Sexuality is a choice

The first story shared by my opponent was actually a personal story so I do apologize for calling him out for not providing a source. However, one's personal experiences does not prove anything as a whole. As a young child I had my own bad personal experiences with dogs. Does it mean all dogs are out to chew your face off? Of course not, just like how mot every gay person can suddenly change their orientation. I also earlier brought up the point that people who are able to do so may have not been fully gay in the first place. In my opponent's second point he brings up a study conducted by a Christian group. He does point out hat the scientists involved are not Christian. However, isn't it possible that Christians would only publish data that supports their own preconceived viewpoints? You wouldn't see a YEC group publishing findings by an evolutionary biologist now would you? Opinions even within the scientific community are so varied so any group could find almost anything to support their own agenda. My opponent also mentions Sigmund Freud and Richard Isay and claims the former overcame homosexuality. I do not know much about Sigmund Freud's personal life nor his research but it's also possible he wasn't fully homosexual or he changed due to social pressure(he obviously lived in a time when homosexuality was still very demonized). As for the German boy my opponent brings up a good point that he may be suffering from gender identity disorder. Unfortunately from the one article it is impossible to determine whether he is experiencing attraction to other boys or not. Many children do begin experiencing these things at young ages. According to the following article a 11 year old boy committed suicide due to being bullied for homosexuality. http://www.parenting.com... Sure it's not the same age range but surely any child could have similar attractions? Also, if homosexuality was indeed made as a test from God that wouldn't necessarily mean it's a mental disorder as my opponent suggests. It could be a natural thing as God also expects straight people to control their urges. However, even if it was proven to be a mental disorder who is to force them to seek treatment and change? If they're happy being in same sex relationships then it's a harmless disorder unlike something like pedophilia. While there are societal and environmental factors that encourage "coming out" that still proves nothing about whether homosexuality is natural or not. It is true that Lady Gaga caters largely to a LGBT audience while delivering her "Born This Way" messages. However, if you listen to her song entitled "Born This Way" she also mentions that people should be proud of their race and ethnicity as well. http://www.metrolyrics.com... Her main activism is with LGBT groups but isn't it true they're currently fighting for rights and recognition just like African-Americans once did? Lastly, my opponent mentions that people get bullied for lifestyle choices which just concedes my original point. Lifestyles can often be easily changed while physical defects often cannot be. If being homosexual truly was just a lifestyle choice wouldn't it be easier to change? Good luck in the next round!