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A Note on Aesthetic Realism and Homosexuality

The information in this statement is what has been given since 1990 to anyone asking about the subject:

“First of all—Aesthetic Realism is, and always has been, for full, completely equal civil rights for everyone. And that includes the right to marry a person of one’s choice, regardless of gender.

“As is known, there has been anger in America on the subject of homosexuality and how it is seen. Therefore, in 1990 [over 3 decades ago] the Aesthetic Realism Foundation discontinued its presentation of the fact that through study of Aesthetic Realism people changed from homosexuality; and consultations to do so stopped being given. That is because we did not want this matter, which is certainly not fundamental to Aesthetic Realism, to be used to obscure what Aesthetic Realism truly is: education of the largest, most cultural kind.

“Again: Aesthetic Realism is, and always has been, for full, completely equal civil rights for everyone.”

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  • About
    • About Us
    • Mission Statement
    • What Is Aesthetic Realism?
    • Eli Siegel, Founder
    • Faculty
    • Some Background
  • Calendar
  • How to Study
    Aesthetic Realism
    • Classes
    • Consultations
    • Workshops for Educators
    • Outreach
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    • Public Seminars
    • Theatrical & Musical Matinees
    • Saturday Night Presentations
    • Directions
  • Periodical
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    • Online Library
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    • Blog
    • Lectures
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