Same Sex Attraction

Los trabajos que componen el presente libro son el resultado de más de un año de estudio y reflexión realizado por diversas iglesias de la Iglesia Evangélica Española (en adelante IEE), pertenecientes a los presbiterios de Cataluña, Madrid, Levante y Andalucía; así como de la reunión anual de los pastores de la IEE (en adelante Pastoral) celebrada en la casa Mamré de Jaca (Huesca) en mayo de 2015. Estos estudios han sido expuestos, tanto en las iglesias como en la Pastoral, por Juan Sánchez Núñez, profesor de Ética teológica en la Facultad SEUT; y como responsable final de los mismos creo que debo manifestar que recogen las aporta-ciones y sugerencias que en los diálogos posteriores a su exposición se llevaban a cabo.
Este trabajo, que con tanto gusto he realizado, tiene su origen en un encargo que recibí de la Comisión Permanente de la IEE, que poco después del Sínodo de 2013 de la IEE me invitó a profundizar en el conocimiento de las bases teológicas, bíblicas y éticas sobre las que poder llegar a establecer una posición eclesial y pastoral respecto a las personas homo-sexuales. Esta posición se encuentra en el primer documento que encontrarás en este libro; es la Declaración de Mamré, y debe su nombre al lugar en el que fue elaborada, la Casa Mamré de Jaca (Huesca). Fue, precisamente, en la correspondiente a mayo de 2015, donde los pastores y pastoras allí presentes, después de dos días de intenso trabajo de estudio y discernimiento espiritual, procedieron a su redacción; siendo presentada a su aproba-ción eclesial en el siguiente Sínodo de la IEE que se celebró en octubre de 2015 en Madrid.

Al sancionar la conducta homosexual, algunos cristianos muestran desprecio y/o miedo hacia personas con inclinaciones homosexuales. A través de una investigación bibliográfica, el presente trabajo proyecta una visión de la iglesia que responde a la experiencia de varones cristianos que experimentan la atracción hacia el mismo sexo. Como consecuencia de la caída, la atracción al mismo sexo origina fragmentación en la vida del varón. La ética cristiana guía al varón a desidentificarse de los deseos desordenados y centrar su identidad en Cristo. Por ser la comunidad cristocéntrica sitio de amor, dignidad, y fuerza contracultural, la iglesia constituye un ámbito propicio para orientar al varón hacia la reconciliación integral.

This review of literature on the topic of change allowing therapies for individuals with unwanted same-sex attraction as well as those struggling with Gender Dysphoria and/or transgender experiences show that there is indeed supporting research for such therapeutic practice

This study unraveled the degree of eroticism and queer attraction in 41 selected Bicol Lyric Poetry. The researchers used the Grounded Theory Method (GTM) and integrated the Queer Theory and Psychoanalytic approach in the textual analysis of selected Bicol lyric poetry in an attempt to explain the degree of eroticism and queer attraction of Bicolanos. The Analyses of the researchers were validated through the participants of the study which included 10 binary genders, 10 male homosexuals, 10 lesbians and 10 experts in the field of Bicol literature. The researchers identified four degrees of eroticism and named it: Tikwil, Girok, Kagat and Siram (Bicol terms which mean poke, tickle, bite, and euphoria). Significant findings of the study revealed that homosexuals, bisexuals and lesbians exist in Bicol lyric poetry, and Bicolanos, as seen on their lyric poetry, fell under the degree of Kagat, where people engage into sexual activities for physical gratification. In addition, queer Bicolanos, as seen on their lyric poetry, driven by strong physical attraction, give in into sexual encounters even with different sexual partners. This study recommended that future studies should explore a wider range of Bicol literature other than lyric poetry and investigate on the presence of queer characters, the roles they project, and dig deeper on the acceptance or condemnation of these queer identities in the society as a whole.

Le sexe est chose mentale. Il colore notre vision du monde, il transforme la connaissance que nous en avons, et en partie même il la fonde. La sexualité implique un rapport spécifique au vrai, au beau, au bien, autrement dit, un savoir, une esthétique, une éthique, une politique.
Or, quand le désir change, la vision du monde en est changée. Que sait un gai sur le monde ? Quelle expérience en a-t-il ? Qu’en ignore-t-il ? Trois mille ans de littérature occidentale ont exploré l’intellect hétérosexuel et la vision du monde qui l’accompagne. Il est temps d’explorer une autre face, celle du savoir gai, celle de l’étrangement.
Il ne sera pas seulement question d’amour, de drague, de fantasmes, de pornographie et de taille du pénis, mais aussi de Platon, Vélasquez, Proust, Oshima et Cat Stevens, des chauffeurs de taxi, des colonies de vacances, du mariage pour tous, de la longévité des chats et des baleines bleues. De la vie érotique de l’auteur, et de celle de Jésus également. Bref, de la vie tout court.
Lecteur, tu en apprendras ici beaucoup sur l’homosexualité, sur l’hétérosexualité, mais d’abord et surtout sur toi-même. Tu es le sujet de ce livre, toi et ton désir.

As a result of the Cartesian dichotomy of external reality and the inner mind, the physical body has no end purpose, or telos, within the modern West. Postmodern philosophy sees the body as irrelevant when one’s identity is grounded in how one feels in their mind. Such beliefs have led to the surge of homosexual tendencies within modern culture. While the modern understanding of sexuality is complicated, the West must begin to adhere to the “psycho-physical unity” of mind and body that the Christian worldview promotes for total human flourishing.

In this exploratory study, I investigated lived experiences of unrequited love among young Filipino gay men in order to explore unrequited love beyond its heteronormative forms. Analysis of qualitative accounts from 11 out gay men who participated in focus groups indicated that unrequited love
was a highly meaningful subjective experience involving a spectrum of negative affect, uncertainty, and self-esteem lowering. Non-reciprocity was often attributed to a lack of matching on dimensions like availability, sexual orientation, relationship goals, and personality. Non-homophobic social support was important in the reduction of uncertainty and management of distress, in addition to other strategies for coping with rejection and non-formation of the desired love relationship.

In my thesis I research about the construction of homosexuality in three cultural works from 2008 to 2011. The research centres around the difference between same sex desire in practice and homosexuality as an identity. The research takes a queer theory take-off with a view from Judith Butler’s theories, but cross paths the masculinity research and Jasbir K. Puar’s theories about homonationalism. The central theory in the study is based on Lisa Duggan's concept about the new homonormative, which is re-contexturalized to fit the Swedish perspective. The essay concludes that homonormative and homonationalism are fundamental parts in the construction of homosexuality as an identity. In this essay I introduce the concept of The Homosexual to show how the homosexual subject is alienated in relation to the heterosexual environment.

This study unraveled the degree of eroticism and queer attraction in 41 selected Bicol Lyric Poetry. The researchers used the Grounded Theory Method (GTM) and integrated the Queer Theory and Psychoanalytic approach in the textual analysis of selected Bicol lyric poetry in an attempt to explain the degree of eroticism and queer attraction of Bicolanos. The Analyses of the researchers were validated through the participants of the study which included 10 binary genders, 10 male homosexuals, 10 lesbians and 10 experts in the field of Bicol literature. The researchers identified four degrees of eroticism and named it: Tikwil, Girok, Kagat and Siram (Bicol terms which mean poke, tickle, bite, and euphoria). Significant findings of the study revealed that homosexuals, bisexuals and lesbians exist in Bicol lyric poetry, and Bicolanos, as seen on their lyric poetry, fell under the degree of Kagat, where people engage into sexual activities for physical gratification. In addition, queer Bico...

Focuses on the results of interviews conducted with Youth Ministers about their methodologies in the approach to LGBT issues among teenage students. Areas assessed include broad strategy, teaching, cultural engagement, and ministry environment.