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== Homosexuality and Marriage==

== Homosexuality and Marriage==

For many years, the American Psychiatric Association listed homosexuality as a mental disorder. However, after non-Christian, non-conservative forces infiltrated the APA, the organization de-listed homosexuality in 1973.[http://www.apa.org/pi/reslgbc.html]  Since that time, homosexuals have advocated for recognition of their civil rights and for equal protection under the law.   

For many years, the American Psychiatric Association listed homosexuality as a mental disorder. However, the organization de-listed homosexuality in 1973.[http://www.apa.org/pi/reslgbc.html]  Since that time, homosexuals have advocated for recognition of their civil rights and for equal protection under the law.   

Legal marriage between same-sex couples is now recognized in several European nations as well as in Canada, South Africa and [[Massachusett]]s.  In some other states such as Connecticut a more limited recognition of same-sex relationships is available, called a "civil union".  Many other states have passed constitutional amendments banning recognition of same-sex marriages performed anywhere and some groups have pushed for Constitutional amendment barring the legal recognition of same-sex marriages.

Legal marriage between same-sex couples is now recognized in several European nations as well as in Canada, South Africa and [[Massachusett]]s.  In some other states such as Connecticut a more limited recognition of same-sex relationships is available, called a "civil union".  Many other states have passed constitutional amendments banning recognition of same-sex marriages performed anywhere and some groups have pushed for Constitutional amendment barring the legal recognition of same-sex marriages.