Does anyone really believe there is such a thing as being “ex-gay?” Personally, I would not want my daughter to marry one.
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.
yes,I do. Do you really believe that there is some “gay” gene?
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.
Yes. Sexual attractions are not hard-wired.
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.........
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.