The American Psychological Association, the American Psychiatric Association, and the National Association of Social Workers state: “In 1952, when the American Psychiatric Association published its first Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, homosexuality was included as a disorder. Almost immediately, however, that classification began to be subjected to critical scrutiny in research funded by the National Institute of Mental Health. That study and subsequent research consistently failed to produce any empirical or scientific basis for regarding homosexuality as a disorder or abnormality, rather than a normal and healthy sexual orientation. As results from such research accumulated, professionals in medicine, mental health, and the behavioral and social sciences reached the conclusion that it was inaccurate to classify homosexuality as a mental disorder and that the DSM classification reflected untested assumptions based on once-prevalent social norms and clinical impressions from unrepresentative samples comprising patients seeking therapy and individuals whose conduct brought them into the criminal justice system.

In recognition of the scientific evidence[72], the American Psychiatric Association removed homosexuality from the DSM in 1973, stating that “homosexuality per se implies no impairment in judgment, stability, reliability, or general social or vocational capabilities.” After thoroughly reviewing the scientific data, the American Psychological Association adopted the same position in 1975, and urged all mental health professionals “to take the lead in removing the stigma of mental illness that has long been associated with homosexual orientations.” The National Association of Social Workers has adopted a similar policy.

Thus, mental health professionals and researchers have long recognized that being homosexual poses no inherent obstacle to leading a happy, healthy, and productive life, and that the vast majority of gay and lesbian people function well in the full array of social institutions and interpersonal relationships.”

From May 2008 California Supreme Court Marriage Case brief (Page 8) submitted by the above mentioned professional organizations. You may download it here.

http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/courts/supreme/high…

Also, a good source is Wikepedia under “Homosexuality”. It provides links to strong support for its positions such as the Supreme Court brief. Another excellent source is the American Psychological Association site:

http://www.apa.org/topics/sorientation.html

The American Psychological Association, the American Psychiatric Association, and the National Association of Social Workers state: “In 1952, when the American Psychiatric Association published its first Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, homosexuality was included as a disorder. Almost immediately, however, that classification began to be subjected to critical scrutiny in research funded by the National Institute of Mental Health. That study and subsequent research consistently failed to produce any empirical or scientific basis for regarding homosexuality as a disorder or abnormality, rather than a normal and healthy sexual orientation. As results from such research accumulated, professionals in medicine, mental health, and the behavioral and social sciences reached the conclusion that it was inaccurate to classify homosexuality as a mental disorder and that the DSM classification reflected untested assumptions based on once-prevalent social norms and clinical impressions from unrepresentative samples comprising patients seeking therapy and individuals whose conduct brought them into the criminal justice system.

In recognition of the scientific evidence[72], the American Psychiatric Association removed homosexuality from the DSM in 1973, stating that “homosexuality per se implies no impairment in judgment, stability, reliability, or general social or vocational capabilities.” After thoroughly reviewing the scientific data, the American Psychological Association adopted the same position in 1975, and urged all mental health professionals “to take the lead in removing the stigma of mental illness that has long been associated with homosexual orientations.” The National Association of Social Workers has adopted a similar policy.

Thus, mental health professionals and researchers have long recognized that being homosexual poses no inherent obstacle to leading a happy, healthy, and productive life, and that the vast majority of gay and lesbian people function well in the full array of social institutions and interpersonal relationships.”

From May 2008 California Supreme Court Marriage Case brief (Page 8) submitted by the above mentioned professional organizations. You may download it here.

http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/courts/supreme/high…

Also, a good source is Wikepedia under “Homosexuality”. It provides links to strong support for its positions such as the Supreme Court brief. Another excellent source is the American Psychological Association site:

http://www.apa.org/topics/sorientation.html

The American Psychological Association, the American Psychiatric Association, and the National Association of Social Workers state: “In 1952, when the American Psychiatric Association published its first Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, homosexuality was included as a disorder. Almost immediately, however, that classification began to be subjected to critical scrutiny in research funded by the National Institute of Mental Health. That study and subsequent research consistently failed to produce any empirical or scientific basis for regarding homosexuality as a disorder or abnormality, rather than a normal and healthy sexual orientation. As results from such research accumulated, professionals in medicine, mental health, and the behavioral and social sciences reached the conclusion that it was inaccurate to classify homosexuality as a mental disorder and that the DSM classification reflected untested assumptions based on once-prevalent social norms and clinical impressions from unrepresentative samples comprising patients seeking therapy and individuals whose conduct brought them into the criminal justice system.

In recognition of the scientific evidence[72], the American Psychiatric Association removed homosexuality from the DSM in 1973, stating that “homosexuality per se implies no impairment in judgment, stability, reliability, or general social or vocational capabilities.” After thoroughly reviewing the scientific data, the American Psychological Association adopted the same position in 1975, and urged all mental health professionals “to take the lead in removing the stigma of mental illness that has long been associated with homosexual orientations.” The National Association of Social Workers has adopted a similar policy.

Thus, mental health professionals and researchers have long recognized that being homosexual poses no inherent obstacle to leading a happy, healthy, and productive life, and that the vast majority of gay and lesbian people function well in the full array of social institutions and interpersonal relationships.”

From May 2008 California Supreme Court Marriage Case brief (Page 8) submitted by the above mentioned professional organizations. You may download it here.

http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/courts/supreme/high…

Also, a good source is Wikepedia under “Homosexuality”. It provides links to strong support for its positions such as the Supreme Court brief. Another excellent source is the American Psychological Association site:

http://www.apa.org/topics/sorientation.html

In fact, word has come of a *heterosexual male*, a major backer of an anti-TLBG issue in Gainsville, FL who is a manager of a CVS pharmacy who was just caught putting a camera in the women's toilet to tape them using the facilities!

And just who's the *real* “pervert”, Pastor?

I and hundreds of thousands of transsexuals use public toilets every day, and guess what? We go in, find an open stall, *CLOSE AND LOCK THE DOOR*, do our business, open the door, wash and dry our hands, check our hair and makeup and leave!

If you want to go on scapegoating the trans community Pastor, maybe you should go back in the archives and see the reasons the bigots gave for fighting against the end of segregated toilets in the south — maybe you'll see your own words there, sir!