<I>No. That's irrelevant to my argument. Since I'm no longer in the mood to repeat myself, I suggest you read my last two posts again. </I>
You were equating a behavior to an immutable characteristic, that was my only point.
<I>And let me put it this way: If homosexuality is "behavior," then I'm not gay. But I guess I'll instantaneously become gay the first time I kiss a girl... riiight. </I>
If you cease to direct sexual desire toward another of the same sex then yes, that’s a good start. Have you tried that yet?
<I>I've never seen any evidence for incest, pedophilia or bestiality being anything but paraphilias, nor do I expect to.</I>
Homosexuality is a paraphilic disorder.
<I> But even if they were, that wouldn't discredit the concept of sexual orientation -- it would simply demonstrate that people can have orientations that it would be wrong to act upon. </I>
Exactly! Now you are getting it. “Sexual Orientation” is vehicle for disordered aka “wrong” behavior.