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Homosexual and homophile are both outdated, interchangeable words that mean the same thing. The proper word is 'gay'.
Homophile was first used by Karl-Günther Heismoth in his dissertation. In the 50s and 60s it was a common word used to describe gay people and many movements labeled themselves as "homophile movements."
The Greek suffix -phile means love, thus it was a preferred word because it associated gay people with love instead of sex.
Heterosexuality: Attraction to the opposite gender. (ex: man likes woman)
Homosexuality: Attraction to the same gender. (ex: man likes man (gay))
Look at the roots. Homo means same, Hetero means different.
The word "homosexual" is an outdated term for gay people. It is most frequently used today by religious people who oppose LGBT equality.
Most style guides say that the word "homosexual" should never be used as a noun, and when used as an adjective, it should only refer to clinical sexual behavior of human beings, or to the sexual behavior of animals.
Some gay people don't mind the term "homosexual" but for others, it evokes connotations of the era when same-sex sexual activity was considered a mental illness.
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How can you change from homosexuality to heterosexuality?
THIS CANNOT BE DONE. You cannot change, it's just who you are.
Why advocate homosexuality?
There are many people who believe that homosexuality should be condemned and it shouldn't, because it's just as completely natural as heterosexuality.
Is heterosexuality wrong?
Heterosexuality nor Homosexuality is wrong. It's only a preference of what gender you find attractive and I think there's nothing wrong with either way you choose.
Is homosexuality a disease?
No. Homosexuality is simply a sexual orientation and is in the same category as heterosexuality. Simply because the majority of people are not of that sexual orientation does not make it a 'disease'.
According to Christianity it is possible for a person to genuinely convert from homosexuality to heterosexuality?
This issue, sometimes called conversion therapy, is often debated by Christians, especially in some of the "mainline denominations" such as Presbyterian and Episcopalian. There are groups who feel that it is their God-given mission to enable a homosexual to convert to heterosexuality, and their are others who strongly maintain that sexual orientation conversion attempts do permanent psychological damage to the individual involved. Answer:The answer is yes. Without beating around the bush or trying to be politically correct, Christians think it is possible for a person to genuinely convert from homosexuality to heterosexuality.
What are people who is not straight or gay is called?
There is more sexualities out there than only heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality. For example, pansexuality and asexuality
What are the different types of homosexuality?
Homosexuality is a sexual orientation characterized by attraction to the same sex, and there are no different types of homosexuality. It is a natural variation in human sexuality and can manifest in myriad ways, just like heterosexuality. It is important to recognize and respect the diversity within the LGBTQ+ community.
What would be a good question to ask about Gay Rights?
Some good questions to ask about gay rights might be:In which countries is homosexuality still illegal?What are the penalties for homosexuality in countries where it is illegal?In countries where homosexuality is legal, is the age of consent comparable to the age of consent for heterosexuality?In countries where homosexuality is legal, is marriage between same sex partners possible?Do homosexual couples have the same rights to adopt as heterosexual couples?
Are gay relationships and homosexuality the same?
No. Homosexuality is a state of human sexuallity, not a state of relationship. To be in a gay relationship would definitely imply you are homosexual, but to be homosexual would not imply you are in a relationship. Compare it with heterosexuality - you can be straight, but not in a straight relationship.
Where born lesbian's or lesbian's to be also born mental patient which is the reason they like girls like them?
No. Homosexuality is not a illness any more than heterosexuality.
What does a newborn Christian think about homosexuality?
Some moderate born-again Christians think homosexuality itself is not a sin and is akin to heterosexuality and governed by the same biblical rules about lust, love, loyalty in relationships. Other born-again Christians are fundamentalists who believe that homosexuality is a sin. I don't know what newborns think about homosexuality or if they can be Christian.
How do you know if you're a gay person?
The exact same way you know that you are heterosexual. It is the way you are born and the natural instincts that you are born with. Homosexuality is not a lifestyle or a choice, just as heterosexuality is not.
