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godless wonder
Thanks for the stats. Okay so reading the articles above, one thing I read that was in common with the suicide was "lack of acceptance" whether from friends or family. Again the one common thing with ALL suicide victims is lack of hope for a good life. That could be from loss of a child to terminal illness. I will agree that gay teens do have a high suicide rate, but it's not from mental illness.Proof is for liquor and mathematics. I am a Christian, but I do, at least, put that much faith in the sciences. I will show you some evidence, and you can evaluate it for yourself.
As to gay suicide rate:
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Teen Suicide Statistics - Gay Teen Suicide Statistics
LGBT-Teen Suicide Rate Rises - DiversityInc.com
GLSEN: Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network: GLSEN: Gay,Lesbian,Straight Education Network
As to gay drug use:
Partying to Death: Drug Abuse and Gay Nightlife Culture Featured Articles | Michael's House
Homosexuality and Illegal Drug Use - Conservapedia
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Among Gay Teens - Teen Drug Abuse and Addiction - Find Help for Teen Drug Abuse
Here we go with the proof thing again. I have seen first-hand, the miracles that God can do, and the reformed lives. Do you have any evidence to show that there is a better plan that "works for homosexuals", aside from a story about your brother? And, if this story is true, aren't you concerned that your brother is going to contract HIV? Aren't your parents concerned that he will give them no grandchildren to love? Aren't you even the slightest bit worried that he is going to hell for his behaviour?
Anyone who isn't accepted and looked upon as burden to society will have feelings of hopelessness. Acceptance and support, regardless of situation, ALWAYS makes it easier for people who are in a state of hopelessness.
As for my brother I'm no more worried about him contracting HIV than I am about any of my family members. If you are educated properly, you take the steps necessary to reduce the chance of contraction. My parents have grandchildren to love, even though right now it's not from him. And no I don't worry about hell, since I don't believe in god or any religion.