[mikeyc]

"On the contrary, the word, “homosexual,” has been correctly and precisely used in referring only to those in practice the behavior.

As I quoted two dictionaries to show the contrary, one of them from which you have quoted, maybe you can provide a quote from a dictionary to back up your statement above?

I understand what you are saying, but when the majority of the population use the word 'homosexuality' to mean an orientation (which is what it has always meant), you can pervert the meaning of the word to whatever you like, but the most logical thing would be to create a new word to describe what you mean.

The fact is that the word means what all the dictionaries tell you it means. All you do by trying to repurpose the word is to create confusion.

I just want to add that your suggestion that someone wanting to commit polygomy or is a prostitute is in any way comparable to the mental condition of a homosexual, grossly underestimates the power of homosexuality within the individual with the affliction. It isn't simply something that you "feel". If it was, then it would be far less of a problem than it is.

[Lucky Dog]

The fact is that the word means what all [emphasis added] the dictionaries tell you it means. All you do by trying to repurpose the word is to create confusion… the majority of the population use the word 'homosexuality' to mean an orientation (which is what it has always meant)… maybe you can provide a quote from a dictionary to back up your statement above [note: segments edited for clarity of intent]

Ok, please note following quote:

Main Entry: 1ho•mo•sex•u•al
Pronunciation: "hO-m&-'seksh-(&-)w&l, -'sek-sh&l
Function: adjective
1 : of, relating to, or characterized by a tendency to direct sexual desire toward individuals of one's own sex —compare HETEROSEXUAL 1a
2 : of, relating to, or involving sexual intercourse between individuals of the same sex[emphasis added] —compare HETEROSEXUAL 1b —ho•mo•sex•u•al

Source: Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.

I trust the above quote satisfies your challenge.

I noted that you did not try to define the word in such a way to provide clarity in distinguishing actions from mere “feelings” and “thoughts.” Do you intend to do so?

…someone wanting to commit polygomy or is a prostitute is in any way comparable to the mental condition of a homosexual, grossly underestimates the power of homosexuality within the individual with the affliction. It isn't simply something that you "feel". If it was, then it would be far less of a problem than it is.

Your statement referring to homosexuality as an affliction implies that homosexuals are psychotic. Was that your intent? If so, then your diagnosis is at variance with the American Psychology Association. If not, then your statement is in need of some clarification.