July 20, 2013

In an essay entitled “The Arguments Against Change” Rabbi Daniel Meir Horowitz analyzed four arguments against sexual orientation change: 1. Homosexuality is genetic; 2. Sexual orientation change won’t work; 3. Sexual orientation change is discriminatory; and 4; Sexual orientation change is expensive. Following is his conclusion: “In conclusion, it appears that there is no logical reason for recrimination against those who choose to change. No peer-reviewed study (or any study, for that matter) has proven reparative therapy to be totally ineffective. So long as someone goes into it with a clear motivation, an understanding of the probable outcomes and a commitment to do what is necessary, who are we to impugn them? There are no universal truths for what works best for every person. Let us allow those who choose to be gay to live in peace, and let us allow those who choose to attempt change to live in peace as well. And most importantly, let us allow all those who are undecided to know of BOTH options, so that they can make informed choices for themselves.”