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*Concerning [[Homosexuality and promiscuity]], in 2004 the Baptist Press reported the following: "A new study by a group of [[University of Chicago]] researchers reveals a high level of promiscuity and unhealthy behavior among that city's homosexual male population. According to the researchers, 42.9 percent of homosexual men in [[Chicago]]'s Shoreland area have had more than 60 sexual partners, while an additional 18.4 percent have had between 31 and 60 partners...As a result, 55.1 percent of homosexual males in Shoreland -- known as Chicago's "gay center" -- have at least one [[Sexually Transmitted Disease|sexually transmitted disease]], researchers said."<ref>[http://www.bpnews.net/bpnews.asp?ID=17458 Baptist Press, MARRIAGE DIGEST: New study: Homosexual men prone to promiscuity by Michael Foust (Posted on Jan 16, 2004)]</ref><ref>[http://www.press.uchicago.edu/Misc/Chicago/470318chap2.html An excerpt from The Sexual Organization of the City - Chapter 2 - The Chicago Health and Social Life Survey Design - concerning Chicago's "Shoreland" area]</ref>

*Concerning [[Homosexuality and promiscuity]], in 2004 the Baptist Press reported the following: "A new study by a group of [[University of Chicago]] researchers reveals a high level of promiscuity and unhealthy behavior among that city's homosexual male population. According to the researchers, 42.9 percent of homosexual men in [[Chicago]]'s Shoreland area have had more than 60 sexual partners, while an additional 18.4 percent have had between 31 and 60 partners...As a result, 55.1 percent of homosexual males in Shoreland -- known as Chicago's "gay center"—have at least one [[Sexually Transmitted Disease|sexually transmitted disease]], researchers said."<ref>[http://www.bpnews.net/bpnews.asp?ID=17458 Baptist Press, MARRIAGE DIGEST: New study: Homosexual men prone to promiscuity by Michael Foust (Posted on Jan 16, 2004)]</ref><ref>[http://www.press.uchicago.edu/Misc/Chicago/470318chap2.html An excerpt from The Sexual Organization of the City - Chapter 2 - The Chicago Health and Social Life Survey Design - concerning Chicago's "Shoreland" area]</ref>

*In June of 2004, the journal ''Nursing Clinics of North America'' reported: "One of the more pressing issues for gay men is anal [[carcinoma]]. Several recent studies have indicated the rate of anal dysplasia to be increasing in men with and without [[HIV]]. Ninety percent of men with HIV have the [[HPV|Human Papiloma Virus]] (HPV), while 65% of men without HIV have HPV. HPV type 16 is the most troublesome for developing [[cancer]] and is found in a significant portion of gay men." (see also: [[Homosexuality and anal cancer]]).<ref>[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=15159188 Nursing Clinics of North America North Am. 2004 Jun;39(2):404]</ref>

*In June 2004, the journal ''Nursing Clinics of North America'' reported: "One of the more pressing issues for gay men is anal [[carcinoma]]. Several recent studies have indicated the rate of anal dysplasia to be increasing in men with and without [[HIV]]. Ninety percent of men with HIV have the [[HPV|Human Papiloma Virus]] (HPV), while 65% of men without HIV have HPV. HPV type 16 is the most troublesome for developing [[cancer]] and is found in a significant portion of gay men." (see also: [[Homosexuality and anal cancer]]).<ref>[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=15159188 Nursing Clinics of North America North Am. 2004 Jun;39(2):404]</ref>

In addition, 31.4% of homosexuals and bisexuals reported that they were physically active in 2003, compared with 25.4% of heterosexuals.<ref name="statcan">http://www.statcan.ca/Daily/English/040615/d040615b.htm</ref><ref name="saltshakers">http://www.saltshakers.org.au/html/P/9/B/288/</ref>}}

In addition, 31.4% of homosexuals and bisexuals reported that they were physically active in 2003, compared with 25.4% of heterosexuals.<ref name="statcan">http://www.statcan.ca/Daily/English/040615/d040615b.htm</ref><ref name="saltshakers">http://www.saltshakers.org.au/html/P/9/B/288/</ref>}}

*There have been a notable number of incidents involving the issue of [[Homosexuality and Religious Liberty|homosexuality and the suppression of religious liberty]] in regards to dissent and the objectionableness of homosexuality. For example, in October of 2001, a 69 year old street preacher named [[Harry Hammond]] from Bournemouth, [[England]] was subjected to assault by an angry crowd of 40 people while he proclaimed his Christian views in the town center which included a call to repentance in respect to homosexuality.<ref name="hammond">http://www.christian.org.uk/rel_liberties/cases/harry_hammond.htm</ref> Mr. Hammond was arrested, prosecuted and fined but no arrests were made in respect to those who assaulted him.<ref name="hammond" /> Appeals to overturn the verdict, which included an appeal to the [[European Court of Human Rights]], were dismissed. <ref name="hammond" />

*There have been a notable number of incidents involving the issue of [[Homosexuality and Religious Liberty|homosexuality and the suppression of religious liberty]] in regards to dissent and the objectionableness of homosexuality. For example, in October 2001, a 69 year old street preacher named [[Harry Hammond]] from Bournemouth, [[England]] was subjected to assault by an angry crowd of 40 people while he proclaimed his Christian views in the town center which included a call to repentance in respect to homosexuality.<ref name="hammond">http://www.christian.org.uk/rel_liberties/cases/harry_hammond.htm</ref> Mr. Hammond was arrested, prosecuted and fined but no arrests were made in respect to those who assaulted him.<ref name="hammond" /> Appeals to overturn the verdict, which included an appeal to the [[European Court of Human Rights]], were dismissed.<ref name="hammond" />

==2006 Survey Finds Men Seek to Leave Homosexual Lifestyle to Heal Emotional Pain==

==2006 Survey Finds Men Seek to Leave Homosexual Lifestyle to Heal Emotional Pain==

A 2006 survey finds men [http://www.lifesite.net/ldn/2006/jul/06071302.html seek to leave homosexual lifestyle to heal emotional pain rather than outside pressure.] In addition, there is [[Homosexuality and Mental Health|other data that supports the above 2006 survey findings]].

A 2006 survey finds men [http://www.lifesite.net/ldn/2006/jul/06071302.html seek to leave homosexual lifestyle to heal emotional pain rather than outside pressure.] In addition, there is [[Homosexuality and Mental Health|other data that supports the above 2006 survey findings]].

==Homosexuality Statistics - Data Regarding the United States in the 1960's and 1970's==

==Homosexuality Statistics - Data Regarding the United States in the 1960's and 1970's==

In November of 1998, Dr. Chris Hewitt wrote the following in an article entitled ''Demography: Implications for the Spread of AIDS''  published in the ''Journal of Sex Research'' regarding [http://www.conservapedia.com/Homosexuality#Homosexuality_and_Promiscuity homosexuality promiscuity]:

In November 1998, Dr. Chris Hewitt wrote the following in an article entitled ''Demography: Implications for the Spread of AIDS''  published in the ''Journal of Sex Research'' regarding [http://www.conservapedia.com/Homosexuality#Homosexuality_and_Promiscuity homosexuality promiscuity]:

{{Cquote|Throughout the 1960s, several cities experienced a buildup of gay neighborhoods, containing bars, restaurants, clubs, and other institutions catering to homosexuals, (Gagnon, 1990). One indicator of the growth of the gay community is provided by the number of gay establishments listed in Bob Damron's Address Book which rose from 690 places in 1964 to 5800 in 1983 (Darrow, Gorman, & Glick, 1986).<ref>http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m2372/is_4_35/ai_53390356/pg_6</ref>}}

{{Cquote|Throughout the 1960s, several cities experienced a buildup of gay neighborhoods, containing bars, restaurants, clubs, and other institutions catering to homosexuals, (Gagnon, 1990). One indicator of the growth of the gay community is provided by the number of gay establishments listed in Bob Damron's Address Book which rose from 690 places in 1964 to 5800 in 1983 (Darrow, Gorman, & Glick, 1986).<ref>http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m2372/is_4_35/ai_53390356/pg_6</ref>}}

In the same article Dr. Hewitt wrote the following regarding the 1970's:

In the same article Dr. Hewitt wrote the following regarding the 1970's:

{{Cquote|Gay liberation in the 1970s was accompanied by an explosion of gay sexuality, especially in tolerant cities such as [[Los Angeles]], [[New York City]], [[San Francisco]] and [[Washington, DC]], where gays concentrated..."By their own reports, [[Homosexuality and Promiscuity|many men had large numbers of sexual partners annually, often numbering in the hundreds and even in the thousands]]. <ref>http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m2372/is_4_35/ai_53390356/pg_8</ref>}}

{{Cquote|Gay liberation in the 1970s was accompanied by an explosion of gay sexuality, especially in tolerant cities such as [[Los Angeles]], [[New York City]], [[San Francisco]] and [[Washington, DC]], where gays concentrated..."By their own reports, [[Homosexuality and Promiscuity|many men had large numbers of sexual partners annually, often numbering in the hundreds and even in the thousands]].<ref>http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m2372/is_4_35/ai_53390356/pg_8</ref>}}

==Homosexuality Statistics - Percentage of Individuals Who Are Homosexuals==

==Homosexuality Statistics - Percentage of Individuals Who Are Homosexuals==

In April of 2007, the ''American Journal of Public Health''  analyzed data from 2002 National Survey of Family Growth and the data suggested that [[United States|American]] lesbian women were 2.69 times more likely to be overweight and 2.47 times more likely to be obese than all other female sexual orientation groups.

In April 2007, the ''American Journal of Public Health''  analyzed data from 2002 National Survey of Family Growth and the data suggested that [[United States|American]] lesbian women were 2.69 times more likely to be overweight and 2.47 times more likely to be obese than all other female sexual orientation groups.

<ref name="overweight">[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=17463369&ordinalpos=1&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum Overweight and Obesity in Sexual-Minority Women: Evidence From Population-Based Data, Ulrike Boehmer, Deborah J. Bowen, Greta R. Bauer, American Journal of Public Health, 2007 Jun;97(6):1134-40. E pub 2007 Apr 26.]</ref> The abstract for this study indicated that "lesbians are at greater risk for morbidity and mortality linked to overweight and obesity." <ref name="overweight" />

<ref name="overweight">[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=17463369&ordinalpos=1&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum Overweight and Obesity in Sexual-Minority Women: Evidence From Population-Based Data, Ulrike Boehmer, Deborah J. Bowen, Greta R. Bauer, American Journal of Public Health, 2007 Jun;97(6):1134-40. E pub 2007 Apr 26.]</ref> The abstract for this study indicated that "lesbians are at greater risk for morbidity and mortality linked to overweight and obesity." <ref name="overweight" />

The future of America hangs in the balance. If society is not willing to address the homosexual issue on moral grounds, then the medical evidence alone should be enough to convince the fair-minded that homosexuality is incompatible with good public health.<ref>http://www.cwfa.org/articles/959/CWA/family/index.htm</ref>}}

The future of America hangs in the balance. If society is not willing to address the homosexual issue on moral grounds, then the medical evidence alone should be enough to convince the fair-minded that homosexuality is incompatible with good public health.<ref>http://www.cwfa.org/articles/959/CWA/family/index.htm</ref>}}

==See Also==

==See also==

*[[Homosexuality]]

*[[Homosexuality]]

*[[Causes of Homosexuality]]

*[[Causes of Homosexuality]]