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Homosexual Myths Put into Perspective
Navigation Bar 1. Homosexuals are not paedophiles. 95% of the men who are paedophiles are heterosexuals and very often married or in heterosexual
relationships. 

2. Homosexuality is not a mental illness. 

3. Homosexuality is not a sin, generally it an interpretation of how one understands the bible. 

4. Heterosexual men are much safer from homosexual men, than homosexual men are from heterosexual men, due to homophobic beliefs.

5. Homosexuals are not all drug addicts. Just like heterosexuals are not all drug addicts. 

6. Homosexuality is not a choice, or fashion trend. 

7.  Not all homosexuals are effeminate. 

1. Most homosexuals are not interested in wearing womens clothing. 

2. Homosexuality is neither revolting or disgusting.  What is normal for one sexual orientation is not normal for the other. 

3. Homosexuals do not lack morals. 

4. Homosexuality is not an option, just like heterosexuality is not an option. 

5. Lesbians are not all butch with a hair problem. 

6. Gays/Lesbians have not necessarily com from deprived or abusive homes, or homes with overbearing mothers. 

7. There are no more homosexuals today than there was 50 years ago.  The difference is now many feel less inhibited to come out and do
not want to live their lives as lies, live with unhappy marriages or be secretive with their lifestyle. 

8. Homosexuality is not a phase the person is going through.  By the time the person comes out they have carefully thought through the
issues and the consequences. 

9. A relationship with the opposite sex will not change their orientation. 

10. Nearly half of heterosexual couples have had, or tried to have anal sex at least once. 

11. Lesbians are not necessarily man haters. 

Many people have theories on why a person is homosexual.  The reality is it doesnt matter why, they just  are. 


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