Homosexuality and Gender: Myths and Facts
There are a number of myths regarding homosexuality and “transgenderism” that have gained traction in mainstream media, academia and popular thought – so much so that they are accepted as fact. It’s important to look closely at the evidence before assuming what you hear about homosexuality and “gender identity” is true.Below you will find our most recent articles on this subject. If you'd like to check out more articles on the topic of homosexuality and gender, please visit our Archives page.
Features
Childhood Sexual Abuse and Male Homosexuality
Is there a link?
Answering Newsweek
Magazine claims biblical support for same-sex “marriage.” Trouble is, its arguments simply don’t hold up under critical examination.
Commentary: Whatever Happened to the Marketplace of Ideas?
Anti-marriage protests are the ugly face of a pansexual ideology that will not allow for honest disagreement of dissenting viewpoints.
Biological Research on Homosexuality Misleads Public
The public is being misled to believe that homosexuality is genetic. Scientific research proves otherwise; and even gay researchers, as a result of their own studies, admit that homosexuality is largely the product of family interactions and the social environment.
Sexual Orientation Not Fixed at Birth
The best overall summary of most respected researchers is that homosexuality, like most other psychological conditions, is due to a combination of social, biological, and psychological factors. Following are quotes from researchers in the field.
Understanding the Roots of Female Homosexuality
Although every woman dealing with female homosexuality is unique in her situation, there are a number of common "roots" existent in the lives of most women affected by lesbian issues. The most common contributing factors include relational deficits, sexual abuse, and gender role misperceptions.
Understanding the Roots of Male Homosexuality
The media and others have misrepresented male homosexuality as a pre-determined, biological condition. The true nature of how male homosexuality develops includes family dynamics, sexual abuse, and broken-down peer relationships. All of these can contribute to the evolution of same-sex desires.
What's the Truth about Soulforce's Charges against James Dobson and Focus on the Family?
Mel White and Soulforce accuse Dr. James Dobson and other biblically-orthodox Christians of committing acts of "spiritual violence" against gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people. But what's the truth about these charges?
FAQs
Is Change Possible?
What Does the Research Show about Homosexuality?
Can Gays Really Change? A Review of the Jones and Yarhouse Study on Ex-Gays
Does Focus on the Family Really Hate Gay People?
What About the 2008 Swedish Twin Study (1) Suggesting a Strong Genetic Influence on Homosexuality?
Exploring the Issue
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