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The
American Psychological Association (APA) may be shifting
from its view that homosexuality is inborn. The group
now says both nature and nurture are involved, and clients
have a right to self-determination. In a new brochure,
the APA concedes that there is no scientific consensus
on what causes same-sex attraction.
"They
are starting to have the integrity of reporting accurately
about the condition of homosexuality," said Randy
Thomas, executive vice president of Exodus International.
"We find this to be a very exciting move and hope
that it indicates future movement toward recognizing
that people can and do overcome homosexuality."
Glenn
Stanton, director of global family formation studies
at Focus on the Family, said the brochure has an activist
bent, but he sees a ray of hope. "This doesn't
mean that we've completely succeeded in all the things
that we've wanted to," he said, "but it's
a move in the direction that we've wanted them to move
in, and I think that's very positive news."
FOR
MORE INFORMATION
Focus on the Family's Love
Won Out ministry reaches out to those struggling
with unwanted same-sex attraction.
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