio and television talk shows and is addressed now more than ever in casual conversation. This web site was designed to address common questions about homosexuality, and to discuss the misconceptions and stereotypes that are all too often portrayed as fact.
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The Origins of Sexual Orientation

What causes homosexuality? Is it a choice?
Sexual orientation, whether it be heterosexual, homosexual or bisexual does not appear to be something that one chooses. Recent studies suggest that sexual orientation has a genetic or biological component, and is probably determined before or shortly after birth. Like heterosexuals, gays and lesbians discover their sexuality as a process of maturing, they are not recruited, seduced or taught to be homosexual (Bell, Weinberg, M.S., & Hammersmith, 1981), (Troiden, 1989). The only choice most gay or lesbian people have is whether or not to live their lives honestly, or according to societies unrealistic expectations.
Is homosexuality a psychological problem or mental illness?
The American Psychological Association, the American Psychiatric Association do not consider homosexuality to be an emotional or mental disorder....