On Homosexuality, Summary, 21 July 2010, UAP

Fr. Gary Soria began the session stating that the words “homosexual” and “gay” were adjectives, not nouns. That is, the words do not refer to persons but only to certain qualities or activities.
Medically, there is no proof of a homosexual gene. Rather, data shows that homosexuality has roots in a psychological trauma or a dysfunctional setting. Hence, therapy for homosexuality is possible.
The Church makes no claim of knowing the root of homosexuality. But it sees the inclination as disordered. Gays are called to live chastity, as all persons are.
The group stressed on homosexuality not being a noun. The forceful gay campaigns in media and politics might make it appear that "gay" referred to a unique kind of person different from other persons. This adds to the growing gay communities among gays themselves and, as a reaction among other people, in a fear of looking prejudicial against gays.
The root concern is the fear of sending the wrong signal; that nothing is wrong with the homosexual act itself. Here we must note that non-sexual actions we might call "effeminate" may simply be habits born out of family training and oftentimes difficult to choose or control. And the attraction to members of the same sex remain tendencies that influence choice. Habits and tendencies are different from the homosexual act which is always a choice.
Three things factored in the resolution: First, “gay” is an adjective: we should not confuse homosexuality and the person (for example, though it is right not to condone the action, it is wrong to persecute the person.) Second, the homosexual act is a disorder and cannot be condoned. Third, the homosexual act may stem from past dysfunctional relationships and psychological trauma that somehow affect choices. But choices remain choices and are controllable.
Thus, when dealing with homosexuals, treat them like normal persons. As Jonathan Guillermo put it, “treat the gay person as one of the guys”. However, whenever the issue of homosexuality is raised, one must still stand firm on the issue.