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Research Group Warns Schools of Homosexual Propaganda
CNSNews.com ^ | 2/22/02 | Lawrence Morahan

Posted on 02/22/2002 2:35:45 AM PST by kattracks

CNSNews.com) - Schools should let their students know that the differences between the homosexual and heterosexual cultures are many and profound, contrary to assertions by homosexual advocacy groups who seek to portray homosexuality as something innate and essentially without risk, a leading psychological group said.

Indeed, a same-sex male couple rarely stays together if the partners are not open to permitting each other to have outside sexual contacts, the National Association for Research and Therapy of Homosexuality (NARTH) said in a recent mailing to 15,300 public school superintendents around the United States.

The mailing "seeks to correct the misinformation that is being promoted by these homosexual advocacy groups that have an incredible influence on the public education system," said Dr. Joseph Nicolosi, president of NARTH and a proponent of reparative therapy for homosexuals who want to change.

"What we're trying to say to school supervisors is, 'don't just rely on pro-gay information sources to make your decisions.' All our stuff is well grounded scientifically," he said. NARTH is a non-religious scientific organization whose 1,000 members include psychologists, psychiatrists and therapists.

Homosexual advocacy groups, however, denounced the mailing as a misinformation campaign that will destroy families and hurt children.

"It hurts families," said Wayne Besen, a spokesman for the Human Rights Campaign. "It keeps families separated, it confuses people who need to accept themselves, and it promotes misinformation and outdated theories that are against what every leading medical and mental health organization in the nation says."

The mailing goes out to the same school officials who were targeted in 1999 with a pamphlet entitled "Just the Facts," written by a coalition that included the American Psychological Association (APA).

The APA pamphlet encouraged schools not to inform students that therapy exists to diminish homosexuality and not to refer such students to counselors who will reflect their own family's deeply held values.

"NARTH was so incensed by the misinformation and untruths provided in the APA pamphlet that it immediately took on the task of raising the necessary funds required to compile, print and distribute" the mailing, Nicolosi said.

"Homosexual advocacy groups have been masterful in their ability to reframe what is essentially a health issue to a human rights issue, and when you talk human rights, everyone gets paranoid," he said.

"When you introduce the possibility of change, you introduce the possibility of freedom to choose, and when you do that, you undermine the foundation of the gay agenda," he added.

Homosexual high school students were more likely than non-homosexual students to have engaged in high health risk behaviors, including alcohol, cocaine and inhalant use.

By the age of 30, some 30 percent of homosexual men will be HIV positive or dead of AIDS; by the age of 50, about 50 percent of homosexual men will be HIV-positive, NARTH said.

NARTH estimates the homosexual population in the United States to be between 2 percent and 2.5 percent. Nicolosi said it was difficult to estimate the number of ex-homosexuals, people who once considered themselves homosexual and changed their orientation through reparative therapy and are now leading lives as heterosexuals.

"These are people who still are ashamed to come forward because our society doesn't understand or appreciate their struggle," he said. Ex-homosexuals should be encouraged to come forward and tell their stories, he said.

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To: L.N. Smithee
1. There was no "reparative therapy" involved. Read 1 Corinthians 6:9-11.

I’m not a follower of your faith.

2. I don't know what you talk to your friends about, but I don't ask about any intimate sex details that they aren't willing to tell me of their own volition.

You’re the one who brought this up. It is my opinion that your friend is still has same sex attractions and is still technically homosexual, regardless of his behavior.

We’ve been over this before, you know.

121 posted on 03/01/2002 5:27:29 AM PST by Gerfang
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To: Gerfang
You’re the one who brought this up. It is my opinion that your friend is still has same sex attractions and is still technically homosexual, regardless of his behavior. We’ve been over this before, you know.

So, at last, you are answering my original question by saying that my friends -- whom I know well, and whom you will never know -- are liars, just because they don't jump through your hypothetical hoops to prove to you they now have normal desires.

I think that pretty much demonstrates how much I -- or anyone else reading -- should value your opinion.

122 posted on 03/01/2002 8:35:47 AM PST by L.N. Smithee
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To: L.N. Smithee;serious1
"EdReform's links speak for themselves. Defenders of the queer radicals dismiss them because they can't deny them."

BINGO!!

And they don't like it because many times, the links are to information that expose the agenda in their own words -- like the Fistgate tape

(Oh my, there's another one of those links!!!)

more replies to come...

123 posted on 03/01/2002 10:01:20 AM PST by EdReform
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To: sola gracia
It ain't even near to being over yet. Here in Plymouth-Canton Michigan Schools we have a very vocal homosexual band teacher agitator that is forever in the news. He wants to be able to counsel boys as young 10 or 11 because, according to him, many of them are confused about their sexuality and he can help them. If you speak up with a different point of view, you are accused of being ignorant by his soccer mommy diversity spouting supporters. Ignorance seems to be their favorite ad hominem description. It hasn't stopped significant numbers of taxpayers from speaking up thank fully.
125 posted on 03/02/2002 7:34:58 AM PST by RushLake
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To: serious1;L.N. Smithee;erizona;*Homosexual Agenda
"EdReform disinformation posts usually lead to sites that spout false rhetoric..."

Disinformation? The homosexual community and their supporters excel at it. No bias from homosexual web sites? The author of that "very well written essay" you posted about in reply 102 makes financial contributions to a homosexual web site as I pointed out in reply 106. And we're supposed to think that there's no pro-homo bias in her writings? Or in yours?

You disagree with the documentation in the links I posted? Please take them one by one and prove them wrong. The actual queer agenda in the schools is becoming clearer everyday. They claim it's only about "tolerance" and "safety" -- the many links to the documentation I post prove that they are liars. There are many new lurkers and new members who might not have seen that documentation the first time it was posted and I will make sure that they do see it. I will make sure parents are informed! Feel free to scroll on by.


"...and most are asking for a Godly donation..."

And Andrew Sullivan doesn't ask for major contribution so the he can post his "views" on the web? I've already proven that he does: Tipping Point - AndrewSullivan.com


"It's all about money and much less about actually solving the problem: To wit ~~ EdReform pages:"

It's all about money while hiding the real intent of the queer agenda: To wit ~~ Homosexual pages:

These groups are pledged to promote homosexuality through brainwashing of innocent children in school and in the media - while not informing to parents about what's being taught. On top of all the donations and profits from publications (propaganda) and merchandise they sell, many of these these groups receive state tax money to push their agenda.

By all means, visit the web sites listed below and see all the perks your queer dollars will buy:

GLSEN Donate Index:

"Take action to bring an end to anti-gay bias in our schools by supporting GLSEN. Here's how you can help ..."

Major Gifts

"The Honor Society, GLSEN's Major Giving Program, welcomes donors of $1,000 or more. GLSEN's major donors are its life-blood, and we are deeply grateful to these stakeholders who sustain our programming. Their leadership helps pave the way to ending anti-gay bias in schools in this generation."

"GLSEN is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. All donations to GLSEN are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Our tax identification number is 04-3234202."


But wait! There's even more! Donate now and receive these special GLSEN benefits - a sure way to help in the quest to spread the queer agenda!!

"There's so much more to share about supporting GLSEN. What benefits do GLSEN's donors receive? Can you give stock? Can you host a party? Click here to learn it all!..."

"Leverage your corporation's philanthropic dollars to affect positive change in America. Here's how you can do it ..."

"Save your corporation thousands of dollars in future “diversity training” by investing now in today’s youth. GLSEN is working every day to educate students that bias of any kind is unacceptable. Please be a partner in this work."

"Welcome to the Bookstore, GLSEN's one-stop shopping place for those committed to ending anti-gay bias in schools..."

Resources for Primary Students:

Cootie Shots: Theatrical Inoculations Against Bigotry for Children, Parents and Teachers (New) by Norma Bowles and Mark E. Rosenthal, Editors

(Schools sued over pro-homosexual skits)

Resources For Curriculum and Training:

Sexually Stigmatized Communities: Reducing Heterosexism and Homophobia (New) by Chuck Stewart

Queering Elementary Education: Advancing the Dialogue about Sexualities and Schooling, ed. by William J. Letts and James T. Sears


What some of these groups actually promote:

Reply #22 in the thread Assemblyman MOUNTJOY opposes promotion of homosexuality in public schools


From the "Human Rights" Campaign web site:

Other Ways to Support HRC

"Get your ebrochures on a variety of estate planning and planned giving topics. Click on the ebrochure that you would like to receive to send the Human Rights Campaign Foundation an e-mail. Then, we'll e-mail you a copy of the brochure. We look forward to hearing from you soon!"

Some of the "ebrochure" topics available:

"Life and Estate Planning for Gays and Lesbians"
"Appreciated Property: Uncover the Value of Your Assets<"br> "Charitable Gift Annuities: Invest in Our Future"
"A New Use for Your Retirement Plan Assets"
"The Charitable Remainder Unitrust: Maximize the Benefits of Your Estate Plan"
"Tax Benefits of Giving Real Estate"
"How You Benefit by Giving Life Insurance"
"Retirement Income Plans: Ways to Pay You More"


An interesting post about HRC:

Human Rights Campaign Foundation invades saturday morning cartoons (My title)

Posted on 10/27/01 6:22 AM Pacific by Green Knight

"These are saturday morning cartoons, watched mainly by 7 year olds, who have NO CONCEPT AT ALL of sexuality, much less homosexuality. And as a parent, you feel it's alright for your children to watch saturday morning cartoons, as their can't possibly be any bad messages for them to watch. Little would you know, though, that the Human Rights Campaign Foundation would use it to ram their beliefs down your childs throat while you're unaware. To bring sexuality into their innocent world.

Picture this: You're sleeping soundly, as you believe that you're 7 year old child will be doing nothing more than watching saturday morning cartoons. No harm, right? Well, imagine if that child wakes you up and asks you "What does 'straight' and 'gay' mean?" So now you're left with 2 choices: A) Explain these concepts to your child at a time when they're incapable of understanding them. Or B) Not explain them, making your child feel as if you're not being honest with them and holding back the truth. And possibly leading them to inquire elsewhere and find out from people who don't care as much about your childs well-being as you do. (Hey, there's always the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, who were kind enough to put their URL in the add. www.HRC.org.)"


GLAAD MAJOR GIFTS PROGRAM:

"GLAAD's determination to fulfull its mission statement needs the support of all who agree that the work is vital. We invite you to make this work your work. Please read about GLAAD through our Web site and then make a pledge to help GLAAD change the media landscape."

"Please write us at glaad@glaad.org or call us at 1.800.GAY.MEDIA"


From PFLAG's web site:

"Donate to PFLAG Today"

"If you would like to make a gift of stocks or securities, please contact Lissa..."

(Gay-rights activists drop protest notes in Salvation Army kettles)


In fact, you'll find extensive store and donation pages for all of these and other homosexual web sites. Why are some these groups also receiving tax dollars to promote their programs in the public schools? Careful how you answer - I have the documentation to prove they are receiving tax money.

As for the MassNews offer of the free Fistgate Tape, so what? I received mine for free without subscribing.

To request a copy of the tape go to the Massachusetts News Free Tape of Children’s Sex Conference page. I emailed my request and it took approximately 4 weeks.


"Hucksters continue to prove PT Barnum was a genius.

I'd say that the homosexual community are the true masters of the art.

126 posted on 03/02/2002 2:02:29 PM PST by EdReform
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To: serious1
....go back to DU you *&$+$#$* newbie.

They don't mind your sexual disfunction or your fabrications, in fact they welcome them!

128 posted on 03/02/2002 5:30:56 PM PST by GrandMoM
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To: kattracks;*SASU

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129 posted on 03/03/2002 7:16:05 AM PST by Khepera
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To: Khepera
Bump!
130 posted on 03/03/2002 11:44:23 AM PST by EdReform
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To: Green Knight
Meant to ping you on this reply when I posted it - sorry!
131 posted on 03/03/2002 11:50:29 AM PST by EdReform
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To: kattracks
Some translation is necessary.

Homosexual advocacy groups, however, denounced the mailing as a misinformation campaign that will destroy families and hurt children.

Translation: "WE are the sole source of valid misinformation. When WE, the homosexual lobby, want to lie about something, then we're entitled. However, since we purport our lies to be truths, then these truths must be lies. Ergo, this mailing must be "misinformation." This is worse than denial, it's pathological. Advocation of HETEROSEXUALITY will destroy families!!! Yeah, and you can eat your way to thinness.

"It hurts families," said Wayne Besen, a spokesman for the Human Rights Campaign. "It keeps families separated ..."

Translation: "We're doing it for the children." Hey, it's always worked in the past.

... it confuses people who need to accept themselves

Translation: "We don't want anybody to feel bad about being gay. Even if it is a debilitating psychological illness and universally rejected throughout the world."

... and it promotes misinformation and outdated theories that are against what every leading medical and mental health organization in the nation says."

Translation: "We have cowed the CDC and the American Psychological Association into our PC version of reality. So our buggery has an official imprimatur now. Nyah nyah nyah." Never mind that these same organizations regarded homosexuality as a mental illness right up until the poof lobby began pressuring them to define deviancy downward.

132 posted on 03/03/2002 11:54:30 AM PST by IronJack
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To: serious1;L.N. Smithee;erizona
"Regardless of the intentions of the organizations that EdReform has linked to, how many of the reports are erroneous? Even if you don't believe that reparative therapy is legitimate, do you believe that teaching children to experiment sexually is acceptable behavior? Do you believe in using materials specifically designed to undermine moral values taught at students' homes? Do you believe in putting books that glorify pedophilia on schools' reading lists? Do you believe in the suppression of speech and expression in the name of "diversity" and "safety" for supposedly gay children?"

Well serious1 - do you?

133 posted on 03/03/2002 11:57:49 AM PST by EdReform
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To: IronJack;*SASU;*Homosexual Agenda
BUMP!!
134 posted on 03/03/2002 12:00:26 PM PST by EdReform
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To: L.N. Smithee
The homosexuals want what they want no matter the detriment to society or the children who have to spend their lives in therapy. Much of which we will end up picking up the tab.
135 posted on 03/03/2002 12:46:52 PM PST by Khepera
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To: EdReform
We need to vote against people who support Sodomites.
136 posted on 03/03/2002 12:48:03 PM PST by Khepera
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To: EdReform
I believe suppression of speech aimed at teaching our children that homosexuality is an acceptable alternative lifestyle. I am against anyone who teaches that perverted activity is acceptable. I would suppress those who feel any immoral activity is acceptable. They are guilty of raping the minds of our young. Freedom of speech does not include teaching children that it is ok to choose evil. It is not ok to teach children to participate in risky sexual activity no matter what that activity is.

Keep fighting the battle.

137 posted on 03/03/2002 12:53:55 PM PST by Khepera
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To: sola gracia
here's another question to ask , The homosexual community has said that theirs is genetic, if gays don't reproduce where do genetics fit into this If man and woman don't have sex, there is no transfer of genes.
138 posted on 03/03/2002 1:04:39 PM PST by andyofvt
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To: Khepera;L.N. Smithee;erizona;FormerLib;1 FELLOW FREEPER;wwjdn;grlfrnd;RightOnline;Ohioan...
Well said!!
139 posted on 03/03/2002 1:42:08 PM PST by EdReform
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To: Jimbaugh
Ping!
140 posted on 03/03/2002 1:44:33 PM PST by EdReform
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