Following on from a thread a few days ago highlighting a Unionist politician's desire to have creationism taught in science classes we have yet another story of backward, unenlightened thinking from a high ranking Unionist politician.
"In June, Stranford MP Iris Robinson caused a storm when she said homosexuality was an abomination and she had a psychiatrist working in her office who had "cured" gay people. Other psychiatrists distanced themselves from these views, saying homosexuality was not an illness and did not require medical treatment. Neither Dr Miller nor the DUP are commenting on reports that he has taken a career break from a north Belfast hospital and has stepped down as Mrs Robinson's adviser."
Don't get me wrong, I'm not some militant Republican who blindly hates Unionists, I'm actually a believer that we all have to get along on this island and peacefully respect each other's beliefs but this stone age thinking that many seemingly intelligent, high ranking Unionist politicians display is just mind-boggling.
Does anyone here actually think gayness can be cured? Bearing in mind that homosexuality is also seen in the animal kingdom.
"In June, Stranford MP Iris Robinson caused a storm when she said homosexuality was an abomination and she had a psychiatrist working in her office who had "cured" gay people. Other psychiatrists distanced themselves from these views, saying homosexuality was not an illness and did not require medical treatment. Neither Dr Miller nor the DUP are commenting on reports that he has taken a career break from a north Belfast hospital and has stepped down as Mrs Robinson's adviser."
Don't get me wrong, I'm not some militant Republican who blindly hates Unionists, I'm actually a believer that we all have to get along on this island and peacefully respect each other's beliefs but this stone age thinking that many seemingly intelligent, high ranking Unionist politicians display is just mind-boggling.
Does anyone here actually think gayness can be cured? Bearing in mind that homosexuality is also seen in the animal kingdom.