Homosexuality
Homosexuality, sexual attraction to a person of the same sex, is one form of sexual orientation. The others are bisexuality—attraction to both sexes—and heterosexuality—attraction to the opposite sex. Homosexual men are often referred to as "gay" and homosexual women as "lesbian." The subject of homosexuality has often been surrounded by controversy. Much of the dispute centers on whether homosexuality and bisexuality should be treated as morally, socially, and legally equivalent to heterosexuality.
The subject of homosexuality has often been surrounded by controversy. Much of the dispute centers on whether homosexuality and bisexuality should be treated as morally, socially, and legally equivalent to heterosexuality.
Theories on the Cause of Homosexuality
No single theory exists to explain the development of sexual orientation. The childhood trauma theory…>> (read more)
Homosexuality Points of View
5 Homosexuality Is Linked to Childhood Gender Nonconformity
6 Studies Proving the Biological Origin of Homosexuality Are Flawed
7 Homosexuality Is Caused by Societal Dysfunction
8 Homosexuals Seek Equal Rights, Not Special Rights
9 Gays and Lesbians Face Discrimination in the Military
10 Hate Crime Laws Are Necessary to Protect Gays and Lesbians
11 Americans Have Become More Accepting of Homosexuality
12 Gays and Lesbians Should Not Be Given Special Rights
13 Gays and Lesbians Are Treated Fairly by the Military
14 Society Should Not Allow Same-Sex Marriage
15 Homosexual Parenting Should Not Be Legally Sanctioned
16 Hate Crime Laws Are Unnecessary
17 Christians Should Accept Homosexuality
18 Therapists Should Not Try to Change Gay People's Sexual Orientation
19 Schools Should Teach Acceptance of Homosexuality
20 Boy Scouts Should Accept Homosexuals
21 Christians Should Not Accept Homosexuality
22 Therapists Should Help People Overcome Homosexuality
23 Schools Should Not Teach Acceptance of Homosexuality
24 Society Should Allow Same-Sex Marriage
25 Gay Adoption Benefits Society
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Homosexuality in the News
It is said that there are two kinds of theologians: those whose subject is theology, and those whose subject is God. James Alison studies God. Best known as a…>> (read more)
Byline: Justin Berton
Richard Rodriguez has had a lot on his mind in the wake of the November elections.
The celebrated essayist and author of…>> (read more)
Byline: Jonathan Curiel
As he looked around the Tel Aviv theater and asked questions of the audience, Israeli filmmaker Yair Hochner could see a smattering of Orthodox…>> (read more)
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