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Jeremiah 32:23
but they obeyed not thy voice, neither
walked in thy law; they have done
nothing of all that thou commandedst
them to do: therefore thou hast caused
all this evil to come upon them:
WHAT ARE
THE CURSES?
“The LORD shall smite
thee with madness,
and blindness, and
astonishment of heart
… and no man shall
save thee.”
Deut 28:28
Madness = mental illness
i so r der Bulimia
Bi po l ar d
Paranoia
Addiction ren i a
i z o ph et y
S ch x i
A n
Depr ess i on
i a Panic attacks
A n o r ex
Another study published simultaneously in Archives
of General Psychiatry followed 1,007 individuals
from birth. Those classified as
“gay, lesbian, or bisexual young people were at
increased risks of major depression..., generalized
anxiety disorder..., conduct disorder..., nicotine
dependence..., other substance abuse and/or
dependence..., multiple disorders..., suicidal
ideation..., and suicide attempts.”
D. Fergusson, et al., “Is Sexual Orientation Related to Mental
Health Problems and Suicidality in Young People?” Archives of
General Psychiatry 56 (October 1999), 876.
Significantly, in his comments on the studies in the same issue of the journal, J.
Michael Bailey cautioned against various speculative explanations of the results,
such as the view that “widespread prejudice against homosexual people causes them
to be unhappy or worse, mentally ill.” According to Bailey, the question of whether
“anti-homosexual attitudes” were part of the explanation of suicidality among
homosexual people “remains to be demonstrated.”
J. Michael Bailey, “Homosexuality and Mental Illness,” Archives of General
Psychiatry 56 (October 1999), 883.
The Journal of Consulting and
Clinical Psychologists
-Antonio Bernard
CH 324.2
DISEASE OF THE MIND
“Remorse for sin sometimes
undermines the constitution and
unbalances the mind. There are
erroneous doctrines also, as that
of an eternally burning hell and the
endless torment of the wicked, that,
by giving exaggerated and distorted
views of the character of God, have
produced the same result upon
sensitive minds.”
CH 324.2
DISEASE OF THE MIND
“Infidels have made the most of
these unfortunate cases, attributing
insanity to religion, but this is a
gross libel, and one which they will
not be pleased to meet by and by.
The religion of Christ, so far from
being the cause of insanity, is one of
its most effectual remedies; for it is a
potent soother of the nerves.”
CH 324.2
Importance of Psychosomatic Medicine.
— “In order to reach this class of
patients, the physician must have
discernment, patience, kindness, and
love, A sore, sick heart, a discouraged
mind, needs mild treatment, and it is
through tender sympathy that this class
of minds can be healed.”—Testimonies
for the Church 3:184.
Importance of Psychosomatic Medicine.
— “ The physicians should first gain their
confidence, and then point them to the
all-healing Physician. If their minds can
be directed to the Burden Bearer, and
they can have faith that He will have an
interest in them, the cure of their
diseased bodies and minds will be
sure.”—Testimonies for the Church 3:184.
“The work of the Christian
physician does not end with
healing the maladies of the
body; his efforts should extend
to the diseases of the mind, to
the saving of the soul.”
- Counsels on Health ,page 323.3
“It may not be his duty, unless
asked, to present any theoretical
points of truth; but he may
point his patients to Christ.The
lessons of the divine Teacher
are ever appropriate.”
- Counsels on Health ,page 323.3
“He should call the attention
of the repining to the ever-
fresh tokens of the love and
care of God, to His wisdom
and goodness as manifested
in His created works.”
- Counsels on Health ,page 323.3
“The mind can then be led
through nature up to nature's
God, and centered on the
heaven which He has
prepared for those
that love Him.”
- Counsels on Health ,page 323.3
PRAYER & Healing
"The physician should know how to
pray. In many cases he must increase
suffering in order to save life; and
whether the patient is a Christian or
not, he feels greater security if he
knows that his physician fears God.
Prayer will give the sick an abiding
confidence; and many times if their
cases are borne to the Great Physician
in humble trust, it will do more for them
than all the drugs that can be
administered.”
-Counsels On Health, page 324.1
DIVINE WISDOM NEEDED
"The physician needs more than
human wisdom and power that he
may know how to minister to the many
perplexing cases of disease of the
mind and heart with which he is called
to deal. If he is ignorant of the power
of divine grace, he cannot help the
afflicted one, but will aggravate the
difficulty; but if he has a firm hold
upon God, he will be able to help
the diseased, distracted mind.”
-Counsels On Health, page 325.1
DIVINE WISDOM NEEDED
"He will be able to
point his patients to
Christ and teach them
to carry all their cares
and perplexities to the
great Burden Bearer.”
{MH 51.1
“..His depression and
discouragement left Him.
…A heavenly peace rested
upon His bloodstained face._
He had borne that which no
human being could ever bear;
for He had tasted the sufferings
of death for every man.”
DA 694.1
TEMPTED AS WE ARE!
The Saviour came to our world to bring to every tried, tempted soul strength to
overcome even as He overcame. I know the power of temptation; I know the
dangers that are in the way; but I know, too, that strength sufficient for every
time of need is provided for those who are struggling against temptation.
{Messages to Young People 81.1}
“Jesus was sinless and
had no dread of the
consequences of sin.
With this exception His
condition was as yours.
You have not a difficulty that
did not press with equal
weight upon Him, not a
sorrow that His heart has
not experienced.”
{20MR 72.2}
“Jesus once stood in age
just where you now stand.
Your circumstances, your
cogitations at this period of
your life, Jesus has had. He
cannot overlook you at this
critical period. He sees your
dangers. He is acquainted
with your temptations.He
invites you to follow His
example.” 20MR 72.3
“The study, published in the online journal LGBT Health, looked at the severity of
alcohol, tobacco and drug abuse as reported by members of the LGBT community and
those who were unsure of how they identify.It found that alcohol and tobacco
disorders were particularly severe among bisexuals and those who were not sure
of their sexual identity.Those in the 'not sure' group also had a higher proportion of
severe drug use disorders.”
Substance abuse more likely among
members of the LGBT community - study
“Compared to heterosexuals, Boyd found that those who were unsure of their sexual
identity were five times as likely to have a severe alcohol abuse disorder and around four
times as likely to suffer from severe tobacco or drug problems. This was far higher than
those who identified as lesbian or gay, who were more than twice as likely than
heterosexuals to have a severe alcohol or tobacco use disorder. Bisexual individuals were
around three times more likely than heterosexuals to suffer from a severe alcohol use
disorder, and two-and-a-half times more likely to have a severe tobacco use disorder.”
“The incidence of domestic violence among gay men is
nearly double that in the heterosexual population.”
– David Island and Patrick Letellier, Men Who Beat the Men Who Love Them: Battered
Gay Men and Domestic Violence (New York: Haworth Press, 1991), p. 14.
DENMARK AND SAME-SEX MARRIGAE
“ A 2011 study analyzed the impact of sexual orientation on suicide mortality in Denmark during the first 12 years
after legalization of same-sex registered domestic partnerships (RDPs), using data from death certificates issued
between 1990-2001 and Danish census population estimates. This study found that the age-adjusted suicide risk
for same-sex RDP men was nearly eight times greater than the suicide risk for men in a heterosexual marriage.”
--Mathy, R. et al. 2011. "The Association between Relationship Markers of Sexual Orientation and Suicide:
Denmark, 1990-2001," Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, 46: 111-117.
REDUCED LIFE EXPECTANCY
Members of the LGBT Community have a
significantly reduced life expectancy
International Journal of
Epidemiology
A study published in the International Journal of Epidemiology on
the mortality rates of homosexuals concluded that they have
a significantly reduced life expectancy:
“In a major Canadian centre, life expectancy at age twenty for gay and bisexual men
is eight to twenty years less than for all men. If the same pattern of mortality were
to continue, we estimate that nearly half of gay and bisexual men currently aged
twenty years will not reach their sixty-fifth birthday. Under even the most liberal
assumptions, gay and bisexual men in this urban centre are now experiencing a life
expectancy similar to that experienced by all men in Canada in the year 1871.”
-Robert S. Hogg et al., “Modeling the Impact of hiv Disease on Mortality in Gay and Bisexual Men,”
International Journal of Epidemiology 26 (1997): 657.
NORWAY & DENMARK GAY MARRIAGES
Dr. Paul Cameron: “Studies have shown that years of smoking shortens the lifespan of the smoker from 1
to 7 years. Recent analysis of the age of death in Norway and Denmark for gays who are legally married
suggests that engaging in homosexual behavior reduces lifespan by 24 years! What justification is there
for condemning smoking and endorsing homosexuality? Today, all across the Western world, school
children are being taught the acceptability of homosexuality and the wrongness of smoking.”
– “Federal Distortion Of Homosexual Footprint (Ignoring Early Gay Death?)”, Eastern Psychological Association Conference,
NORWAY & DENMARK GAY MARRIAGES
Dr. Paul Cameron: “Given the greatly reduced lifespan for homosexuals,
school children should be strongly and consistently warned about the
dangers of homosexuality even more so than smoking. Those school districts
which are introducing pro-gay curricula need to rethink their priorities.”
– “Federal Distortion Of Homosexual Footprint (Ignoring Early Gay Death?)”, Eastern Psychological Association Conference,
-Paul Cameron, William Playfair, and Stephen Wellum, “The Longevity of Homosexuals:
Before and After the AIDS Epidemic,” Omega Journal of Death and Dying 29, 3 (1994): 249–72
For the 6,574 homosexual deaths, the median age of death if AIDS was the
cause was thirty-nine irrespective of whether or not the individual had a Long
Time Sexual Partner [LTSP], 1 percent died old. For those 829 who died of
non-AIDS causes the median age of death was forty-two (41 for those
315 with a LTSP and 43 for those 514 without) and <9 percent died old.
The median age of death for gay men and
women without AIDS is in the early 40s
-Paul Cameron, William Playfair, and Stephen Wellum, “The Longevity of Homosexuals: Before
and After the AIDS Epidemic,” Omega Journal of Death and Dying 29, 3 (1994): 249–72
The “Culture of Death”
In order to provide you with the best care possible, your clinician should know you are gay.
It should prompt him/her to ask specific questions about you and offer appropriate testing. If
your provider does not seem comfortable with you as a gay man, find another provider.
Top 10 Things Gay Men Should Discuss with their Healthcare Provider
Following are the health issues GLMA’s healthcare providers have identified as most commonly of concern
for gay men. While not all of these items apply to everyone, it’s wise to be aware of these issues.
5 Substance Use/Alcohol
Gay men use substances at a higher rate than the general population, and not just in larger cities.
These include a number of substances ranging from amyl nitrate (“poppers”), to marijuana, Ecstasy,
and amphetamines. The long-term effects of many of these substances are unknown; however current
wisdom suggests potentially serious consequences as we age. If your drug use is interfering with
work, school or relationships, your healthcare provider can connect you to help.
6 Depression/Anxiety
Depression and anxiety appear to affect gay men at a higher rate than in the general population. The
likelihood of depression or anxiety may be greater, and the problem may be more severe for those
men who remain in the closet or who do not have adequate social supports. Adolescents and young
adults may be at particularly high risk of suicide because of these concerns. Culturally sensitive mental
health services targeted specifically at gay men may be more effective in the prevention, early
detection, and treatment of these conditions
Author: Vincent M. B. Silenzio, MD, MPH, Former Member Board of Directors, GLMA and Former Co-Editor, Journal of the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association.
Author: Robert J Winn, MD AAHIVMS. Medical Director, Mazzoni Center. Philadelphia, PA. Revised May 2012
Designed by: Antonio Bernard
Top 10 Things Gay Men Should Discuss with their Healthcare Provider
Following are the health issues GLMA’s healthcare providers have identified as most commonly of concern
for gay men. While not all of these items apply to everyone, it’s wise to be aware of these issues.
7 STDs
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) occur in sexually active gay men at a high rate. These include
STD infections for which effective treatment is available (syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, pubic lice, and
others), and for which no cure is available (HIV, Hepatitis, Human Papilloma Virus, herpes, etc). There
is absolutely no doubt that safe sex reduces the risk of sexually transmitted diseases, and prevention of
these infections through safe sex is key. The more partners you have in a year, the more often you
should be screened. You can have an STD without symptoms, but are still able to give it to others.
Gay men may be at risk for death by prostate, testicular, or colon cancer. Screening for these cancers
occurs at different times across the life cycle, and access to screening services may be harder for gay
men because of not getting culturally sensitive care. All gay men should undergo these screenings
routinely as recommended for the general population.
Author: Vincent M. B. Silenzio, MD, MPH, Former Member Board of Directors, GLMA and Former Co-Editor, Journal of the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association.
Author: Robert J Winn, MD AAHIVMS. Medical Director, Mazzoni Center. Philadelphia, PA. Revised May 2012
Designed by: Antonio Bernard
Top 10 Things Gay Men Should Discuss with their Healthcare Provider
Following are the health issues GLMA’s healthcare providers have identified as most commonly of concern
for gay men. While not all of these items apply to everyone, it’s wise to be aware of these issues.
9 Tobacco
Gay men use tobacco at much higher rates than straight men, reaching nearly 50 percent in several
studies. Tobacco-related health problems include lung disease and lung cancer, heart disease, high
blood pressure, and a whole host of other serious problems. All gay men should be screened for and
offered culturally sensitive prevention and cessation programs for tobacco use.
10 HPV (virus that causes warts and can lead to anal cancer)
Of all the sexually transmitted infections gay men are at risk for, human papilloma virus (HVP) — which
cause anal and genital warts — is often thought to be little more than an unsightly inconvenience.
However, these infections may play a role in the increased rates of anal cancers in gay men. Some
health professionals now recommend routine screening with anal Pap Smears, similar to the test done
for women to detect early cancers. Safe sex should be emphasized. Treatments for HPV do exist, but
recurrences of the warts are very common, and the rate at which the infection can be spread between
partners is very high.
Author: Vincent M. B. Silenzio, MD, MPH, Former Member Board of Directors, GLMA and Former Co-Editor, Journal of the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association.
Author: Robert J Winn, MD AAHIVMS. Medical Director, Mazzoni Center. Philadelphia, PA. Revised May 2012
Designed by: Antonio Bernard
Lesbians are more likely to have risk factors for Lesbians may experience chronic stress from
breast cancer yet less likely to get screening exams. discrimination. This stress is worse for women who
This combination means that lesbians may not be need to hide their orientation as well as for lesbians
diagnosed early when the disease is most curable. who have lost important emotional support because
of their orientation. Living with this stress can cause
3 Heart Health depression and anxiety.
Author: Katherine A. O'Hanlan, MD, Former President, GLMA, Co-Founder, Lesbian Health Fund, Gynecologist, Portola Valley, CA
Author: Tonia Poteat, MMSc, PA-C, MPH, PhD. Revised May 2012.
Designed by: Antonio Bernard
5 Fitness 6 Tobacco
Research shows that lesbians are more likely to. Research also shows that lesbians use tobacco
be overweight or obese compared to heterosexual more often than heterosexual women do. It is easy
women. Obesity is associated with higher rates
to get addicted to smoking, even if smoking if it’s
of heart disease, cancers, and premature death. only done socially. Smoking has been associated
Lesbians need competent and supportive advice with higher rates of cancers, heart disease, and
about healthy living and healthy eating, as well emphysema — three major causes of death among
as healthy exercise. women.
8 Substance Use
7 Alcohol
Lesbians may use drugs more often than
Heavy drinking and binge drinking are more common
heterosexual women. This can be due to stress
among lesbians compared to other women. While
from homophobia, sexism, and/or discrimination.
one drink a day may be good for the heart, more than
Lesbians need support to find healthy ways to
that can be raise your risk of cancer, liver disease
cope and reduce stress.
and other health problems.
Author: Katherine A. O'Hanlan, MD, Former President, GLMA, Co-Founder, Lesbian Health Fund, Gynecologist, Portola Valley, CA
Author: Tonia Poteat, MMSc, PA-C, MPH, PhD. Revised May 2012.
Top 10 Things Lesbians Should Discuss with their Healthcare Provider
Following are the health issues GLMA’s healthcare providers have identified as most commonly of concern
for Lesbians. While not all of these items apply to everyone, it’s wise to be aware of these issues.
Contrary to stereotypes, some lesbians experience Lesbians can get the same sexually
violence in their intimate relationships. However, transmitted infections (STDs) as heterosexual
health care providers do not ask lesbians about women. Lesbians can give each other STDs by
intimate partner violence as often as they ask skin-to-skin contact, mucus membrane
heterosexual women. Lesbians need to be asked contact, vaginal fluids, and menstrual blood.
about violence and have access to welcoming It is important for sexually active lesbians to be
counseling and shelters when needed. screened for STDs by a health care provider.
Author: Katherine A. O'Hanlan, MD, Former President, GLMA, Co-Founder, Lesbian Health Fund, Gynecologist, Portola Valley, CA
Author: Tonia Poteat, MMSc, PA-C, MPH, PhD. Revised May 2012.
Jeremiah 32:23
but they obeyed not thy voice, neither walked in thy law; they
have done nothing of all that thou commandedst them to do:
therefore thou hast caused all this evil to come upon them:
IS DISEASE HEREDITARY?
Disease never comes without a cause. The way is prepared, and
disease invited, by disregard of the laws of health. …They disregard
the principles of health by their habits of (Sexual practices) , eating,
drinking, dressing, and working. Their transgression of nature's laws
produces the sure result; and when sickness comes upon them, many
do not credit their suffering to the true cause, but murmur against
God because of their afflictions. But God is not responsible for the
suffering that follows disregard of natural law. {MH 234}
Exodus 20:3-6
Ezekiel 18:18-20,25
Why is taking care of my Body so important?
1st Thessalonians 5:23
And the very God of peace sanctify you
wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit
and soul and body be preserved blameless
unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
WHAT IS
DISEASE?
Disease is an effort of nature to free the system
from conditions that result from a violation of
the LAWS OF HEALTH {MH 127.1}
What should we do when
disease comes upon us?
In case of sickness, the cause should be ascertained. Unhealthful
conditions should be changed, wrong habits corrected. Then
nature is to be assisted in her effort to expel impurities and to
re-establish right conditions in the system. {MH 127}
IS DISEASE HEREDITARY?
Disease never comes without a cause. The way is prepared,
and disease invited, by disregard of the laws of health. Many
suffer in consequence of the transgression of their parents.
While they are not responsible for what their parents have
done, it is nevertheless their duty to ascertain what are and
what are not violations of the laws of health. They should
avoid the wrong habits of their parents and, by correct
living, place themselves in better conditions…
Exodus 20:3-6
Ezekiel 18:18-20,25
IS DISEASE HEREDITARY?
The greater number, however, suffer because of their own
wrong course of action. They disregard the principles of health
by their habits of eating, drinking, dressing, and working. Their
transgression of nature's laws produces the sure result; and
when sickness comes upon them, many do not credit their
suffering to the true cause, but murmur against God because
of their afflictions. But God is not responsible for the suffering
that follows disregard of natural law. {MH 234}
Exodus 20:3-6
Ezekiel 18:18-20,25
HEALTH IS A CHOICE
AND NOT A CHANCE!
GOD’S PLAN
..is a
Will you not, without delay, place
decided change! yourself in right relation to God? Will
you not say, “I will give my will to
Jesus, and I will do it now,” and from
this moment be wholly on the Lord's
side? Disregard custom, and the
strong clamoring of appetite and
passion. Give Satan no chance to say,
“You are a wretched hypocrite.” Close
the door, so that Satan will not thus
accuse and dishearten you.
MYP 153.1
GOD’S PLAN
..is a
Say, “I will believe, I do
decided change! believe that God is my
helper,” and you will find that
you are triumphant in God.
By steadfastly keeping the
will on the Lord's side, every
emotion will be brought into
captivity to the will of Jesus.
You will then find your feet on
solid rock. MYP 153.1
GOD’S PLAN
..is a
It will take, at times, every
decided change!
particle of willpower that
you possess, but it is God
that is working for you, and
you will come forth from the
molding process a vessel
unto honor.
MYP 153.1
REFERENCES BELOW
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-Antonio Bernard , dindinbernard1@hotmail.com
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