Wow, "circumstances drove them that way"? That theory was discarded by the medical and psychiatric/psychological professionals decades ago. Sexual orientation is an in-born characteristic, independent of a person's religion, race, social status, or how they were raised. LGBT youth growing up in an anti-gay culture or family environment will experience internalized homophobia. When that homophobia is based on fundamentalist religious reliefs it is especially damaging to their self-worth and mental health. It is well known that some of the worst gay bashing youth are fighting against their own homosexual feelings. But, this is the exception, not the rule. The most common violent act by individuals experiencing deep internalized homophobia is suicide.
Wow, "circumstances drove them that way"? That theory was discarded by the medical and psychiatric/psychological professionals decades ago. Sexual orientation is an in-born characteristic, independent of a person's religion, race, social status, or how they were raised. LGBT youth growing up in an anti-gay culture or family environment will experience internalized homophobia. When that homophobia is based on fundamentalist religious reliefs it is especially damaging to their self-worth and mental health. It is well known that some of the worst gay bashing youth are fighting against their own homosexual feelings. But, this is the exception, not the rule. The most common violent act by individuals experiencing deep internalized homophobia is suicide.