“Homosexuality is found in more than 1,500 species. Homophobia is only found in one” (“1,500 Animals” 1). Conversion therapy, or otherwise known as "reparative therapy", is a homophobic process by which many therapists attempt to "cure" homosexuality. Conversion therapy demonstrates the ignorance of this world. by causing mental and physical harm to its participants in an attempt to “cure” something that is not a problem, and that is why the federal government needs to ban it once and for all. Homosexuality was once considered a mental illness that led to attempts One of the main theories about homosexuality is that it stems from deviant behavior experienced in childhood. Some men develop homosexual attractions due to a poor relationship with a distant father or in response to childhood sexual abuse (Shapio 5). Some homosexual attractions have been caused by these issues, most homosexuals have not been exposed to sexual assault or family problems. One of the methods to cure homosexuality is conversion therapy. Conversion therapy includes a variety of methods, both physical and psychological. Some of these methods include prayer to drive out homosexuals, electroshock therapy, hypnosis, and drugs (“11 Ridiculous” 1). There are many camps designed for conversion therapy, but many of their practices remain secret. There is little information online about these camps because they realize they are behaving inappropriately and therefore hide their actions. By the 1980s, it was established that homosexuality had a biological cause; this created two camps: supporters of conversion therapy and its detractors (Friedman 1). Although many consider homosexuality a mental illness, different studies have proven that it is a bi...... middle of paper ......l . “Gay Conversion Therapy: A Dark Chapter in Mental Health Care.” » Psychology today. Np, and Web. April 6, 2014.Hudson, David L., Jr. “1st Amendment at issue over ban on gay conversion therapy for minors.” » ABA Journal. Np, and Web. April 6, 2014. Lee, Traci G. “Although Discredited, Gay Conversion Therapy Remains an Option for Minors.” » MSNBC. Np, and Web. April 6, 2014.Pappas, Stéphanie. “5 Things You Need to Know About Gay Conversion Therapy.” Science Live. Np, and Web. April 6, 2014. “Personal Experiences with Gender Reassignment Therapy? » The straight dope. Np, and Web. May 12, 2014. Schmidt, Markus. “Bill cracks down on 'conversion therapy' for gay minors.” Shipping times. Np, and Web. April 6, 2014. Shapiro, Lila. "Let's Talk: How Mathew Shurka and His Conversion Therapist Gave Up the 'Gay Cure'." HuffingtonPost. Np, and Web. April 6. 2014.