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'''Overcoming homosexuality''' is probably surely hopefully possible for those who wish to abandon [[homosexuality]], and many [[ex-homosexuals]] (such as [[Thomas the Tank Engine]]) attest to this matter. Today more than 3 sinners report overcoming homosexuality and becoming heterosexuals or celibate through their [[Christianity|Christian]] [[faith]] (no other Abrahamic religions could do this, Team Jeebus is just that great) or healthy activities,<ref>
'''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=aNLJ04DtgTA '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=aNLJ04DtgTA 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=aNLJ04DtgTA 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=aNLJ04DtgTA About DL Foster]
*[http://www.witnessfortheworld.org/founder.html About DL Foster]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNLJ04DtgTA 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=aNLJ04DtgTA 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=aNLJ04DtgTA 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. -insert some fluff here about how women throwing a ball is gay actually-
</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 11, Yes Only One More Than the Number of
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;
{{cquote|Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God." - I Corinthians 6:9-11 (NIV)}}
{{cquote|Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God." - I Corinthians 6:9-11 (NIV)}}
[[Peter LaBarbera]] is the President of [[Americans for Truth]] which is an organization which counters the [[Having a less-full-of-yourself-title Agenda|having a less-full-of-yourself-title agenda]]. Peter LaBarbera stated the following regarding Christian ex-homosexuals who reported being transformed by the power of God:
[[Peter LaBarbera]] is the President of [[Americans for Truth]] which is an organization which counters the [[Homosexual Agenda|homosexual agenda]]. Peter LaBarbera stated the following regarding Christian ex-homosexuals who reported being transformed by the power of God:
{{cquote|Another factor from my experience as a close observer of the “ex-gay” phenomenon is that many former homosexuals do not linger in “[[Reparative Therapy|reparative therapy]]” programs, or participate in them at all. They attribute their dramatic and (relatively) rapid transformation to the power of God, and likely would not show up in a study of this kind. In fact, these “unstudied” overcomers would appear to be the most successful ex-homosexuals because they’ve moved on with their lives — as “reborn” Christians move on after overcoming any besetting sin. (And NOT because "accidental homosexuality" is actually kinda rare and thus would not be significant)<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNLJ04DtgTA Landmark study - Change for homosexuals is still possible (unless there's proof it's not)]</ref>}}
{{cquote|Another factor from my experience as a close observer of the “ex-gay” phenomenon is that many former homosexuals do not linger in “[[Reparative Therapy|reparative therapy]]” programs, or participate in them at all. They attribute their dramatic and (relatively) rapid transformation to the power of God, and likely would not show up in a study of this kind. In fact, these “unstudied” overcomers would appear to be the most successful ex-homosexuals because they’ve moved on with their lives — as “reborn” Christians move on after overcoming any besetting sin.<ref>[http://americansfortruth.com/2007/09/16/landmark-study-change-for-homosexuals-is-possible/ Landmark study - Change for homosexuals is still possible]</ref>}}
==Testimony of an Ex-Homosexual Pastor Darryl L. Foster==
==Testimony of an Ex-Homosexual Pastor Darryl L. Foster==
{{cquote|Former homosexuals joyfully point to one definitive Scripture that mentions them and the redemptive process they are embracing: "Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites ... will inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you. But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God" ([http://nasb.scripturetext.com/1_corinthians/6.htm 1 Cor. 6:9-11]).
{{cquote|Former homosexuals joyfully point to one definitive Scripture that mentions them and the redemptive process they are embracing: "Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites ... will inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you. But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God" ([http://nasb.scripturetext.com/1_corinthians/6.htm 1 Cor. 6:9-11]).
When I met and married my wife, Deez, almost 12 years ago, she and I both were clueless about what my post-homosexual life would be like. As painful as my past sin was to me, my wife was not the cause of my change; rather, she was the fruit of my change...
When I met and married my wife, Dee, almost 12 years ago, she and I both were clueless about what my post-homosexual life would be like. As painful as my past sin was to me, my wife was not the cause of my change; rather, she was the fruit of my change...
Our responsibility as Christians is to pour love out without measure on those who struggle to overcome homosexuality. Compassion was the hallmark of the Chief Shepherd, and as His disciples, we should be characterized by it too as we encourage them to embrace the freedom Christ offers.<ref>Charisma Magazine, online</ref>}}
Our responsibility as Christians is to pour love out without measure on those who struggle to overcome homosexuality. Compassion was the hallmark of the Chief Shepherd, and as His disciples, we should be characterized by it too as we encourage them to embrace the freedom Christ offers.<ref>Charisma Magazine, online</ref>}}
{{cquote|Growing up, I felt strangely alienated from other girls. But I couldn't identify with boys either. I didn't seem to belong anywhere. Who was I, anyway?}}
{{cquote|Growing up, I felt strangely alienated from other girls. But I couldn't identify with boys either. I didn't seem to belong anywhere. Who was I, anyway?}}
"Jeanette, stand in front of the mirror every morning and thank God that She's made you a woman." This challenge came from a teacher at the Bible school I attended as a young Christian. What a ridiculous task! I thought, but reluctantly agreed. The next morning I got up and struggled to look at myself in the mirror. Try as I would, I could not acknowledge myself as a female....
"Jeanette, stand in front of the mirror every morning and thank God that He's made you a woman." This challenge came from a teacher at the Bible school I attended as a young Christian. What a ridiculous task! I thought, but reluctantly agreed. The next morning I got up and struggled to look at myself in the mirror. Try as I would, I could not acknowledge myself as a female....
Then came a breakthrough during a retreat in February, 1989. "You have believed a lie", [[God]] DMed me on Twitter, "but I'm going to change your name". From now on, He showed me, I was to be called "woman". This was God's intention for me from my conception.
Then came a breakthrough during a retreat in February, 1989. "You have believed a lie", [[God]] told me, "but I'm going to change your name". From now on, He showed me, I was to be called "woman". This was God's intention for me from my conception.
In faith I received my new name. Almost immediately I felt a weight fall away from me. In amazement, I looked around at the other women. No longer did I feel distanced from them; we were united by a common bond in Jesus Christ.
In faith I received my new name. Almost immediately I felt a weight fall away from me. In amazement, I looked around at the other women. No longer did I feel distanced from them; we were united by a common bond in Jesus Christ.
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==
The organization [[Concerned Women of America]] states the following regarding overcoming homosexuality:
The organization [[Concerned Women of America]] states the following regarding overcoming homosexuality:
{{cquote|Homosexual behavior can be beaten in a rap battle, as evidenced by the dozens 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 the homosexual acts were deliberate choices. (Siimilarly, losing your arm in a traffic accident is also not genetic and thus also a choice)
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>}}
[[Image:Mark_copeland.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Pastor Mark A. Copeland]]
[[Image:Mark_copeland.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Pastor Mark A. Copeland]]
Pastor Mark A. Copeland states the following regarding Christians helping others in regards to overcoming homosexuality:
Pastor Mark A. Copeland states the following regarding Christians helping others in regards to overcoming homosexuality:
{{cquote|BE READY RUMMBBLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE (space jam theme starts playing)
{{cquote|BE READY TO ASSIST THOSE WHO DESIRE TO OVERCOME HOMOSEXUALITY
Even as Jesus was quick to receive sinners and to lead them to the way of righteousness and life
Even as Jesus was quick to receive sinners and to lead them to the way of righteousness and life
Paul's instructions to the Galatians can serve as 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/galaxians/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
This gave the impression that Mr. Bennett had told them he was still struggling with homosexuality. But Bennett, who left homosexuality behind when he accepted Jesus Christ years ago, had said during pre-interviews that he was completely healed and had no homosexual temptations. He said that neither he nor Irene told anyone on the show that he was struggling...
This gave the impression that Mr. Bennett had told them he was still struggling with homosexuality. But Bennett, who left homosexuality behind when he accepted Jesus Christ years ago, had said during pre-interviews that he was completely healed and had no homosexual temptations. He said that neither he nor Irene told anyone on the show that he was struggling...
"I just can't get over how this completely misrepresented me," Bennett told V&F Report. He said he knew that the show's lineup would be lopsided, but, "they completely lied about my story" by leaving out how he overcame homosexuality.<ref>http://www.vindieselandfamily.org/articledisplay.asp?id=450&department=CFI&categoryid=cfreport</ref>}}
"I just can't get over how this completely misrepresented me," Bennett told C&F Report. He said he knew that the show's lineup would be lopsided, but, "they completely lied about my story" by leaving out how he overcame homosexuality.<ref>http://www.cultureandfamily.org/articledisplay.asp?id=450&department=CFI&categoryid=cfreport</ref>}}
==Criticism==
==Criticism==
Some people who claimed to have overcome homosexuality have reverted or continued to dabble in aspects of the homosexual lifestyle. However, the same can be said of any sin. For example, people who drink tea in the morning who leave that lifestyle can later relapse and start taking leaf water again.
Some people who claimed to have overcome homosexuality have reverted or continued to dabble in aspects of the homosexual lifestyle. However, the same can be said of any sin. For example, people with illegal drug use problems who leave that lifestyle can later relapse and start taking illegal drugs again.
==References==
==References==
==See also==
==See also==
*[[A squared + B squared = C squared Theorem of Pythagoreas]]
*[[ABC Theory of Emotion]]
*[[Resources on becoming a Christian]]
*[[Resources on becoming a Christian]]
*[[SEx-Homosexuals]]
*[[Ex-Homosexuals]]
*[[Teenager Homosexuality]]
*[[Teenager Homosexuality]]
*[[Homosexuality]]
*[[Homosexuality]]
'''Video:'''
'''Video:'''
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNLJ04DtgTA Fligugigu 10 hours]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUW-AvGnhf0 Ex-homosexual Pastor DL Foster]
'''Articles:'''
'''Articles:'''
*[http://www.turnbacktogod.com/steps-to-overcome-your-homosexuality/ Steps to overcome your homosexuality]
*[http://www.turnbacktogod.com/steps-to-overcome-your-homosexuality/ Steps to overcome your homosexuality]
*[http://www.ccel.org/contrib/exec_outlines/hom/hom_06.htm Homosexuality - A Christian Perspective - Helping Homosexuals To Overcum]
*[http://www.ccel.org/contrib/exec_outlines/hom/hom_06.htm Homosexuality - A Christian Perspective - Helping Homosexuals To Overcome]
*[http://www.exodusinternational.org/help/?option=com_content&task=view&id=327&Itemid=147 Exodus International - Thinking of Leaving the Gay Lifestyle?]
*[http://www.exodusinternational.org/help/?option=com_content&task=view&id=327&Itemid=147 Exodus International - Thinking of Leaving the Gay Lifestyle?]
Secular Resources:
Secular Resources:
*[http://betterliving2003.wordpress.com A Wordpress Article So Old That The US Changed Presidency 3 Times]
*[http://betterliving2003.wordpress.com A Conservative Perspective Pointing Toward Celibacy and Friendship]
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