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Nicolosi distinguishes between

Nicolosi distinguishes between

gay-identified homosexual persons  

gay-identified homosexual persons  

and non-gay homosexual persons. The term "gay" generally means homosexual and determined to remain that way.

and non-gay homosexual persons.<ref>"... gay-identified homosexual persons are a category that is quite distinct from non-gay homosexual persons." [http://narth.com/2013/09/why-gays-cannot-speak-for-ex-gays/#more-3361 Why Gays Cannot Speak for Ex-Gays]</ref> The term "gay" generally means homosexual and determined to remain that way.

Generally, advocates of homosexuality insist that being homosexual is a matter of "orientation", which they regard as immutable. Whether one is born with same-sex desires, or these desires develop in early childhood is immaterial to their viewpoint.  

Generally, advocates of homosexuality insist that being homosexual is a matter of "orientation", which they regard as immutable. Whether one is born with same-sex desires, or these desires develop in early childhood is immaterial to their viewpoint.  

They regard any attempt to curb, reduce, or eliminate same-sex attraction as doomed to failure; therefore, they oppose [[reparative therapy]], even for adults who seek it for themselves.

They regard any attempt to curb, reduce, or eliminate same-sex attraction as doomed to failure; therefore, they oppose [[reparative therapy]], even for adults who seek it for themselves.

[[category: biography]]

[[category: biography]]

[[category: homosexuality]]

[[category: homosexuality]]

[[category: Reparative Therapy]]

[[category: Reparative Therapy]]