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Talking Points about Homosexuality

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Many people are now biased toward homosexuality, thinking it’s the kind and tolerant attitude. It’s exactly the opposite. The kindest approach is to understand how damaging this behavior is, how children can be drawn into it, the fact that it's not genetic and is changeable, and the risks it presents.

Here are some points to cover with school officials, students (including your own children) teachers, and parents.

Homosexuality is not genetic. No research supports this claim. Many thousands of people have overcome this desire as well as leaving the lifestyle. (See Resources for details)

Homosexuality is associated with destructive outcomes, including AIDS, a much higher risk of STDs, roughly three times the rate of alcoholism and drug abuse, much more promiscuity and domestic abuse, and a shortened life span. The staggering health consequences observed for decades among homosexuals are referenced in much more detail in our Resources. Male homosexuality involves anal sexual contact, often with strangers; lesbianism involves many high risk activities as well. The body is not built for such assaults. Sorry to be graphic, but we must always remember the reality of the risks we are talking about. It's not just about holding hands!

Revealing these risks is not cruel or “hateful.” In fact, the truth is the light at the end of the tunnel for many kids. Remember, the problem here is the behavior, not the person. And knowledge helps all of us identify and change self-damaging behaviors.

This is not just a “religious” issue. This is a social and health issue. Major religions affirm male-female marriage because it fits the reality of human life and has always been a foundation of civilization. However, the problems with homosexuality will be apparent even to an atheist who’s open-minded and wants to know the facts.

You don’t have to apologize for this position. There are a few radicals on both extremes of any issue. Some actually might want to harm people involved in homosexuality. There are also some who want to harm conservatives. But that doesn’t mean most people fit either mold - quite the opposite. This position is based on facts and genuine, not artificial, compassion.

For more information, see the excellent talking points on Mission America's web site, "The Ten Big Myths of Pro-'Gay' Beliefs."

Frequent Claims of Homosexuality’s School Supporters and How to Respond

Have you heard or read the following statements? Some sound okay, until you think about what they imply. Here's what's wrong with them...

“Schools need to respect all students and teachers!”
Of course. And promoting homosexuality is terribly disrespectful. We object to dangerous, changeable behavior, not people. Telling the whole truth shows genuine respect. Remember, this desire is not genetic, and those involved are not some separate breed of humans.

“This intolerance is causing teens to attempt suicide!”
Some young people involved in homosexual behavior may contemplate suicide. But these are often students who have other troubles as well-- substance abuse, school problems, unstable homes, etc.

Usually, the situation reveals a teen in distress. Other factors are likely to be causative issues, rather than intolerance about homosexuality. Besides, even if the tragedy of a suicide attempt is the student’s response to disapproval of homosexuality, does that indicate the disapproval was unjustified? A student could have a tragic response to parents and authorities who disapprove of him/her shooting up heroin. Would this mean approval of drug use is a sensible solution to that student’s distress?

This kind of thinking is a recipe for societal chaos! Reaching out while still supporting the highest standards remains the best approach.

Suicide attempts arise from hopelessness. Our kids aren’t always being given answers that make sense. For instance, while activists claim homosexuality is a right and kids need to be “freed” and out of the closet, why is youth suicide worse now than in the supposedly more “repressive” past? Indications are that being “out” may increase the risk of youth suicide, not the opposite.

“This ’homophobia’ must be stopped! GLBT students must be supported.”

So, in other words, no disagreement is to be allowed when kids want to plunge into homosexuality? That's what you mean by "support"? That sure sounds intolerant, repressive and risky. Why force one's beliefs on others? And, let's get specific--what exactly will “support” involve? And how are you defining "homophobia"? Is that a term that really refers to any objections to homosexuality? Sounds like someone's desperate need to silence all but one viewpoint on this issue.

“You want to censor GLBT students!”

No--we want to hold up the highest ideals. And besides, there’s already censorship! That’s what a school does - choose some things to teach and not others. Why can’t parents and students who object to homosexuality--for good reasons--have a say? Why can’t facts be part of this discussion? What is everyone afraid of?