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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 [[pseudoscience| 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 irrational 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 sanction 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 sanction 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>
When used in this [[pejorative]] sense, the term is offensive and derogatory. The therapeutic community is largely divided between proponents of [[gay gene]] theory who believe a person is born gay and will always be gay, and proponents of [[Restoration therapy]] who believe with sympathy and understanding a homosexual can be relieved of afflictions if he so desires. Gay gene advocates seek to criminalize so-called "homophobia", despite many homophobes themselves being gay, whereas Restoration therapy advocates point out the cruelty of brainwashing a young person into believing -- based upon theoretical evidence -- there is no hope of ever leading a heterosexual lifestyle.
When used in this [[pejorative]] sense, the term is offensive and derogatory. The therapeutic community is largely divided between proponents of [[gay gene]] theory who believe a person is born gay and will always be gay, and proponents of [[Reparative therapy]] who believe with sympathy and understanding a homosexual can be relieved of afflictions if he so desires. Gay gene advocates seek to criminalize so-called "homophobia", despite many homophobes themselves being gay, whereas Restoration therapy advocates point out the cruelty of brainwashing a young person into believing -- based upon theoretical evidence -- there is no hope of ever leading a heterosexual lifestyle.
==Etymology==
==Etymology==