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To: balch3

Does anyone really believe there is such a thing as being “ex-gay?” Personally, I would not want my daughter to marry one.


4 posted on 05/31/2007 12:22:16 PM PDT by Brilliant
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To: Brilliant
Does anyone really believe there is such a thing as being “ex-gay?”

I guess it depends on how you define "gay." Personally, I think it's a lot like alcoholism. That temptation is always there, but you don't have to indulge it.

6 posted on 05/31/2007 12:26:18 PM PDT by ShadowAce (Linux -- The Ultimate Windows Service Pack)
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To: Brilliant

yes,I do. Do you really believe that there is some “gay” gene?


8 posted on 05/31/2007 12:27:12 PM PDT by jimbergin
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To: Brilliant

I can see your point, but often an ex-gay man marries an ex-gay woman. And, yes, many make the transition successfully, despite what you hear, and they don’t slip back into the old lifestyle. But, again, I can understand how a parent would worry.


11 posted on 05/31/2007 12:29:52 PM PDT by WashingtonSource
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To: Brilliant

Yes. Sexual attractions are not hard-wired.


12 posted on 05/31/2007 12:31:38 PM PDT by AppyPappy (If you aren't part of the solution, there is good money to be made prolonging the problem.)
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To: Brilliant
Does anyone really believe there is such a thing as being “ex-gay?”

That depends. If you believe that homosexuality is a "lifestyle choice" and therefore a sin that can be stopped, or if you believe that it is a "genetic" defect that is inherent in that person's makeup. Tough call. Is it a "learned" behaviour or is it a "sexual addiction" akin to drug addiction? Does it come from the way a person was raised? Bad aloof father or over protective mother? Or a combination of many factors? I'd have to seriously consider all these facets before leading my daughter down the aisle.........

14 posted on 05/31/2007 12:33:26 PM PDT by Red Badger (Bite your tongue. It tastes a lot better than crow................)
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To: Brilliant

I’ve known a few people who have overcome homosexuality. I would rather my daughter married an always heterosexual, too. But God’s mercy can and does operate on sinners of all types.


17 posted on 05/31/2007 12:36:20 PM PDT by twigs
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To: Brilliant
Does anyone really believe there is such a thing as being “ex-gay?”

If you believe that "once a gay always a gay" is true then you only bolster the gay's argument that being gay is genetic, and not learned, behavior.

24 posted on 05/31/2007 12:50:08 PM PDT by Wil H (In 1492 the overwhelming "Concensus" was that the World was flat - so it's not open to debate)
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To: Brilliant

You’ve nailed my attitude on the matter. I don’t want a man who has to fight his sexual proclivities just to be with me, ick!


30 posted on 05/31/2007 1:00:27 PM PDT by Titan Magroyne ("Shorn, dumb and bleating is no way to go through life, son." Yeah, close enough.)
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To: Brilliant
Personally, I would not want my daughter to marry one.

Niiice...you make it sound like they are aliens or dogs. I hope your precious daughter gets the heterosexually-pure man you seek, but that doesn't necessarily mean he will be a keeper. Good luck in your pursuit of the ever-perfect, wartless, prince charming for your princess.

33 posted on 05/31/2007 1:25:01 PM PDT by FightforFreedomCA (I'm Bilingual - I speak English to both Men and Women)
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To: Brilliant
Does anyone really believe there is such a thing as being “ex-gay?” Personally, I would not want my daughter to marry one.

I look at it as a behavior and addiction. Would you let her marry an ex drug user, ex alcoholic, etc?

I have met people who after 20 have not taken a drink, still go to alcoholics anonymous and will still say they are an alcoholic.............and I admire them for their change in life. People do change but it is a lifelong struggle and is a part of future relationships.

35 posted on 05/31/2007 1:45:56 PM PDT by PeterPrinciple ( Seeking the truth here folks.)
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To: Brilliant
Does anyone really believe there is such a thing as being “ex-gay?” Personally, I would not want my daughter to marry one.

I have been attending several "Celebrate recovery" Christian generic 12 step recovery groups for about four years. There seem to be a large number of people whose sexuality just changes at some point. I haven't met any who changed because of a program though, just people in that program who had been gay for many years then their desires changed prior to seeking out Christian help groups. This progam might work, but I would bet that their success rate is no higher than alcoholics anonymous.

39 posted on 05/31/2007 5:08:42 PM PDT by MrEdd (L. Ron Gore creator of "Fry-n-tology" the global warming religion.)
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