GothicFreakazoid Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 (edited) NARTH is the National Association for Research and Therapy of Homosexuality. It is a religion-based organization dedicated to "curing" homosexuality. Children as young as three are accepted, if they show effeminate behavior, such as wearing girly clothes, or playing with dolls. Parents actually allow their young children to be subjected to this therapy. People who complete the program are called "Ex-Gays" and are deemed "cured" of their homosexuality. The "Ex-Gays" usually suffer from depression after finishing treatment. Some who have come out despite the therapy say the psychiatrists were cruel towards them, making them feel worthless. Some have committed suicide, or lived through pain and suffering after years of repressing their gay identity. Personally, this astounds and saddens me, that people could be so naive and cruel. For more info go to www.truthwinsout.org or www.narth.com , or youtube TWO or NARTH or Ex-Gay Sorry about the typo in the title, idk how to fix it. Edited July 10, 2012 by FallenAngel:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XxPocketSizedEmoVampirexX Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 thats fucked up! >.< ppl shudnt change ppl cuz theyre different... its who they are n if they end up being gay or lez its who they are...not an illness ppl shud leave them alone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Emo4Lyf Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Sorry to say but if people didn't want it, then the organisation would lack funding and no longer exist. People here might find this entire idea horrible but clearly there are also people who believe the opposite. This therapy is optional (assuming to the parent, who does have parental rights over you as much as you may wish to argue you deserve to make choices. This is a separate debate) and is formed from the foundations of both religious and scientific beliefs, yes for once the two agree that human, along with other animals, are made to reproduce which is naturally a heterosexual endeavour. People from either background can claim that someone who does not have this element to their being is sick, or wrong and is defying their purpose, either in line with religion, science or both. Do I agree with this personally? I don't honestly care whether the organisation exists as long as it isn't compulsory or forced on the gay populace. Do I believe children should be forced to go by parents? No, but that is a debate over parental rights, ethics, morals and your right to make your own decisions which is an entirely different debate as stated above. The issue is not the organisation existing, it is the customers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GothicFreakazoid Posted July 10, 2012 Author Share Posted July 10, 2012 I understand it's the parents right, but so many kids have been emotionally scarred because of this. I just think it's terrible. Some people in my own family would be willing to do this to me to "fix" me. When I saw the videos that some of the people who went through it, I cried. They were really hurt by this. Even the APA says the treatment causes mental and emotional trauma and depression. I do have the right to be upset about this, just as the parents have the right to put their children through this. Also, read about some of the methods used, like neglect from the parents for effeminate behavior, or masculine behavior for girls. All this is just really upsetting to me. I'm sorry if you think I was being unreasonable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GothicFreakazoid Posted July 10, 2012 Author Share Posted July 10, 2012 (edited) I watched a documentary on this, and I cried thru the entire thing Edited July 10, 2012 by FallenAngel:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GothicFreakazoid Posted July 10, 2012 Author Share Posted July 10, 2012 Another organization mainly targeting teens was Love In Action. The documentary This Is What Love In Action Looks Like is on Netflix if u want to watch it. LIA shut down last year due to protests because teens were being forced to go there against their will, and the ministry suffered lawsuits from the state of Tennessee, where the ministry was based. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XxSaveXMexX Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 FUCK NARTH!!!!! You cannot be "cured" of homosexuality because it's not a disease.You are born gay,straight, lesbo, bi ect ect. NARTH is a terrible movement and I am 100% against them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skateratmidnight Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Sorry to say but if people didn't want it, then the organisation would lack funding and no longer exist. People here might find this entire idea horrible but clearly there are also people who believe the opposite. This therapy is optional (assuming to the parent, who does have parental rights over you as much as you may wish to argue you deserve to make choices. This is a separate debate) and is formed from the foundations of both religious and scientific beliefs, yes for once the two agree that human, along with other animals, are made to reproduce which is naturally a heterosexual endeavour. People from either background can claim that someone who does not have this element to their being is sick, or wrong and is defying their purpose, either in line with religion, science or both. Do I agree with this personally? I don't honestly care whether the organisation exists as long as it isn't compulsory or forced on the gay populace. Do I believe children should be forced to go by parents? No, but that is a debate over parental rights, ethics, morals and your right to make your own decisions which is an entirely different debate as stated above. The issue is not the organisation existing, it is the customers. I agree but to nearly beat homosexuality out of someone is I think wrong and some religons do more harm than good like the crusades and native american slaves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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