Big Chink in the "Born Gay" Myth

The man who led the charge in the '70s to remove homosexuality off of the APA recognized list of mental disorders will be publishing a study that shows "ex-gay" therapy works.

If taken seriously, the study's findings have a far-reaching impact, [Robert]Spitzer said.

"First, it questions the current conventional view that desire for therapy to change sexual orientation is always succumbing to societal pressure and irrational internalized homophobia," he wrote. "For some individuals, changing sexual orientation can be a rational, self-directed goal. Second, it suggests that the mental health professionals should stop moving in the direction of banning therapy that has as a goal a change in sexual orientation."