Aside from Jesus, what are some effective cures for homosexuality?

Question

Through prayer, and faith in Jesus my cousin was able to overcome his homosexuality. What kind of medicines are out there to treat homosexuality?

Answer 1

No, through prayer and faith he was able to go back into the closet where he will be mentally tormented the rest of his life.

Answer 2

First of all, "Jesus" isn't a cure for anything. It doesn't cure the common cold, warts, headaches, bigotry, illiteracy and it sure doesnt cure homophobia. Having said that, most homosexuals are happy with their sexual preferences but a small minority are not and would like to adopt a more heterosexual lifestyle, Professor Spitzer said. "It's better not to consider homosexuality as a mental disorder. But I do believe that people who are bothered by their homosexuality have a right to have this therapy," he said.

"The current, politically correct view is that this therapy never works. I think it doesn't work a lot of the time but in some people it does," he said.

"In some of the subjects, the reports of change in sexual orientation were substantial, credible and believable."

The 200 homosexual participants in the study - 143 men and 57 women - came mostly from the US and Canada but a few came from Europe. All claimed that therapy had altered to some extent the way they looked upon the same sex.

The therapy involved a range of psychological techniques, mostly of the "self control" variety, such as avoiding tempting situations, stopping erotic thoughts from developing or mixing socially with straight men and women in non-sexual situations.

Critics of "reparative therapy" argue that it is only effective in getting people to resist their instinctive feelings, simply making them believe that they no longer feel sexually attracted to the same sex.

Answer 3

jesus effective cures homosexuality

Answer 4

Your assumption that homosexuality is a disease process (ie, "some effective cures") is totally flawed.

Sexual orientation is NOT a choice. It's how a person is born.

Homosexuality is NOT a disease. "effective cure" screams ignorance and intolerance.

Is there some effective cure for heterosexuality?

IF sexual orientation can be "cured" by some sort of ritual or medication, then ALL varieties (of sexual orientation) can be treated, right?

I am Christian and find this "question" offensive.

Answer 5

I'll just say this....your cousin is most likely kidding himself.

As for a cure, how can there be a cure for something that is not a disease.
You (and people like you) make me sick! Whats an effective cure for that, huh?

Answer 6

Would you also want to cure left handedness or blue eyes? Your cousin is greatly deceived and will find a life of pain through denial and eventually fulfilling his needs through toe tapping in airport men's rooms.

Answer 7

Sheeesh, are we on this topic again?
Homosexuality is not a disease, so no medicines are needed to 'treat' it. Just as there is no cure for heterosexuality.

Answer 8

I hope you're joking. You can't "cure" homosexuality. It's not a disease.

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http://www.beyondexgay.com/article/apology

Statement of Apology from Former Exodus Leaders

"As former leaders of ex-gay ministries, we apologize to those individuals and families who believed our message that there is something inherently wrong with being gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender. Some who heard our message were compelled to try to change an integral part of themselves, bringing harm to themselves and their families. Although we acted in good faith, we have since witnessed the isolation, shame, fear, and loss of faith that this message creates. We apologize for our part in the message of broken truth we spoke on behalf of Exodus and other organizations.

"We call on other former ex-gay leaders to join the healing and reconciliation process by adding their names to this apology.

"We encourage current leaders of ex-gay programs to have the courage to evaluate the fruit of their programs. We ask them to consider the long-term effects of their ministry."

Answer 9

Your cousin is probably as much cured as Ted Haggard. You don't cure homosexuality for the same reason you don't cure left-handedness. It is not a disease.

Answer 10

None at all, seeing as it is something you are, not choose to be, or become.

You can pretend you are not gay, you can abstain from sexual contact, but at the end of the day you are still a homosexual.

And that is fine, you just need to accept yourself for who you are, and be happy.