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The word homosexuality has acquired multiple meanings over time. In the original sense, it describes a sexual orientation characterised by lasting aesthetic attraction, romantic love, or sexual desire exclusively for others of the same sex or gender. Homosexuality is usually contrasted with heterosexuality and bisexuality. The term gay is used predominantly to refer to homosexual males. Lesbian is a gender-specific term that is only used for homosexual females. The adjective homosexual is also used for same-sex sexual relations between persons of the same sex who are not gay or lesbian. Three major forms of homosexual relationships are proposed by anthropologists: egalitarian, gender-structured, and age-structured. Of these, one is usually dominant in a given society at a given time. (See Forms below.) As there are different biological, historical and psychosocial components to sex and gender, no single label or description will fit all individuals. See discussions on sex and gender at sex and homosexuality and transgender.
Etymology and usage
The word homosexual is both an adjective and a noun. The adjectival form literally means “of the same sex”, being a hybrid formed from the Greek prefix homo–, which means “same”, and the Latin root sex–, which means “sex” or "gender". The first known appearance of the term homosexual in print is found in an 1869 German pamphlet that was written by the Austrian-born novelist Karl-Maria Kertbeny and published anonymously.
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Opposing Views :: Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual
...because it has just the opposite effect of making homosexuality look like LOADS of fun. I mean, the bonercoaster? Come on!! Heheh
BarmaidsBrain (Barmaid) Sat, 26 Dec 2009 03:30:12 -0000
...because it has just the opposite effect of making homosexuality look like LOADS of fun. I mean, the bonercoaster? Come on!! Heheh
"Russian church: Homosexuality is personal choice - Yahoo! News" ( http://bit.ly/85UpSL )
LMTB4 (Laura M. Bernard) Sat, 26 Dec 2009 03:05:54 -0000
"Russian church: Homosexuality is personal choice - Yahoo! News" ( http://bit.ly/85UpSL )
@wellsy411 just further evidence to ur homosexuality case *nods wisely. And... To ur weird interest Inman boobies :P
ninjapiratelyn (Madi) Sat, 26 Dec 2009 02:55:19 -0000
@wellsy411 just further evidence to ur homosexuality case *nods wisely. And... To ur weird interest Inman boobies :P
@semishameless throw in some latent homosexuality with jude law and I could just about watch forever.
adeceve (Allison Krumm) Sat, 26 Dec 2009 02:50:40 -0000
@semishameless throw in some latent homosexuality with jude law and I could just about watch forever.
RT @himynameisalyx: #sexfacts homosexuality remained on the AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATIONS LIST OF MENTAL ILLNESSES untill 1973---haha
monee757 (Dominique Bailey) Sat, 26 Dec 2009 02:48:35 -0000
RT @himynameisalyx: #sexfacts homosexuality remained on the AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATIONS LIST OF MENTAL ILLNESSES untill 1973---haha
we dont mind homosexuality, more women for the rest of us :) -Daddy :D
squid_123 (Sydney ) Sat, 26 Dec 2009 02:46:24 -0000
we dont mind homosexuality, more women for the rest of us :) -Daddy :D
Christian Encouragement for Exgays - Live chat and bulletin board discussion for ex-gays.
Meta Description: [ This community is to support those Christians who have decided to live free from the sexual brokenness of a homosexual orientation. This is not a place to debate or attack. If you do not agree with the objective of this community please remain polite. ]
Christianity and Homosexuality - Browse the experiences and beliefs of an Australian born-again Christian and former homosexual. Describes his transformation to heterosexuality via Christianity.
Meta Description: [ Browse the experiences and beliefs of an Australian born-again Christian and former homosexual. Describes his transformation to heterosexuality via Christianity ]
Courage, Clarity, and Charity: A Phoenix Declaration - A declaration signed by Arizona clergy upholding the historical Biblical view on homosexuality.
Meta Description: [ A declaration, signed by Arizona clergy, affirming the true, historical, Biblical position on homosexuality. ]
DayBreak - A local support group held in Winston-Salem, NC for those wanting freedom from homosexuality and other sexual issues.
Deliver Ministries - A Christian organization dedicated to helping men and women find freedom from homosexuality.
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Desert Stream Ministries - Ministry offering services to aid those beset by sexual appetites and/or activities conceived outside of the heterosexual covenant.
Meta Description: [ homosexuality in the bible. ]
Ellen DeGeneres or Ellen The Degenerate? - Criticizes the misleading implications of Ellen DeGeneres' lesbianism. Written from a Christian viewpoint.
Meta Description: [ This article reveals the misleading implications of Ellen DeGeneres' coming out episode. Even Gays think this is the Most Persuasive Anti-Gay Article on the Internet! ]
Evergreen International - Provides resources for individuals who desire to overcome homosexual behavior and diminish same-sex attraction through religion.
Meta Description: [ Diminish same-sex (same-gender) attractions and overcome homosexual behavior. Evergreen offers help to Latter-day Saints (LDS, Mormon) and others. ]
Ex-Gay Links - Internet links, e-mail addresses to websites and other ministries regarding healing from homosexuality and related issues.
Exodus International - A nonprofit, interdenominational Christian organization promoting freedom from homosexuality through the power of Jesus Christ, challenging those who who uphold homosexuality as a valid orientation.
Meta Description: [ Exodus International - freedom from homosexuality through the power of Jesus Christ ]
God Created Them Male and Female - Site exists so that those who have entered into a homosexual lifestyle can find help, hope and courage to exit from that lifestyle. Family resources, ex-gay ministries, gay theology examined, AIDS resources.
Meta Description: [ Web resources for gays who have decided that the gay lifestyle is not for them. ]
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Homophobia: An Unfinished Story - J. Budziszewski compiles discussions with gay students into a composite for Boundless Webzine.
Meta Description: [ Accused of being homophobic, Theophilus goes toe-to-toe with a gay student. ]
Homosexuals/Bisexuals - Viewpoint on Homosexuality.
Living Hope Ministries - Ministry offering information and services to help individuals understand homosexuality from a redemptive Christian perspective.
Meta Description: [ Changing Lives through the Power of Christ ]
Mighty Through God - Getting free, staying free, testimonies, and resources.
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Mission America - Network of parents and others concerned about the promotion of homosexuality in our schools, where information is often provided that is inaccurate and high-risk, and where attempts are being made to stifle free speech by calling it harassment.
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New Hope Ministries - A Christ centered ministry designed to help people struggling with homosexuality leave their past lifestyle and to fully embrace their true identity in Jesus Christ.
Meta Description: [ Answering issues for gay men, sex addiction, same-sex attraction, homosexuality born vs. learned, and related topics. ]
Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays (PFOX) - Support for parents and friends of ex-gays.
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shows families how to love their homosexual
child unconditionally, and how to be a positive presence in their childs life.
Other groups that claim to help families insist that parents love their children
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Regeneration - Ministry devoted to helping people seeking to overcome homosexuality, sexual addiction or other relational problems.
Meta Description: [ Regeneration, Inc. is a nonprofit, tax exempt Christian ministry associated with Exodus International North America. We seek to bring God's healing to men and women struggling with homosexuality, sexual addiction and other relational issues, and to help the Body of Christ in reaching out to th... ]
Searching for Truth in Lifestyles: Homosexuality and Christian Morality - Contending that compassion for individuals should accompany a firm moral stance, Dr. Thomas Schmidt builds a case against homosexual practice.
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Shades of Gray - A personal discourse on homosexual orientation and behavior, together with a Christian perspective on overcoming homosexuality.
Stephen Bennett Ministries - Ex-gay Christian song writer and recording artist shares testimony and resources based on the premise that no one is born homosexual and complete change is completely possible.
The Promise Tree - Help for those who struggle with homosexuality.
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The Seeker - J. Budziszewski follows up his Homophobia: An Unfinished Story article for Boundless Webzine, with this actual conversation with another gay student.
Meta Description: [ The last time Theophilus had a conversation with a gay student, the complaints poured in. That couldn't be a real dialogue, you said. Now that the events are real, the outcome may surprise you. ]
Transformed Image - Non-denominational Christian resources and support for persons seeking freedom from homosexuality. An Exodus partner site.
Meta Description: [ Transformed Image is a Fellowship of Christian women who gather to help each other live in freedom from homosexuality. The purpose of Transformed Image is to be a resource and support for individuals seeking that freedom.
Transformed Image is decidedly Christian, but non-denominational. We do no... ]
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