Posted on 04/20/2015 5:01:58 PM PDT by xzins
Statistically significant is not a bad measure, but also doesn’t necessarily even mean that it would be recognizable to the normal observer. So, this article pointing out somewhere between 5-11 percent could be significant. It doesn’t, however, begin to approach genetic typology as we have with race. Twins born of black African American parents are going to be black.
The assumption is that identical DNA would ALL be the same. That they are NOT the same argues against genetic determinism and must turn toward either an ‘influence’.
But I can find an ‘influence’ in tallness for the playing of basketball.
As an adult, it’s your charge to help grow up the next generation. I do not understand people who can do this to kids.
Raping a four year old? Do that to the boy?
Where’s the honestly when some of these folks address the public?
One wonders just what percentage of this group is a walking advertisement against child abuse.
It’s not inborn; it’s acquired.
Excellant reference material. Thank!
I think that explains almost all of it.
I’m sure you have a medical degree and have done extensive research.
The rest are suffering from some sort of trauma inflicted upon them like rape.
bi-sexual is simply a stop-over on the way to gay town.
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Why is the media obsessed with homosexuals? Makes you wonder.
Parents sometimes treat children differently. I have seen it. Could make a difference in their outcome.
It’s possible that even though siblings are raised in the same home, one may receive different treatment, have a different experience outside the home (such as molestation), etc.
I knew two brothers years ago. One was very much a rough and tumble boy, athletic, hunter, fished, etc. The father definitely favoured him over his brother, a quiet, artistic, not-so-macho type. He didn’t receive much attention or confirmation from his father.
I lost track of them, but last I knew, the milder son was rumoured to be homosexual.
The boy was a friend of my son. He was troubled, with no father at home. His mother put him into sports hoping that the fatherly influence of coaches would be good role models. I didn’t know his baseball coach, but I told his mom about what he had confided in me. I guess she never did anything with it. Then when the boys were going to college, he came out as gay. I watched him grow up from a toddler through middle school to high school. I never once, not once, thought he was gay, effeminate, or anything of the sort. He was a troubled young man though, and my husband and I did what we could to be positive role models in his life. I told him when he confided in me that what his coach did with him was wrong. That’s why I went to his mother, and we shared a good cry. Part of me wonders if it was my responsibility to call the police myself. I didn’t think it was. I thought talking with his Mom was the right thing to do. They knew they had my backing.
The young lady I met when she was a young adult. We worked together in retail. She had trouble getting along with others, but somehow I managed to get her to be agreeable with me. After several months, we would talk on breaks or after hours. She eventually confided to me about her uncle. He served time, but she still had trust issues. So I think she was forced to be lesbian because she just doesn’t have any idea how to trust a man. It’s very sad.
With these two examples, I will always doubt anyone and everyone who tries to tell me that they were born that way. Although anecdotal, my observations suggest otherwise regarding homosexual causes.
The proper answer is “I am a politician not a doctor. You should ask someone who has researched it and drawn a scientific conclusion. Now, if you would like to talk about taxes or regulations I am your guy.”
God doesn't consider homosexuality a sin.....homosexual behavior yes.
This is the best answer. Often I say it to myself, “the Constitution is almost defunct and we’re plunging into a Stalinist totalitarian dictatorship, so questions such as these are irrelevant and inappropriate in a free republic.”
All of us should stay on fundamentals and never digress. We are too close to the end of life as we know it, tragically.
Then why wouldn't it be natural for homos to desire people of their sex? It would be natural.
You still have to explain to me why a person like Rock Hudson would choose ugly guys like Jim Nabors for "sex" rather than the numerous attractive females who would have been eager to engage Hudson in as much sex (regular or weird) as he liked.
How does a guy with normal sexual desires look at someone like Nabors and think "boy, I sure would like to get some of that." He wouldn't...unless someone had a gun pointed at his head or he thought Gomer was really some hot property. And you have to be really mentally twisted to think the latter. It's not like choosing coffee or coke...it's like choosing a delicious steak dinner or a meal of raw pig intestines.
Where will this story be carried? What major network or media outlet? Will it be taught in schools?
So far as the Bible goes, I can see only one non-harmful outlet for human sexuality, but I see everyone equipped with sexual desire and sexual equipment.
So, I find it no different for a homosexual to control his sexuality than for anyone else. We are all wired to have sex, but that doesn’t mean all outlets are helpful. Most are harmful.
I think I just did explain it for you. Thirst is natural, necessary, and absolutely a physical need/drive. I’ve learned I can drink different drinks. Sometimes I want a coffee (sort of bitter drink) and sometimes I want a Coke (sweet drink). Ugly/pretty.
You’re not getting me. Homosexuality is so disgusting to normal heterosexuals, you’ve got to be naturally twisted to get into it. It’s not like choosing a different beverage.
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