Tamara Roleff

Homosexuality Tamara Roleff

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 103-106) and index.; Presents articles that offer opposing views about topics relating to homosexuality, including the nature vs. nurture debate, same-sex marriage, and the U. S. military's don't ask, don't tell policy.. Table of Contents: Introduction -- 1. The Bible Says That Homosexuality Is a Sin / Mike Ratliff -- 2. Citing the Bible to Condemn Homosexuality Is Hypocritical / Jon Meacham -- 3. Homosexuals Are Not Born Gay / Peter Sprigg -- 4. Homosexuality Most Likely Results from a Combination of Genes and Environment / Barry Starr -- 5. Homosexual Attractions Can Be Changed / Jason Park -- 6. There Is No Evidence That Sexual Orientation Can Be Changed / Wayne Besen -- 7. Same-Sex Marriage Would Undermine the Institution of Marriage / Witherspoon Institute -- 8. Same-Sex Marriage Does Not Harm Heterosexual Marriage / Theodore B. Olson -- 9. Civil Unions Are a Reasonable Alternative to Same-Sex Marriage / David Blankenhorn, Jonathan Rauch -- 10. Civil Unions Make Homosexuals Second-Class Citizens / Douglas Sharp -- 11. The Repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell Will Have Little Impact on the US Military / Carter F. Ham, Jeh Charles Johnson -- 12. Don't Ask, Don't Tell Should Not Be Repealed / John McCain -- Appendix -- What You Should Know About Homosexuality -- What You Should Do About Homosexuality -- Organizations to Contact -- Bibliography -- Index -- Picture Credits. Publisher Marketing: Focusing on topics of special concern to students, this series makes complex issues less intimidating and more accessible; each book presents 10 to 14 readings from a variety of perspectives that allow readers to better understand the topic.; Explores --whether or not homosexuality should be considered a sin--the pros and cons of being raised by homosexual parents--the debate surrounding the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy--the question of whether or not sexual orientation is predetermined a; Students must often make informed decisions about serious issues that will affect the course of their lives. Focusing on topics of special concern to students, the Issues That Concern You series helps make these complex issues less intimidating and more a Review Citations: Voice of Youth Advocates 02/01/2013 (EAN 9780737759044, Library Binding) Contributor Bio:  Roleff, Tamara B01