PART 2. How does this apply to Conversion Practices?
Topic: What do your opponents say about Conversion Practices?
Unfortunately, there are many examples that you can find in your context. Here are a few that we came across recently:
Contrary to the popular myth that homosexuality is genetic, same-sex attraction is a preventable and treatable condition
If an LGBT person is happy, then it’s all fine but some people just suffer from it, and we have a duty to help. By giving people hope to change, we prevent depression and suicide
Sexual orientation is fluid and change is possible, as LGBTQI+ activists themselves claim, so it is possible to influence someone’s sexuality. If it can go one way, it can go the other way
There are also many arguments that are not directly related to Conversion Practices but which “pave the way”. This is where narrative analysis becomes essential. In some contexts, for example, messages that “homosexual acts are intrinsically disordered” coupled with messages of compassion could create a solid foundation for the advocacy of Conversion Practices.