2007-03-21 05:15:45 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
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2007-03-21 05:22:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is ethical. Contrary to what some people believe, there are people who are happily heterosexually married who were FORMER homosexuals. Why would someone want to engage in a lifestyle where they die younger, and have higher rates of STD's, alcohol, drugs, child abuse, and depression? As for taking homosexuality off the disorder list, that was done under extraordinary circumstances with extreme political pressure by APA. It was not done based on any scientific finding.
2007-03-22 17:12:38 · answer #2 · answered by ace 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're implying that homosexuality is a "condition" or a "disease" that can actually be treated... I don't believe it is.
Personally, I'm well and truly heterosexual. I honestly believe that the "way" people are is based on a whole number of reasons, but it's a central part of thier identity... It's not something you can "get rid" of with pills or councelling.
A persons' sexuality is just as inate as thier appearence or demeanour. It would be extremely unethical to change these traits to keep others happy... It's the same with sexuality.
Every person has the right to be who and what they are. If they want to change for themselves, then fine... That's thier choice and thier right to make it. If others try to force change on a person, just so they fit in with thier own idea of "the norm", that is completely unethical...
2007-03-21 05:30:34 · answer #3 · answered by supernicebloke2000 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No it is not ethical to treat it that way if you are asking in regards to religion or christianity.
I am of the Mormon religion and we do not follow the practice of judging others.
If you want to see what Jesus says about homosexuality I would read saint mark I dont have time to look up the scripture but it says some men are born gay and others make themselves gay and something else. But it says to let it be.
Good Luck
2007-03-21 05:26:22 · answer #4 · answered by SEAN M 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, absolutely not.
The American Psychiatric Association has already deemed that homosexuality is NOT a disorder or disease in anyway. So to "treat" it is indeed unethical.
NOT ONE Of these supposed "reparitive therapies" employs a board certified psychiatrist, psychologist or therapist.
NOT ONE!
None of these groups retains any sort of records of "success" rates as they know full well there is no such success.
The APA has issued a blanket warning against these groups sighting that they actually can cause MULTIPLE harmful issues such as depression, suicidal tendencies and self harm!
There's no curing something that isn't harmful!
2007-03-21 06:26:15 · answer #5 · answered by DEATH 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, instead it would be unethical to imply that homosexuality is a disease to be "cured". This prompts me to utter an old addage.." you cannot force a leopard to change its spots" . Human sexuality is a genitik predisposition, not a choice, that is instilled "en utero" during development.
2007-03-24 19:16:50 · answer #6 · answered by graycherubs3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not anymore ethical than treating someone for having blonde hair.
2007-03-21 05:35:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that homosexuality is a choice but a preference one is born with. I think that the best thing a homosexual can do if he or she has a problem with their sexual preference is to seek counseling to learn to adjust. I have no problem with homosexuals. In fact I support their right to marry, adopt, and enjoy all the benefits heterosexuals have. They deserve my support and they get it.
2007-03-21 05:25:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
The only "treating" to be done is to empower the homosexual with the information that encourages them to being happy and healthy as gay.
2007-03-21 05:30:42 · answer #9 · answered by ? 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It would be as ethical as trying to make a person Gay that is Straight.
2007-03-21 05:32:04 · answer #10 · answered by Nagaraja 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋