Demons are responsible for homosexuality

NaturaLCalamity · October 20, 2010, 12:10:59 AM

Just saw an episode of The Tyra Show and the topic was on homosexuality and religion. A young adult named Jeffrey has undergone a "homosexual exorcism" because the church claims that his homosexuality is caused by demons, or rather "homosexual spirits." After the ritual, Jeffrey claims he is no longer homosexual, but occasional thoughts of men are still in his head. Here's a small clip of the episode.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Z2Uk7qTYms

I think this is one of the dumbest things I've watched in a LONG time. It's just like that Jesus Camp video tbh. People like this just piss me off. I don't hate gay people or anything, but when I hear the words gay and god in the same sentence, it outrages me. What are your thoughts on this? Does "homosexual exorcism" really work? I know the answer is no, but what the heck?!

The Magic Pudding · October 20, 2010, 02:55:57 AM

Many people live a monogamous life in practice, in mind is an entirely different matter.
The exorcism probably works like a placebo for a while.
Trying to stop thoughts of men/woman takes a lot of discipline and possibly a whip and much self flagation.

madness · October 20, 2010, 03:20:23 AM

How do religious groups get away with this crap?!?! I actually knew a kid in high school that went off to one of those "save the homosexual" camps. She committed suicide because she was so terrified to be herself and full of hate for herself. If atheists organized some camp that scared people so bad that they committed suicide, I guarantee there would be some serious consequences and backlash from society. But instead, Christians get away with this crap because a handful of words in some old book says they can do it. :upset:

Thumpalumpacus · October 20, 2010, 05:41:03 AM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"Many people live a monogamous life in practice, in mind is an entirely different matter.
The exorcism probably works like a placebo for a while.
Trying to stop thoughts of men/woman takes a lot of discipline and possibly a whip and much self flagation.

Dude, where's my lube?!

Sophus · October 20, 2010, 06:13:06 AM

Exorcists, they're all probably at least this crazy....

[youtube:2f48og5s]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMUKPUjxmF4[/youtube:2f48og5s]

penfold · October 20, 2010, 02:53:37 PM

Imagine the level of self hatred involved in identifying one's own sexuality with demonic forces.

Really quite upsetting that people put themselves through this. All in the name of a God of love; so loving he leaves people this twisted up and broken inside.

[youtube:nq3dqidq]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4U0c_bW_8uI[/youtube:nq3dqidq] watch from 1:30

peace

elliebean · October 20, 2010, 07:46:49 PM

Maybe demons are really the good guys, then.

Kylyssa · October 20, 2010, 07:54:50 PM

I find this concept to be utterly sickening! Maybe this is why one in four American lgbt teens and youth can expect to get lobbed out into the street when their parents find out.

Gawen · October 21, 2010, 02:14:13 AM

Whenever I hear of shit like this I can only think of Ted Haggard

Being_Brave · October 21, 2010, 10:24:50 AM

That's so sad. :shake:

People can't help how they're born, it's not a choice, and it's not demons. One of my best friends is a gay man, and he's told me time and again that if he actually HAD a choice he would choose to be attracted to women.

Thumpalumpacus · October 21, 2010, 03:44:04 PM

Indeed, Brave. What reasonable person would choose to be part of a persecuted minority?

Asmodean · October 21, 2010, 05:30:46 PM

Quote from: "Being_Brave"One of my best friends is a gay man, and he's told me time and again that if he actually HAD a choice he would choose to be attracted to women.

...And you still have not shipped him off to some straightening school thing with questionable methods and even more questionable success rates..?

How blasphemous of you!

(Note: don't read any poison into my words as I do realize that not every believer is a fundamentalist and not even every fundie is a horror story. Just making minor mockery of them ex-gay treatment centers)

Thumpalumpacus · October 21, 2010, 08:19:28 PM

In related news, theologians have announced that schizophrenia is caused by homonculi.

Being_Brave · October 22, 2010, 10:47:45 AM

Quote from: "Asmodean"
Quote from: "Being_Brave"One of my best friends is a gay man, and he's told me time and again that if he actually HAD a choice he would choose to be attracted to women.
...And you still have not shipped him off to some straightening school thing with questionable methods and even more questionable success rates..?

How blasphemous of you! nope, it would be hopeless, he'd have the orderlies wearing rainbow scrubs in less than a week.

DropLogic · October 22, 2010, 10:10:32 PM

If stem cell research could cure gay, you know the church would throw billions at it.

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Demons are responsible for homosexuality