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Reflections: The acceptance of being gay 9 Articles

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    by Rebecca Rozger

    I was raised in a strong, Catholic family. Not only did we go to Church every Sunday, but my father was our twenty-four hour Sunday School teacher. My parents didn't just talk the talk. Growing up, our family's culture was...read more

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    by Bridget N. Watts

    I am gay. Three simple words that can have such an impact; on the person speaking those words, or on the family member or close friend hearing the words uttered. Declaring you are gay can even have an impact on random peop...read more

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    by Justin Bearden

    So many say that gay people want to erode the institution of the family. In the debates regarding gay equality it seems that there is no discourse but vehement ignorance of parties from each side talking at each other. T...read more

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    by Joshua Brooks

    Homosexuality is a very prominent aspect of today's society. Now more than ever we have homosexuality everywhere in all of our lives. Generally homosexuals are accepted and in most cases respected and treated as equals amo...read more

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    by Donisha Smith

    I would have to say from outside experience of seeing someone close to me live a homosexual lifestyle, it is not as bad as it is perceived. They was like the average person, except when it came to relationships they prefer...read more

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    by Nadine marie

    the acceptance of being gay is a worldwide issue. when acceptance is only the respect of a persons right to be with and love whom they choose. there are many views on homosexuality. when in fact most if not all of these vi...read more

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    by Eddie Friest

    Hello, my Name is Eddie. I was brought up in the Children's Aid Society. I was brought up in a Christian foster house, where the father was a minister. I was put into this home at the age of 2, so i grew up believing them ...read more

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    by Mel Miller

    THE ACCEPTANCE OF BEING GAY STARTED A LONG AND TUMULTUOUS BATTLE IN MY LIFE,WITH MYSELF.I COULD NOT ACCEPT THIS FOR MY LIFE.(AND I ALSO KNEW AMERICA SHARED THIS VIEWPOINT AS WELL.)WHAT WAS I TO DO,FOR MANY YEARS I DID NOT ...read more

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    by ojkinjnj

    Are you someone who is suffering about being this way? Are you a person who is being called gay or being called a lesbian?Are you happy about it or really upset about it?Are you one of those things but you don't want anyon...read more

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