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Sun, 19 November 2006 17:30

Teddy

Really getting into it

Location: USA
Registered: October 2006
Messages: 485

I followed a link yesterday which took me to another link which took me here.

http://www.pureintimacy.org/gr/homosexuality/a0000055.cfm

I thought I would throw this out for discussion. I'm sure this has been done on a number of occasions here, but perhaps always good to do it again.

My reaction when I read the stuff presented on this page was "Holy Shit! They’re describing me!" So many of the things presented here are my experience as a child. Not all, but probably most. I believe that just because they describe the symptoms properly doesn’t necessarily mean that their conclusions are correct, but I don’t rule those conclusions out either.

I remember as early as 5 years old loving and wanting to be intimate with (kissing) another little boy that I knew. I never felt that way about girls at that age. This was prior to everything going to shit in my home, and while I still felt safe and secure. All the mayhem that came along a year or two later only served to accentuate the issue in my opinion.

I'm not arrogant enough to believe that there is one single answer to the question of sexuality. I do believe that in many cases it is hardwired into a person's genes at conception. I also believe it can come from other causes, including what is presented here, or simply choice.

When considering the presentation I've linked to, one also must also consider the source. It is another of good old Dr. Dobson's "family" of websites, so keep in mind that it is NOT an unbiased source for information.

Teddy

“There's no grays, only white that's got grubby. I'm surprised you don't know that. And sin, young man, is when you treat people as things. Including yourself. That's what sin is.” - Terry Pratchett

		for discussion By: Teddy on Sun, 19 November 2006 17:30
		What an appalling article By: Deeej on Sun, 19 November 2006 17:55
		Re: What an appalling article By: Deeej on Sun, 19 November 2006 18:13
		Re: What an appalling article By: NW on Sun, 19 November 2006 18:21
		Re: What an appalling article By: Jedediah on Sun, 19 November 2006 18:24
		Re: What an appalling article By: Deeej on Sun, 19 November 2006 18:52
		Re: What an appalling article By: Jedediah on Sun, 19 November 2006 19:13
		Re: What an appalling article By: timmy on Sun, 19 November 2006 19:37
		New threads By: Deeej on Sun, 19 November 2006 20:55
		Re: New threads By: timmy on Sun, 19 November 2006 22:06
		Re: New threads By: Deeej on Sun, 19 November 2006 23:43
		Re: New threads By: timmy on Sun, 19 November 2006 23:48
		Re: New threads By: NW on Mon, 20 November 2006 00:21
		Re: New threads By: Deeej on Mon, 20 November 2006 01:38
		Distortions, lies, and half-truths By: NW on Sun, 19 November 2006 18:10
		Re: for discussion By: timmy on Sun, 19 November 2006 18:47
		Re: for discussion By: timmy on Sun, 19 November 2006 18:49
		Religious nutbar site. Ignore it By: timmy on Sun, 19 November 2006 18:55
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		One thing that did strike a resonance ... By: NW on Mon, 20 November 2006 01:29
		Re: for discussion By: saben on Mon, 20 November 2006 01:33
		Saben, it disappoints me ... By: cossie on Mon, 20 November 2006 02:38
		Boys By: Deeej on Mon, 20 November 2006 02:52
		Re: Boys By: saben on Mon, 20 November 2006 03:13
		Re: Boys By: Deeej on Mon, 20 November 2006 03:47
		Re: Saben, it disappoints me ... By: saben on Mon, 20 November 2006 03:05
		OK, I'm reassured! ... By: cossie on Mon, 20 November 2006 03:35
		Shifting age of attraction By: NW on Mon, 20 November 2006 11:40
		Re: Shifting age of attraction By: timmy on Mon, 20 November 2006 12:32
		Re: Shifting age of attraction By: Deeej on Mon, 20 November 2006 12:40
		Re: Shifting age of attraction By: timmy on Mon, 20 November 2006 13:19
		Re: Shifting age of attraction By: Deeej on Mon, 20 November 2006 13:53
		Re: Shifting age of attraction By: timmy on Mon, 20 November 2006 13:59
		Re: Shifting age of attraction By: Deeej on Mon, 20 November 2006 14:09
		Re: Shifting age of attraction By: NW on Mon, 20 November 2006 14:17
		Re: Shifting age of attraction By: Navyone on Mon, 20 November 2006 16:31
		Why is there a link to a page exhibiting full nuidity?? By: marc on Mon, 20 November 2006 19:45
		Re: Why is there a link to a page exhibiting full nuidity?? By: timmy on Mon, 20 November 2006 20:03
		Re: Why is there a link to a page exhibiting full nuidity?? By: marc on Mon, 20 November 2006 20:19
		... By: Deeej on Mon, 20 November 2006 21:24
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		Re: ... By: timmy on Mon, 20 November 2006 21:58
		Re: Why is there a link to a page exhibiting full nuidity?? By: timmy on Mon, 20 November 2006 22:01
		Re: Shifting age of attraction By: Navyone on Mon, 20 November 2006 15:36
		Re: Shifting age of attraction By: Deeej on Mon, 20 November 2006 17:12
		Re: Shifting age of attraction By: adrain on Fri, 24 November 2006 01:31
		Re: Shifting age of attraction By: Aussie on Fri, 24 November 2006 02:06
		Greek love By: Deeej on Fri, 24 November 2006 10:14
		Re: Shifting age of attraction By: Deeej on Mon, 20 November 2006 12:36
		Re: Shifting age of attraction By: timmy on Mon, 20 November 2006 13:24
		Re: Shifting age of attraction By: saben on Tue, 21 November 2006 06:31
		Just a few personal thoughts ... By: cossie on Mon, 20 November 2006 02:11
		Re: Cossie's thoughts By: Deeej on Mon, 20 November 2006 02:25
		Y'know, Deeej .... By: cossie on Mon, 20 November 2006 03:20
		Re: Y'know, Deeej .... By: saben on Mon, 20 November 2006 03:28
		Then, Saben .... By: cossie on Mon, 20 November 2006 03:45
		Light-heartedness By: Deeej on Mon, 20 November 2006 04:22
		No, Deeej, you don't ... By: cossie on Mon, 20 November 2006 04:45
		Thanks for the discussion and honest opinion By: Teddy on Mon, 20 November 2006 04:05
		Hmm ... can you expand on that a little, Teddy? By: cossie on Mon, 20 November 2006 04:14
		Re: Hmm ... can you expand on that a little, Teddy? By: Teddy on Mon, 20 November 2006 04:27
		I didn't for a moment ... By: cossie on Mon, 20 November 2006 04:49
		Re: I didn't for a moment ... By: Teddy on Tue, 21 November 2006 01:55

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