Archive for June 2008
Study examines brain differences related to sexual orientation
This post summarizes a new study by Ivanka Savic and Per Lindstrom, titled “PET and MRI show differences in cerebral asymmetry and functional connectivity between homo- and heterosexual subjects” and published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science. This is being reported widely in the press. The abstract reads Cerebral responses to putative…
Read MoreMultiple factors involved in sexual orientation: New study
A new study released online with Archives of Sexual Behavior and via press release today propose a relatively small role for family attitudes in the direction of sexual attraction, with more of the explanation being factors not shared by siblings. Society’s attitudes have little impact on choice of sexual partner [PRESS RELEASE 16 June 2008]…
Read MoreAbeo: Ex-gay in the UK?
The Irish Iris Robinson controversy appears to have quieted down somewhat. I noted last week that Northern Ireland’s “first lady” entered controversial waters by declaring homosexuality an abomination, with subsequent embellishments. Mrs. Robinson further recommended therapy for gays to change via a psychiatrist, Paul Miller, who advises Mrs. Robinson on health matters. As noted in…
Read MoreCounsellorlicense.com – Just add another letter "l"
I noted recently that the counselorlicense.com site removed the links to get a pastoral counseling certificate. However, now I see that the folks from Phoenix State University have gone British and added an “l” to the old URL yielding counsellorlicense.com. Same testimonials, same spare bedroom…
Read MoreA new blog for New Directions
Wendy Gritter’s New Direction ministry has started a blog called, Bridging the Gap. The blog may have the sound of a Bridges Across the Divide but aims for a more relational tone. Go by and give Wendy a shout, eh?
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