Comments on: US science professor ‘told students homosexuality is a mental illness’ http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2010/02/10/us-science-professor-told-students-homosexuality-is-a-mental-illness/ News, reviews and comment from Europe's largest gay news service Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:24:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: xrk9854 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2010/02/10/us-science-professor-told-students-homosexuality-is-a-mental-illness/#comment-96105 xrk9854 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 07:21:27 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2010/02/10/us-science-professor-told-students-homosexuality-is-a-mental-illness/#comment-96105 A state school that uses state money is subject to state laws regarding discrimination. This jerk should either publicly apologize or be FIRED. A state school that uses state money is subject to state laws regarding discrimination. This jerk should either publicly apologize or be FIRED.

]]> By: Sean http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2010/02/10/us-science-professor-told-students-homosexuality-is-a-mental-illness/#comment-96079 Sean Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:21:48 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2010/02/10/us-science-professor-told-students-homosexuality-is-a-mental-illness/#comment-96079 Why should anyone worry? Kids form their prejudices by the time they get to college. Why should anyone worry? Kids form their prejudices by the time they get to college.

]]> By: Ray http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2010/02/10/us-science-professor-told-students-homosexuality-is-a-mental-illness/#comment-96065 Ray Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:07:08 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2010/02/10/us-science-professor-told-students-homosexuality-is-a-mental-illness/#comment-96065 No doubt he is also teaching his students about the origins of the universe from Genesis. No doubt he is also teaching his students about the origins of the universe from Genesis.

]]> By: JohnK http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2010/02/10/us-science-professor-told-students-homosexuality-is-a-mental-illness/#comment-95984 JohnK Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:15:37 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2010/02/10/us-science-professor-told-students-homosexuality-is-a-mental-illness/#comment-95984 Again . . . Yes thanks to Simon for the e-mail addresses, lets get mailing that "Nutty Professor" and associates and cause a stir. They only say these things because they think they get away with it. Lets bring the Nutty Professors "Ivory tower" crashing down. Again . . . Yes thanks to Simon for the e-mail addresses, lets get mailing that “Nutty Professor” and associates and cause a stir. They only say these things because they think they get away with it.

Lets bring the Nutty Professors “Ivory tower” crashing down.

]]> By: Rich http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2010/02/10/us-science-professor-told-students-homosexuality-is-a-mental-illness/#comment-95974 Rich Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:58:46 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2010/02/10/us-science-professor-told-students-homosexuality-is-a-mental-illness/#comment-95974 @simon Murphy thank you once again for your quick response with emails and addresses, you are a honey. @simon Murphy thank you once again for your quick response with emails and addresses, you are a honey.

]]> By: Lucius http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2010/02/10/us-science-professor-told-students-homosexuality-is-a-mental-illness/#comment-95937 Lucius Thu, 11 Feb 2010 09:56:39 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2010/02/10/us-science-professor-told-students-homosexuality-is-a-mental-illness/#comment-95937 Perhaps he belongs to that Rapture cult, seeing how he talks about an apocalypse. That really wouldn't surprise me, as they are the most zealous in converting other people. Even the classrooms aren't sacred for them. Perhaps he belongs to that Rapture cult, seeing how he talks about an apocalypse. That really wouldn’t surprise me, as they are the most zealous in converting other people. Even the classrooms aren’t sacred for them.

]]> By: Mike http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2010/02/10/us-science-professor-told-students-homosexuality-is-a-mental-illness/#comment-95920 Mike Thu, 11 Feb 2010 07:56:03 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2010/02/10/us-science-professor-told-students-homosexuality-is-a-mental-illness/#comment-95920 When the bible was written, did they know about how conception happened in the first place? After all, Adam was made out of dust and Eve was made out of his spare rib. Then there was that incident with the talking snake and that flippin forbidden fruit and now look at the mess we are in!!!! Snakes and apples are the real problem not gay people ;-) When the bible was written, did they know about how conception happened in the first place? After all, Adam was made out of dust and Eve was made out of his spare rib. Then there was that incident with the talking snake and that flippin forbidden fruit and now look at the mess we are in!!!! Snakes and apples are the real problem not gay people ;-)

]]> By: Abi1975 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2010/02/10/us-science-professor-told-students-homosexuality-is-a-mental-illness/#comment-95910 Abi1975 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 04:29:51 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2010/02/10/us-science-professor-told-students-homosexuality-is-a-mental-illness/#comment-95910 Forget the homophobic part its just bad science to use uncorroborated text as scientific evidence. Professor Lopez might as well of taught students that the world is flat and the universe revolves around the earth as they are equally delusional unsupported claims from the past. Fresno City College need to get rid of this liability of a 'science' professor fast. Forget the homophobic part its just bad science to use uncorroborated text as scientific evidence. Professor Lopez might as well of taught students that the world is flat and the universe revolves around the earth as they are equally delusional unsupported claims from the past.

Fresno City College need to get rid of this liability of a ‘science’ professor fast.

]]> By: An Cat Dubh http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2010/02/10/us-science-professor-told-students-homosexuality-is-a-mental-illness/#comment-95900 An Cat Dubh Wed, 10 Feb 2010 23:53:02 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2010/02/10/us-science-professor-told-students-homosexuality-is-a-mental-illness/#comment-95900 It’s really idiotic. He probably never read the Bible, otherwise he would’ve known that mental illnesses were believed to originate from demonic possessions, while gayness is a result of lack of sufficient belief in God. On the other hand, if he didn’t read the Bible, it can explain why he’s Christian... It’s really idiotic. He probably never read the Bible, otherwise he would’ve known that mental illnesses were believed to originate from demonic possessions, while gayness is a result of lack of sufficient belief in God.
On the other hand, if he didn’t read the Bible, it can explain why he’s Christian…

]]> By: Neo http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2010/02/10/us-science-professor-told-students-homosexuality-is-a-mental-illness/#comment-95892 Neo Wed, 10 Feb 2010 23:14:59 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2010/02/10/us-science-professor-told-students-homosexuality-is-a-mental-illness/#comment-95892 No, he shouldn't be saying these things in a Health class. Right views; wrong place. No, he shouldn’t be saying these things in a Health class. Right views; wrong place.

]]> By: Riondo http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2010/02/10/us-science-professor-told-students-homosexuality-is-a-mental-illness/#comment-95864 Riondo Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:01:16 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2010/02/10/us-science-professor-told-students-homosexuality-is-a-mental-illness/#comment-95864 RobN - Of course. They are nut-jobs. RobN – Of course. They are nut-jobs.

]]> By: RobN http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2010/02/10/us-science-professor-told-students-homosexuality-is-a-mental-illness/#comment-95859 RobN Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:17:55 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2010/02/10/us-science-professor-told-students-homosexuality-is-a-mental-illness/#comment-95859 Has nobody heard of "Christian Scientists" on here? ;) Has nobody heard of “Christian Scientists” on here? ;)

]]> By: Mumbo Jumbo http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2010/02/10/us-science-professor-told-students-homosexuality-is-a-mental-illness/#comment-95858 Mumbo Jumbo Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:09:34 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2010/02/10/us-science-professor-told-students-homosexuality-is-a-mental-illness/#comment-95858 It is astonishing that anyone who considers the bible to be "empirical" evidence for anything could get a GCSE in science, never mind a professorship. It is astonishing that anyone who considers the bible to be “empirical” evidence for anything could get a GCSE in science, never mind a professorship.

]]> By: Riondo http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2010/02/10/us-science-professor-told-students-homosexuality-is-a-mental-illness/#comment-95856 Riondo Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:57:59 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2010/02/10/us-science-professor-told-students-homosexuality-is-a-mental-illness/#comment-95856 Er...How did he actually get to teach SCIENCE? Unless the term in this context is as fluffy and light as the old 'domestic science'. These types don't usually keep what they believe close to their chests. Er…How did he actually get to teach SCIENCE? Unless the term in this context is as fluffy and light as the old ‘domestic science’. These types don’t usually keep what they believe close to their chests.

]]> By: Will http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2010/02/10/us-science-professor-told-students-homosexuality-is-a-mental-illness/#comment-95848 Will Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:09:24 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2010/02/10/us-science-professor-told-students-homosexuality-is-a-mental-illness/#comment-95848 A health science professor using the Bible to teach his students 'facts' about homosexuality.... is a contradiction in terms, this cretin is not a scientist. If he was, he's know that using the bible as proof of anything breaches the very basics tenants of scientific methods, which consists of the collection of data through observation and experimentation, and the formulation and testing of hypotheses. The bible fails all of these. He must have gained his "professorship" on the internet for $4.99. A health science professor using the Bible to teach his students ‘facts’ about homosexuality…. is a contradiction in terms, this cretin is not a scientist. If he was, he’s know that using the bible as proof of anything breaches the very basics tenants of scientific methods, which consists of the collection of data through observation and experimentation, and the formulation and testing of hypotheses. The bible fails all of these.

He must have gained his “professorship” on the internet for $4.99.

]]> By: Paul http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2010/02/10/us-science-professor-told-students-homosexuality-is-a-mental-illness/#comment-95846 Paul Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:07:49 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2010/02/10/us-science-professor-told-students-homosexuality-is-a-mental-illness/#comment-95846 Fresno isn't exactly the place you'd normally associate with well-traveled Californian intelligent thinking. The vast majority of these gullible 'Valley People' are good Catholics and continue to dumbly 'go forth & multiply'. Though it's heartening to see they are now being challenged for their ignorance, it's not surprising religiious right wing bigots continue to thrive here. Fresno isn’t exactly the place you’d normally associate with well-traveled Californian intelligent thinking. The vast majority of these gullible ‘Valley People’ are good Catholics and continue to dumbly ‘go forth & multiply’. Though it’s heartening to see they are now being challenged for their ignorance, it’s not surprising religiious right wing bigots continue to thrive here.

]]> By: Lizzie http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2010/02/10/us-science-professor-told-students-homosexuality-is-a-mental-illness/#comment-95845 Lizzie Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:06:09 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2010/02/10/us-science-professor-told-students-homosexuality-is-a-mental-illness/#comment-95845 Unfortunately still quite a common belief. Those who believe that are the ones with the mental problem!!! A "frend" of mine recently told me exactly the same thing when i was telling her that my son is gay and struggling with a drink problem. She's also a GP... oh... and.... wait for it.... an evangelical christian. Whats the matter with them? they are so outspoken and so WRONG. Unfortunately still quite a common belief. Those who believe that are the ones with the mental problem!!!

A “frend” of mine recently told me exactly the same thing when i was telling her that my son is gay and struggling with a drink problem. She’s also a GP… oh… and…. wait for it…. an evangelical christian. Whats the matter with them? they are so outspoken and so WRONG.

]]> By: George http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2010/02/10/us-science-professor-told-students-homosexuality-is-a-mental-illness/#comment-95839 George Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:58:49 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2010/02/10/us-science-professor-told-students-homosexuality-is-a-mental-illness/#comment-95839 Did he really think he could get away with this? He was speaking to classes of young adults who are more than capable of thinking for themselves. He was naive in the extreme to think they would lap up his hate speeches and even more so to think they wouldn't report him for it. Still, at least I get the impression he'll be duly sacked. Some schools in the US bible-belt actually support teachers telling students things such as "creationism is an equally valid theory to evolution" (umm, except that evolution is based on hard evidence & proof, creationism is not). Did he really think he could get away with this? He was speaking to classes of young adults who are more than capable of thinking for themselves. He was naive in the extreme to think they would lap up his hate speeches and even more so to think they wouldn’t report him for it. Still, at least I get the impression he’ll be duly sacked. Some schools in the US bible-belt actually support teachers telling students things such as “creationism is an equally valid theory to evolution” (umm, except that evolution is based on hard evidence & proof, creationism is not).

]]> By: the.kitty.channel http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2010/02/10/us-science-professor-told-students-homosexuality-is-a-mental-illness/#comment-95831 the.kitty.channel Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:46:20 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2010/02/10/us-science-professor-told-students-homosexuality-is-a-mental-illness/#comment-95831 Did you all post those email addresses because you noticed that the Prof's had been deleted from my original posting timed 15.54? I'm well chuffed! Did you all post those email addresses because you noticed that the Prof’s had been deleted from my original posting timed 15.54? I’m well chuffed!

]]> By: Robert http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2010/02/10/us-science-professor-told-students-homosexuality-is-a-mental-illness/#comment-95830 Robert Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:44:20 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2010/02/10/us-science-professor-told-students-homosexuality-is-a-mental-illness/#comment-95830 According to the American Psychiatric Association, homosexuality was struck down as a mental disorder as far back as 1973. So, if Bradley has overhwelming evidence to counter the APA's, then lets see it. The bible also allows killing one's wife for adultery or one's children for insubordination. Obviously he'd agree with that if he's using the bible to justify homophobia and discrimination. According to the American Psychiatric Association, homosexuality was struck down as a mental disorder as far back as 1973. So, if Bradley has overhwelming evidence to counter the APA’s, then lets see it. The bible also allows killing one’s wife for adultery or one’s children for insubordination. Obviously he’d agree with that if he’s using the bible to justify homophobia and discrimination.

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