Conversion therapy
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Reparative Therapy is therapy aimed at helping a homosexual get rid of his unwanted same-sex longings.
Joseph Nicolosi wrote:
- The fact that so many men continue to feel "dis-eased" by their homosexuality can be explained in one of two ways. Either society and the Judeo-Christian ethic have coerced these individuals into thinking they have a problem; or, the homosexual condition itself is inherently problematic. [1]
For those seeking to leave the homosexual lifestyle, Exodus International is one example of a Christian group that helps practicing homosexuals by giving them freedom from homosexuality through the power of Jesus Christ.[2]
Opposition and skepticism to reparative therapy
In general, the therapeutic community in the United States has refused to consider the possiblity that RT is effective:
- "NARTH offered to join with the American Psychological Association (APA) in conducting a detailed study of the effectiveness of reparative therapy. The APA refused to cooperate."[3]