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The term '''"homophobia"''' is a [[pseudoscientific]] [[neologism]] invented to impugn and slander both homo and heterosexuals uncomfortable with [[homosexuality]].
The term '''"homophobia"''' is a [[pseudoscientific]] [[neologism]] invented to impugn and slander both homo and heterosexuals uncomfortable with [[homosexuality]].
<ref>[http://www.narth.com/docs/creates.html Gay Psychologist Creates New Terms for Use in the Social Debate] </ref>
<ref>[http://www.narth.com/docs/creates.html Gay Psychologist Creates New Terms for Use in the Social Debate] </ref>
It is intended to portray opposition to the [[homosexual agenda]] as irrationally based on fear or hatred.
It is intended to portray opposition to the [[homosexual agenda]] as irrational based on fear or hatred.
The term is misused by gay activists and apologists to smear Christians and others who do not santion homosexuality on Biblical grounds. There is however, no agreement among therapeutic researchers and professionals as to what the term means. Unlike other phobias, it is not a term for any recognized psychological condition. The National Association for Research & Therapy on Homosexuality says,
The term is misused by gay activists and apologists to smear Christians and others who do not santion homosexuality on Biblical grounds. There is however, no agreement among therapeutic researchers and professionals as to what the term means. Unlike other phobias, it is not a term for any recognized psychological condition. The National Association for Research & Therapy on Homosexuality says,
:"The term "homophobia" is often used inaccurately to describe any person who objects to homosexual behavior on either moral, psychological or medical grounds. Technically, however, the terms actually denotes a person who has a phobia—or irrational fear—of homosexuality. Principled disagreement, therefore, cannot be labeled "homophobia." <ref>[http://www.narth.com/menus/positionstatements.html NARTH Position Statements]</ref>
:"The term "homophobia" is often used inaccurately to describe any person who objects to homosexual behavior on either moral, psychological or medical grounds. Technically, however, the terms actually denotes a person who has a phobia—or irrational fear—of homosexuality. Principled disagreement, therefore, cannot be labeled "homophobia." <ref>[http://www.narth.com/menus/positionstatements.html NARTH Position Statements]</ref>