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| − | '''Reparative therapy''' is the controversial technique of talking people out of homosexuality. It is supported by anecdotal evidence but condemned by some professional groups. | + | '''Reparative therapy''' is the controversial technique of talking people out of [[homosexuality]]. It is supported by anecdotal evidence but condemned by some professional groups. |
*Dr. Nicolosi notes that, at its root, [[homosexuality]] is not a sexual problem – it is a gender-identity problem. Normal stages of emotional development have been interrupted, and this can lead to same sex bonding in order to attain affirmation. These relationships tend to implode, leaving the homosexual hurt and confused. | *Dr. Nicolosi notes that, at its root, [[homosexuality]] is not a sexual problem – it is a gender-identity problem. Normal stages of emotional development have been interrupted, and this can lead to same sex bonding in order to attain affirmation. These relationships tend to implode, leaving the homosexual hurt and confused. | ||
*Furthermore, Nicolosi states that there is no such thing as a homosexual, but only heterosexuals that have a homosexual problem. This may sound like splitting hairs, but it actually opens the door for the dissatisfied homosexual oriented person to change, because such people can begin viewing themselves as fundamentally heterosexual. This approach has had a great deal of success. [http://www.truthortradition.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=282] | *Furthermore, Nicolosi states that there is no such thing as a homosexual, but only heterosexuals that have a homosexual problem. This may sound like splitting hairs, but it actually opens the door for the dissatisfied homosexual oriented person to change, because such people can begin viewing themselves as fundamentally heterosexual. This approach has had a great deal of success. [http://www.truthortradition.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=282] | ||
Revision as of 17:23, April 30, 2007
Template:Delete Notice Reparative therapy is the controversial technique of talking people out of homosexuality. It is supported by anecdotal evidence but condemned by some professional groups.
- Dr. Nicolosi notes that, at its root, homosexuality is not a sexual problem – it is a gender-identity problem. Normal stages of emotional development have been interrupted, and this can lead to same sex bonding in order to attain affirmation. These relationships tend to implode, leaving the homosexual hurt and confused.
- Furthermore, Nicolosi states that there is no such thing as a homosexual, but only heterosexuals that have a homosexual problem. This may sound like splitting hairs, but it actually opens the door for the dissatisfied homosexual oriented person to change, because such people can begin viewing themselves as fundamentally heterosexual. This approach has had a great deal of success. [1]