Same-gender attractions

Not long ago, I received the following email from “Gershon”, a young man in Israel that’s just been discharged from the army. Gershon is searching for a real connection with Hashem, but a major obstacle is blocking his way:

…the last thing in the world I want is to be attracted to other men, yet I am. You can’t imagine the emotional energy I’ve exerted over the last 3 years trying to hide this. I don’t know who to turn to. Rav Lazer, you must help me…