(June 21, 2014 at 11:10 pm)Zen Badger Wrote: Why are you acting as if homosexuality is some sort of problem that needs to be treated?
Its only a problem in the minds of bigoted assholes that think that their way is the only way.
To be fair to heywood he's not even saying that. The comparison he makes is in my mind, an interesting one.
The obvious differences between homosexuality and paedophilia have already been pointed out, however I think the key thing in both is that they are not necessarily chosen. People often forget that a paedophile doesn't choose to be attracted to children any more than a gay guy chooses to be attracted to guys, or a straight guy likes women.
SteelCurtain points out the correct distinction though, the reason why paedophilia is wrong and being gay is ok is because one is dealing with consenting adults and the other isn't. The attraction can't be stopped or 'reversed' in either instance, but in the case of paedophilia such a person should be educated on why acting upon their sexual desires is morally reprehensible.
That's the kind of 'therapy' that should be used. But for gay people it is not necessary, as there is not anything morally wrong with being gay, and having sex with another consenting adult.
