Introduction to Literature ReviewAs understandings have developed over time about the human condition regarding gender, class, and race; we see a great demonstration of homosexual rights in the world. However, “each of the major religious groups has traditionally sanctioned only intimate sexual relationships between married people” (Malony, 2005, p. 361). Regarding the influence of major religions, those who associate with both homosexuality and religion seek a solution to the conflict. This solution often presents itself as reparative or conversion therapy. Due to the nature of therapy, it is imperative to find out more information about the ethical implications of the conversion prospect. The scenario that is presented is that a therapy client reports to his counselor that he is homosexual. The client asks the counselor what they can do during the sessions to avoid becoming gay. After discovering conversion therapy, they decide to convince their counselor to help them through conversion therapy. The counselor is therefore in a difficult position, if he chooses to pursue reparative therapy with the client, then he is communicating that he sees homosexuality as abnormal, which “is in opposition to the position taken by national health organizations, including the ACA (Whitman, Glosoff, Kocet, & Tarvydas, 2006, 2). If they do not continue therapy or refer the client to another counselor, they may be considered to be abandoning the client. The ACA has stated that it opposes “the portrayal of lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals as mentally ill because of their sexual orientation” (2). The ACA Code of Ethics also states that “counselors shall not abandon or neglect clients in counseling” (ACA Board of Directors, 2005, 6). In... the middle of the paper... someone approaches a counselor and asks for help in changing what they want. Would it be wrong to help him get what he's looking for? Some might argue that if an individual is born one way they shouldn't change. However, if either sexual orientation were normal and acceptable, there would be no problems in their interaction in the world. If an alcoholic comes to treatment and complains of having difficulty drinking, how can their family seek help? A therapist could not respond by stating that the client was born potentially an alcoholic and should accept him as he is. The final thoughts are that the issue of reparative therapy will not be easily resolved. People constantly experience stigma and social pressure to believe and experience certain notions of understanding. It is the therapist's job to help people navigate life.