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Following Up On The Steve Hunt Post

Stephen M. Hunt: Moron

I’ve received a couple of interesting comments on my original “Stephen M. Hunt: Moron” post, so I figured I’d just post my response as a new entry. Do have a look at the comments on the original post (link above) to get the context.

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Thanks for your comments, Patricia and Bennie. I’ll respond to Bennie’s post.

First, I think the phrase “homosexual lifestyle” is somewhat demeaning. It implies that homosexuality is a choice–like going to the theater or dining out at fine restaurants. Those are “lifestyles”. Homosexuality is simply…a life.

You claim that “a multitude of experts” dispute the idea that homosexuality is a normal, unchosen variation of human sexuality, but you mention only one study by Grove City College. I had never heard of this institution so I did a Google search on them.

From their web site: “Grove City College remains true to the vision of its founders. Rejecting relativism and secularism, it fosters intellectual, moral, spiritual, and social development consistent with a commitment to Christian truth, morals, and freedom.”

Considering their religious approach to education, I’m afraid I have serious doubts as to their objectivity in studying homosexuality. I’d prefer to stick with the conclusions of an internationally recognized authority on human sexuality and psychology: the American Psychological Association.

According to the APA’s web site, “Sexual orientation exists along a continuum that ranges from exclusive homosexuality to exclusive heterosexuality and includes various forms of bisexuality” and “… human beings can not choose to be either gay or straight. Sexual orientation emerges for most people in early adolescence without any prior sexual experience”

So, when I say that homosexuality is a normal variation of human sexuality and it’s not a choice, I’m only repeating the learned opinion of the best experts available.

I have to say, though, I’ve never heard the thing about “dissolution of semen in the rectum”! Where does that come from!?! That’s just weird… (I’m trying to imagine what kind of research was done to form that conclusion! Whoa! Heh, heh…ok…never mind…)

Anyway, you (Bennie) ask which God is ticked off with Stephen M. Hunt. It should be obvious. My God. My God is the only REAL God! (I mean, really! What kind of God could possibly give a shit one way or another what consenting adults are doing in the bedroom? No God worthy of worship, that’s for sure.)

You mentioned the possibility that homosexuality might be caused by a person’s upbringing. While there are likely some environment factors (including environmental factors in the womb before a child is even born), it’s also quite likely that their are biological and genetic factors involved. It’s all pretty complicated and nobody’s yet figured it out completely.

You do say one thing I can agree with. Homosexuality is not a “peachy” life for many people–primarily because of the widespread discrimination homosexuals face. Even in these modern times, when you’d think people would be past antiquated notions about sexuality, prejudice is as blatant as ever. It’s sad…and, frankly, depressing. It’s hard to be optimistic about humanity when you run into so many people who are bigoted.

Sigh.

At any rate, I believe Stephen M. Hunt’s views are not based on the current scientific understanding of human sexuality. I believe he was completely out of line sending his letter out to the Fairfax County school principals and that’s why I say he’s a moron.