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'''Overcoming homosexuality''' is definitely possible for those who wish to abandon [[homosexuality]], and many [[ex-homosexuals]] attest to this matter. Today many report overcoming homosexuality and becoming heterosexuals or celibate through their [[Christianity|Christian]] [[faith]] or healthy activities,<citation needed>  

'''Overcoming homosexuality''' is definitely possible for those who wish to abandon [[homosexuality]], and many [[ex-homosexuals]] attest to this matter. Today many report overcoming homosexuality and becoming heterosexuals or celibate through their [[Christianity|Christian]] [[faith]] or healthy activities,<ref>  

*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhWCAOOVcCo 'Gay'-rights leader quits homosexuality - Rising star in movement says God liberated him from lifestyle]

*[https://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=56481 'Gay'-rights leader quits homosexuality - Rising star in movement says God liberated him from lifestyle]

*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgGpRVlnG1c Documentary features stories of those who left homosexuality], ''Baptist News''

*[http://www.bpnews.net/bpnews.asp?ID=19650 Documentary features stories of those who left homosexuality], ''Baptist News''

*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lc6mTREyluQ Ex-Lesbian Yvette Schneider Testifies to ‘Complete’ and Permanent Change]

*[http://americansfortruth.com/news/ex-lesbian-yvette-schneider-testifies-to-complete-and-permanent-change.html Ex-Lesbian Yvette Schneider Testifies to ‘Complete’ and Permanent Change]

*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNGvDUTM6lo Abou​t DL Foster]

*[http://www.witnessfortheworld.org/founder.html Abou​t DL Foster]

*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1-7rABbBNk Christian Group Releases Ex-Gay Documentary, 'Such Were Some of You']

*[http://www.christianpost.com/news/christian-group-releases-ex-gay-documentary-such-were-some-of-you-123754/ Christian Group Releases Ex-Gay Documentary, 'Such Were Some of You']

*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpPOxHe9oDE Trailer of the ex-homosexual documentary 'Such Were Some of You']

*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUXhKbHMGJg Trailer of the ex-homosexual documentary 'Such Were Some of You']

*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e02y-w3tVc8 Landmark Study: Change for Homosexuals Is Possible]

*[http://americansfortruth.com/2007/09/16/landmark-study-change-for-homosexuals-is-possible/ Landmark Study: Change for Homosexuals Is Possible]

</ref> including celebrities.  Repetitive activities have a significant influence on one's sexuality, such as whether a male becomes a figure skater (pro-gay) or a baseball player (virtually no gays), or a female becomes a basketball player (pro-gay) or a ballerina (virtually no gays).

</ref> including celebrities.  Repetitive activities have a significant influence on one's sexuality, such as whether a male becomes a figure skater (pro-gay) or a baseball player (virtually no gays), or a female becomes a basketball player (pro-gay) or a ballerina (virtually no gays).

In 1980, a study was published in the ''American Journal of Psychiatry'' and eleven men participated in this study.  The aforementioned study stated that eleven homosexual men became heterosexuals "without explicit treatment and/or long-term psychotherapy"  through their participation in a [[Pentecostalism|Pentecostal]] church.<ref>[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7435713 E.M. Pattison and M.L. Pattison, "'Ex-Gays': Religiously Mediated Change in Homosexuals," American Journal of Psychiatry, Vol. 137, pp. 1553-1562, 1980]</citation needed>

In 1980, a study was published in the ''American Journal of Psychiatry'' and eleven men participated in this study.  The aforementioned study stated that eleven homosexual men became heterosexuals "without explicit treatment and/or long-term psychotherapy"  through their participation in a [[Pentecostalism|Pentecostal]] church.<ref>[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7435713 E.M. Pattison and M.L. Pattison, "'Ex-Gays': Religiously Mediated Change in Homosexuals," American Journal of Psychiatry, Vol. 137, pp. 1553-1562, 1980]</ref>  

Many people do not understand the [[Causes of Homosexuality|causes of homosexuality]] so they mistakenly believe that overcoming homosexuality is not an available option. However, the [[Apostle Paul]] offered great hope to those who wish to overcome homosexuality when he wrote;

Many people do not understand the [[Causes of Homosexuality|causes of homosexuality]] so they mistakenly believe that overcoming homosexuality is not an available option. However, the [[Apostle Paul]] offered great hope to those who wish to overcome homosexuality when he wrote;

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Image:https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/001/445/922/c55.jpg‎|Pastor [[D.L. Foster]]

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Image:St Paul Preaching.jpg|St. [[Paul]] defends his preaching, [[painting]] by Giovanni Ricco.

Image:St Paul Preaching.jpg|St. [[Paul]] defends his preaching, [[painting]] by Giovanni Ricco.

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{{cquote|I prayed every night for years that God would undo the mistake He had made: "God, please make me a boy."

{{cquote|I prayed every night for years that God would undo the mistake He had made: "God, please make me a boy."

Most of the people who knew me when I was growing up would probably have a hard time believing what my life was like during my twenties when I became involved in the seemingly hopeless morass of a lesbian relationship...

Most of the people who knew me when I was growing up would probably have a hard time believing what my life was like during my twenties, when I became involved in the seemingly hopeless morass of a lesbian relationship...

My friends encouraged me to contact Regeneration, a local ministry that reaches out to those seeking a way out of homosexuality. Thus, in January 1981, the healing process was accelerated.

My friends encouraged me to contact Regeneration, a local ministry which reaches out to those seeking a way out of homosexuality. Thus, in January 1981, the healing process was accelerated.

When I first came to the ministry I was extremely shy and introverted. I bounced back and forth between a masculine and a feminine identity...

When I first came to the ministry I was extremely shy and introverted. I bounced back and forth between a masculine and a feminine identity...

The friends I first shared with continue to be a great help and support for me. That support has carried on literally from around the world as they have moved about with the military. At the end of March 1985, I got out of the Army to go to work for Regeneration. During the time since entering full time Christian service, I can really see the changes the Lord has made in me. Through Him, I can now not only accept, but rejoice in, my femininity. I am now joyfully preparing for marriage. I praise the Lord for the work He has done in my life. When I was born female, God didn't make a mistake!<ref>Posted at the former website stonewallrevisited.com</ref>}}

The friends I first shared with continue to be a great help and support for me. That support has carried on literally from around the world as they have moved about with the military. At the end of March 1985, I got out of the Army to go to work for Regeneration. During the time since entering full time Christian service, I can really see the changes the Lord has made in me. Through Him I can now not only accept, but rejoice in, my femininity. I am now joyfully preparing for marriage. I praise the Lord for the work He has done in my life. When I was born female, God didn't make a mistake!<ref>Posted at the former website stonewallrevisited.com</ref>}}

==Concerned Women of American Regarding Overcoming Homosexuality==

==Concerned Women of American Regarding Overcoming Homosexuality==

{{cquote|Homosexual behavior can be conquered, as evidenced by the thousands of people who have completely given up the lifestyle...  

{{cquote|Homosexual behavior can be conquered, as evidenced by the thousands of people who have completely given up the lifestyle...  

If homosexual behavior [[Homosexuality and Genetics|were thought to be inborn]], Scripture would not have said, "Even their women exchanged natural relations for unnatural ones. In the same way the men also abandoned natural relations with women and were inflamed with lust for one another." (Romans 1:[http://scripturetext.com/romans/1-26.htm 26]-[http://scripturetext.com/romans/1-27.htm 27]). The clear implication is that homosexual acts were deliberate choices.  

If homosexual behavior [[Homosexuality and Genetics|were thought to be inborn]], Scripture would not have said, "Even their women exchanged natural relations for unnatural ones. In the same way the men also abandoned natural relations with women and were inflamed with lust for one another." (Romans 1:[http://scripturetext.com/romans/1-26.htm 26]-[http://scripturetext.com/romans/1-27.htm 27]). The clear implication is that the homosexual acts were deliberate choices.  

If homosexual behavior were thought to be unchangeable, Scripture would not have said, "And that is what some of you were [past tense]. But you have been washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God." (1 Corinthians 6:[http://scripturetext.com/1_corinthians/6-11.htm 11])<ref>http://www.cwfa.org/articles/3456/CFI/cfreport/index.htm</ref>}}

If homosexual behavior were thought to be unchangeable, Scripture would not have said, "And that is what some of you were [past tense]. But you have been washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God." (1 Corinthians 6:[http://scripturetext.com/1_corinthians/6-11.htm 11])<ref>http://www.cwfa.org/articles/3456/CFI/cfreport/index.htm</ref>}}

proper way.

proper way.

Paul's instructions to the Galatians can serve as a good beginning:

Paul's instructions to the Galatians can serve as good beginning:

"Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ." (Ga 6:[http://scripturetext.com/galatians/6-1.htm 1]-[http://scripturetext.com/galatians/6-2.htm 2])

"Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ." (Ga 6:[http://scripturetext.com/galatians/6-1.htm 1]-[http://scripturetext.com/galatians/6-2.htm 2])

In a spirit of gentleness, we need to be able to show them how and to provide the encouragement they will

In a spirit of gentleness we need to be able to show them how, and to provide the encouragement they will

need along the way.<ref>http://christianlibrary.org/authors/Mark_A_Copeland/hom/hom.pdf</ref>}}

need along the way.<ref>http://christianlibrary.org/authors/Mark_A_Copeland/hom/hom.pdf</ref>}}

'''Video:'''

'''Video:'''

*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxMMgQ5irOY Ex-homosexual Pastor DL Foster]

*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUW-AvGnhf0 Ex-homosexual Pastor DL Foster]

'''Articles:'''  

'''Articles:'''  

Secular Resources:

Secular Resources:

*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1J24t-lVOi0 A Conservative Perspective Pointing Toward Celibacy and Friendship]

*[http://betterliving2003.wordpress.com A Conservative Perspective Pointing Toward Celibacy and Friendship]

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