CMDA | Standards 4 Life: Homosexuality

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Contents

I. What Is Homosexuality?

A. Understanding the Terms

II. What Causes Homosexuality?

A. Theories

1. The Genetic/Biologic Theories
2. The Hormone Theory
3. The Developmental Theories
4. The Child Abuse Theory

B. The "C" Factor: Can Homosexuality Be Cured?

III. Health Risks of the Homosexual Lifestyle

A. Medical Implications

1. HIV/AIDS
2. Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
3. Hepatitis
4. Other STD's

B. Homosexuality & Mental Health/Substance Abuse

1. Suicidal Tendencies
2. Alcohol Abuse
3. Social/Anxiety Disorders

C. Homosexual Adoption: Good for Children's Health?

1. Pedophilia is celebrated in the homosexual community.
2. Domestic violence is a factor in both gay and lesbian relationships.
3. The homosexual lifestyle is not conducive to good parenting.

IV. The Homosexual Agenda

A. Dispelling the Myths

1. Homosexuals make up 10% of the population.
2. Homosexuals rarely have heterosexual relations.
3. Gay people are born that way--they don't choose to be homosexual.

V. The Bible and Homosexuality

A. Old Testament

1. The Creation Story
2. Sodom & Gomorrah
3. The visitor to Gibeah
4. David & Jonathan

B. The New Testament

1. Old Covenant Law vs. New Covenant Morality
2. Jesus' Teaching on Sexual Ethics
3. Paul's Teaching on Homosexuality
4. Homosexual Sin: Forgivable

VI. The Christian's Role

A. Organizational Statements
B. Other Helpful Resources
C. Help

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