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Culture Wars : Study: Homosexual Lifestyle Strongly Linked to Depression, Suicide
Posted by David Virtue on 2008/9/18 7:20:00 (1565 reads)

Study: Homosexual Lifestyle Strongly Linked to Depression, Suicide

By Kathleen Gilbert

LONDON, September 17, 2008 (LifeSiteNews.com) - A new study in the United Kingdom has revealed that homosexuals are about 50% more likely to suffer from depression and engage in substance abuse than the rest of the population, reports Health24.com.

After analyzing 25 earlier studies on sexual orientation and mental health, researchers, in a study published in the medical journal BMC Psychiatry, also found that the risk of suicide jumped over 200% if an individual had engaged in a homosexual lifestyle.

These findings strongly support the results of similar studies conducted in the United States, which have unveiled the severe physical and psychological health risks associated with homosexual behavior. Drs. Paul and Kirk Cameron of the Family Research Institute revealed in 2007 that research shows that the lifespan of a homosexual is on average 24 years shorter than that of a heterosexual. As a health threat, even smoking pales in comparison, as studies show smoking can shorten one's life by only 1 to 7 years on average.

While the Health 24 article suggested that homosexuals may be pushed to substance abuse and suicide because of anti-homosexual cultural and family pressures, empirical tests have shown that there is no difference in homosexual health risk depending on the level of tolerance in a particular environment. Homosexuals in the United States and Denmark - the latter of which is acknowledged to be highly tolerant of homosexuality - both die on average in their early 50's, or in their 40's if AIDS is the cause of death. The average age for all residents in either country ranges from the mid-to-upper-70s. (See LifeSiteNews.com article http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2007/apr/07040309.html)

Dr. Rick Fitzgibbons, a psychiatrist and member of the Catholic Medical Association, says there is evidence that homosexuality is itself a manifestation of a psychological disorder accompanied by a host of mental health problems, including "major depression, suicidal ideation and attempts, anxiety disorders, substance abuse, conduct disorder, low self-esteem in males and sexual promiscuity with an inability to maintain committed relationships."

Fitzgibbons said the American Psychological Association, which is known for its support of homosexual "marriage," ignored the evidence he presented that homosexuality presents significant danger to psychological health. (See http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2005/jul/05072502.html)

See related LifeSiteNews.com articles:

Eminent Psychiatrist Says Homosexuality is a Disorder that Can be Cured
http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2008/may/08050110.html

APA Ignored Evidence that Homosexual Behaviour is Part of Psychiatric Disorder Says Noted Psychiatrist
http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2005/jul/05072502.html

Expert Research Finds Homosexuality More Dangerous Than Smoking
http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2007/apr/07040309.html

URL: http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2008/sep/08091704.html

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patulous
Posted: 2008/9/18 10:30  Updated: 2008/9/18 10:30
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 Re: Study: Homosexual Lifestyle Strongly Linked to Depres...
Quote: "Expert Research Finds Homosexuality More Dangerous Than Smoking."

I can whole heartedly agree with this statement, but to even go to the trouble of researching this subject is nonsense. I doubt that anyone should worry if the homosexuals are going to get lung cancer, anal cancer and deceases will get them long before they have trouble with their lungs. So smokem up guys, they won't hurt you.
cuervoria
Posted: 2008/9/18 10:55  Updated: 2008/9/18 10:55
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Regarded by some as a term of abuse, the epithet "flaming f****t" actually is very perceptive.

The idea that one should live licentiously in the expectation that it will end life quickly and flambuoyantly — welcome to a life that is anything but "gay."

What causes this mass self-hate on the part of young men? I don't have proof but I suspect feminism and government intrusion into the family.

Sadly, the Church has been grabbing the ankles in the face of these two threats for generations.

de la Cuervoria
daveball
Posted: 2008/9/18 10:55  Updated: 2008/9/18 10:55
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 Re: Study: Homosexual Lifestyle Strongly Linked to Depres...
As evidence such as this continues to mount - not to mention the millions of AIDS related deaths - it is truly amazing that the presiding lunatic of TEc and her queer crew continue to endorse and encourage this sinful and perverted practice.

It is also amazing that the secular humanist oriented part of our government, seemingly headquartered in California, keeps finding new ways to encourage homosexulity while requiring McDonalds to tell people how many grams of trans fats are in its burgers.

Then imagine what we are creating by laws requiring schools to promote "education" of students that its OK to have a mommy and mommy or daddy and daddy. What are these kids being set up for? A life of depression, addiction and high probability of early death. Way to go liberals.

God have mercy. The world is losing any touch with reality.
Drummie
Posted: 2008/9/18 12:36  Updated: 2008/9/18 12:49
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The "experts" that classify homosexual behavior as a disease that can be cured need to look again. Has anyone ever considered that homosexual behavior is just like many other things, a BEHAVIOR, and therefore a CHOICE?

Continuing to classify a behavior as a disease does nothing but classify the persons engaging in the behavior as VICTIMS. Victims can say the can't help it. Most "experts" classify alcoholism as a disease. Is it? An alcoholic can control his drinking in many situations. Taking one drink does not turn them into a raving maniac being forced by some unseen force to get another drink. A drug addict can do the same thing. So can a "gay" person. If they could not help it, thay would be aggressivly pursuing sex with every other person of the same sex. They wouldn't be attracted to some and not others, and we would hear of many more cases of gay rape than we do.

Come on folks, quit giving everyone a victim card to play that says I can't help it I'm a _______. This just makes self esteem lower and leads to depression, anxiety, suicide etc. We are all sons and daughters of God, and he didn't make us to be miserable. He will allow it if that is our choice, but he will also deliver us from it if in good faith we ask. We have to do the footwork though. God might steer our little boat called life, but he will not row this boat. We must do the footwork.

Myabe if everyone with an "addiction" or behavioral abmormality would get to know Christ and admit that they, like all of us, are a miserable sinner and need Christ to help them, they would get over it. The world wouldn't get better, but they would. We all need to exercise some tough love and lead people to the real help, Jesus Christ. Quit being all inclusive, make you feel good, you are OK and I am OK, politically correct wimp. Stand up for what is REAL, redemption through our Lord.

Please don't misunderstand what I am saying. Many in the Gay community probably exhibit neuro/psychological problems. Has anyone ever studied if maybe these psychological problems are a result of homosexual activity rather than the cause? I know of what I speak about the so called addiction side of things. At one time I was classified as an alcoholic. No treatment center, no AA group, or any other disease treatment helped me. I had to allow Christ into my most basic being, and I got better. What really got better was how I handled life, I had someone to turn to to help me through this thing called life. I would suggest a book entitled "Addiction Is A Choice" by Dr. Jeffrey A. Schaler. I have found what he says in his book to be true in my own case, and I did what he talks about in his book at least 15 years before I had ever heard of him. Give it a read and maybe many things will make more sense. We are all creatures of habit and have a free, God given will.
Cennydd
Posted: 2008/9/18 12:49  Updated: 2008/9/18 12:49
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Daveball, we could continue to harp on this until we're all old and gray, but it won't do any good. The LGBT crowd the world over will continue to shriek and call us all homophobes for this, no matter HOW well-intentioned we are, and it won't matter to them!

They are hell-bent on having things THEIR way in convincing society to accept their immoral and deadly behavior, while all the while claiming that so-called "faithful monogamous and loving relationships" are as normal for them as heterosexual relationships are for the rest of mankind.

Cennydd
Isaac
Posted: 2008/9/18 14:11  Updated: 2008/9/18 14:11
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I am turning 51 next month. Those who were openly homosexual that I knew growing up are all dead (at least all the males). Some suicides, some AIDS of course, with some drug abuse and hepititis thrown in.

The term "gay" is a misnomer.

Isaac
Baruch
Posted: 2008/9/18 21:27  Updated: 2008/9/18 21:27
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 Re: Study: Homosexual Lifestyle Strongly Linked to Depres...
OK, so they are crazy. Nothing new here.
daveball
Posted: 2008/9/20 11:53  Updated: 2008/9/20 11:53
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Cennydd,

You are correct is stating that the LGBT crowd will continue to "shriek and call us homophobes" but the alternative to continuing to fight is what? Docilely letting them have their way? Allowing our kids and grandkids to be indoctrinated in the public schools we pay for? Allowing our laws to be changed unchallenged?

They will not give up and neither will I. They can call me what they like. Homosexuality is sinful and it is wrong. Those who practice it will die early and painful deaths and will suffer while alive. Allowing that to happen unchallenged is wrong.

The Episcopagan cult supports this. Liberal legislators support this. At least one presidential candidate supports this. They are all wrong. Fight. Don't give in because it's painful to fight.
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