The truth, in love: No one is born gay

http://www.gopusa.com ^ | September 9, 2014 | Dr. Michael L. Brown,

[NKP_Vet]

If there was reputable scientific evidence that some people were born homosexual, I would have no problem accepting this. After all, my theology tells me that as human beings, we are all created in God's image and yet we are a fallen race – and so all of us carry aspects of that fallen nature to the core of our being, and that could theoretically include homosexuality.

But the fact is that there is simply no reputable scientific evidence that anyone is born gay.

As stated by gay activist and history professor John D'Emilio, "'Born gay' is an idea with a large constituency, LGBT and otherwise. It's an idea designed to allay the ingrained fears of a homophobic society and the internalized fears of gays, lesbians, and bisexuals. What's most amazing to me about the 'born gay' phenomenon is that the scientific evidence for it is thin as a reed, yet it doesn't matter. It's an idea with such social utility that one doesn't need much evidence in order to make it attractive and credible."

In other words, because the "born gay" idea has proved so useful, the fact that there's virtually no scientific support for the theory hardly matters. It's an idea that has worked wonders for gay activists and their allies.

As noted years ago by gay scientist Simon LeVay, "There [was] a survey in the New York Times that broke down people on the basis of whether they thought gays and lesbians were born that way or whether it was a lifestyle choice. Across the board, those who thought gays and lesbians were born that way were more liberal and gay friendly."

And so, the argument goes, "If I'm born this way, how can my attractions be wrong? And if I'm born this way, how can you expect me to change?"

Of course, even if no one is born gay, that doesn't mean that homosexual attractions are not deeply rooted. In most cases, those feelings are very deeply rooted to the point that many gay men and women truly believe they were born gay.

And even if no one is born gay, that doesn't that homosexual attractions are easily changed. In most cases, they are not.

But why base a so-called civil rights movement on lies? Why not tell the truth?

One of the most gay-friendly professional organizations in our country is the American Psychological Association, and yet even the APA states that, "There is no consensus among scientists about the exact reasons that an individual develops a heterosexual, bisexual, gay, or lesbian orientation."

Similarly, in England, the pro-gay Royal College of Psychiatrists recently backtracked on an earlier statement that homosexuality was biologically determined, now saying that "sexual orientation is determined by a combination of biological and postnatal environmental factors." And while they stated clearly their belief that homosexuality was not a mental disorder and that it should be accepted, they added: "It is not the case that sexual orientation is immutable or might not vary to some extent in a person's life."

That's why psychiatrist Nathaniel S. Lehrman, former chairperson of the Task Force on Religion and Mental Health said in 2005, "Researchers now openly admit that after searching for more than 20 years, they are still unable to find the 'gay gene.'" (In the Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons.)

Why then do we constantly hear about people being born gay? First, it has worked wonders for gay activism; second, many gays and lesbians believe it to be true, since as far back as they can remember, they felt that they were different.

But political expediency and personal feelings do not change the facts, and those facts remain the same: There is no clear scientific evidence that anyone is born gay.

According to lesbian researcher Lisa Diamond, "The queer community has been obsessed with cultivating the idea that we all have fixed sexual identities. We've crafted terrific narratives and political platforms based on the notions that all gays are 'born that way.' But what if sexuality is more complex? What if biology actually intersects with environment, time, culture and context? Could we possibly be more fluid than we've supposed?"

Camille Paglia, a social critic, academic, feminist, and lesbian, was even more blunt, famously stating in her book Vamps and Tramps, "Our sexual bodies were designed for reproduction .... No one is born gay. The idea is ridiculous ... homosexuality is an adaptation, not an inborn trait."

Paglia also asked, "Is the gay identity so fragile that it cannot bear the thought that some people may not wish to be gay? Sexuality is highly fluid, and reversals are theoretically possible."

Remarkably, when a school chaplain in Tasmania, Australia, posted Paglia's opinion on social media, there was an outcry against him, causing him to issue a public apology: "I've made a mistake and learnt from it. I'm deeply sorry for any offence I've caused. I was very careless in posting that image for discussion. I will work with my employers to ensure there is no repeat."

Despite this apology, he was still fired – and the organization he worked for was Christian! That is how toxic today's climate has become, and yet this chaplain simply posted the accurate reflections of a lesbian academic. How could this be considered hateful or bigoted?

Again, this does not mean that same-sex attractions and desires are not deeply rooted in some people's lives, nor does it mean that they chose to be gay. (You can choose to act on your attractions but that doesn't mean you chose to have the attractions.)

It simply means that one of the major gay activist talking points, one that has even infiltrated parts of the church, is based on lies, not truth.

It's time we speak the truth in love. Lies never help anyone in the long run.

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[Yosemitest]

Homosexuals aren't "born that way".
They had to "Earn their REPROBATE MIND" by refusing God ~ not once, ~ not twice, ~ but THREE times!

You need to not only read, BUT STUDY this link
I especially agree with its last paragraph.

" The Church NEVER can and NEVER will give satisfaction—
and the homosexualist knows it,
for he knows the words against him are INERADICABLE
—to the declared and impenitent homosexual,
the person who, through an act of the vermiculate will,
has identified his person with a sin,
whether HE DEMANDS ACCEPTANCE OF HIS SIN
through "love,"
or VINDICATION
THROUGH IDENTIFICATION OF HIS PERCEIVED ENEMIES AS BIGOTS.
Whether HE PRESENTS HIMSELF as an object of love or indignation,
what HE DEMANDS in either case IS ACCEPTANCE
not of the person,
but OF THE SIN-bound and SIN-DEFINED person.
HE DEMANDS the declaration of SPIRITUAL AUTHORITY that
THERE IS NOTHING OBJECTIVELY DISORDERED about this BINDING OF MAN TO SIN,
and ASSURANCE that THIS MONSTROUS AMALGAM can indeed ENTER the kingdom of heaven.
This can NEVER HAPPEN among Christians UNTIL THEY ABANDON Christianity,
WHICH IS AT WAR WITH EVERY SIN,
and whose indelible constitution
places ALL PERVERSIONS of the perfect man
AT THE MUZZLE of its canons. "

There will be NO HOMOSEXUALS ( NOT ONE ) in the afterlife.
The WILL BE ASHES UNDER the soles of your feet ! ! !

[molson209]

No one is born liking Beer

[MeshugeMikey]

remember that old movie form the 60's?

[Salamander]

We have no idea what was happening to them at home, possibly since birth.

I went to school with twin boys.

One was flaming and the other, very butch.

My mom was their mail carrier and from day one, the boys’ mom had dressed and raised one as a girl.

[Little Bill]

Tell that to my Polish and Lithuanian in laws.

[henkster]

On this issue I fall squarely on the “environmental” side. Sexual orientation and preferences don’t start forming until around age 10-12. Usually by age 18, you’re pretty much set as to what “turns you on.” I recall that by age 16 or 17, I had pretty much decided what I liked and eventually found a wife that matches most of those interests. There are experiences and “triggering events” that help shape these tastes. If we think about our lives we can probably spot them.

The queers know this, and that’s why they like to target boys and girls around the ages of 12-15. Those kids are becoming curious, but haven’t settled on anything yet. That’s why they are recruited.

But they will take what they can find. If you are an unattached male, and do not surround yourself with a strong group of friends as soon as you get on a college campus, I can guarantee you will be strongly recruited by the queers.

[Terry L Smith]

NKP_vet wrote:
“”.....why base a so-called civil rights movement on lies? Why not tell the truth?”

AMEN.”

I secondd the motion!

[henkster]

No one is born liking Beer

I respectfully dissent....

[Beagle8U]

“That’s why psychiatrist Nathaniel S. Lehrman, former chairperson of the Task Force on Religion and Mental Health said in 2005, “Researchers now openly admit that after searching for more than 20 years, they are still unable to find the ‘gay gene.’” (In the Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons.)”

If they ever found the ‘queer gene’ abortion would be banned instantly!

[gatechie]

I believe that sexuality is generally developed like the “mama duck syndrome”, whereby one’s first sexually aware situation becomes an imprint for future sexual expression/preference.

[gleeaikin]

ONe theory is that prenatal conditions can predispose a baby to be more reactive to post birth influences. For example I met a gay man, small and frail who said that when he took an interest in advertising showing women in bras and panties, his family made fun of him repeatedly. If an infant is sexually aroused (erect penis) when his mother holds him, she can ignore it and continue to hold him happily, push him away from her body with tension, or smack him on his penis. A baby smacked might remember it since such “maternal” behavior would probably be repeated in other ways. The baby who felt his mother’ tension and rejection at his natural excitement to be held by a mother who had just come home from work would probably not remember such subtle anti sexuality cues. If gay, his inclination might be to think he was born that way.

[TangledUpInBlue]

Mom??

“I wish they would call themselves something other than “gay”
Gay used to be a fine word , found in poetry and song . People named them children Gay . It was a proud word and full of hope . Now it connotes the sick & perverse and has cast a prurient shadow on all the previous positive usages.
Same with the rainbow ...How dare they co-opt this good and decent things? The rainbow , for thousands of years , has been the sign of the covenant between God and man , to never destroy the world with water again . It has been the favorite vision of sweet little girls . Along with unicorns . Nowadays the rainbow and specifically the rainbow flag , has become yet another symbol of the perverse . How dare they ? How about just calling them “ queers “ and for a flag just use toilet paper . They go thru so much of it.”

[Jack Hammer]

I wasn’t born gay???

But it’s just so darned fashionable to be gay these days.

Now you mean to tell me it’s all in my head?

Discrimination! Discrimination!

Where’s my lawyer; I need to sue someone!!!!

[LeoWindhorse]

Dad .....

[TexasFreeper2009]

not only are they born gay, some people are actually born with both sets of sexual organs.

Both are birth defects. One of the brain, the other of the body.

[Noamie]

I grew up going to school with 2 men and 1 woman who were gay all the way back in preschool. Everyone knew it.

Just like people are born bipolar or left-handed, people are also born gay.

However, homosexuality is the only birth “anomaly” that we don’t try to treat, cure, or medicate which is interesting.

(Heck, Teachers even attempted to “cure” me of my left-handedness.)

But just because it is “natural” (i.e., it occurs in nature just like a 2-headed baby) does not mean it is “normal.” And it should not be treated as such.

Homosexuals have higher rates of depression, suicide, drug abuse, and medical “illness” than the general population. It’s not a lifestyle that should be encouraged.

[DooDahhhh]

The traits are very obvious in breeding horses. For instance you want a very bold horse for things like three day eventing, etc.

[GOP_Party_Animal]

My neighbors kid, all of 5 years old - FIVE - prances in the driveway catching butterflies, runs hysterically from worms, wears pink, yellow and soft green clothing, plays with dolls, drives a pink “Barbie Jeep”.....

What's his father like? My boys would never be clothed like that. If they got a Barbie Jeep hand-me-down, it would be sporting a broomstick .50 cal by the next Saturday afternoon.

[Beagle8U]

“I wish they would call themselves something other than “gay””

I agree, Gay means happy, joyful, and they are anything but that.

Queer mean odd, abnormal, if they want a different name they can call themselves ‘odds’. That would fit.

[jimmyo57]

If there were a gay gene I wonder what the left’s stance on abortion would be?