Posted on 05/14/2009 11:26:07 AM PDT by mikelets456
The attempt to prove that homosexuality is determined biologically has been dealt a knockout punch. An American Psychological Association publication includes an admission that there's no homosexual "gene" -- meaning it's not likely that homosexuals are born that way.
For decades, the APA has not considered homosexuality a psychological disorder, while other professionals in the field consider it to be a "gender-identity" problem. But the new statement, which appears in a brochure called "Answers to Your Questions for a Better Understanding of Sexual Orientation & Homosexuality," states the following:
"There is no consensus among scientists about the exact reasons that an individual develops a heterosexual, bisexual, gay or lesbian orientation. Although much research has examined the possible genetic, hormonal, developmental, social, and cultural influences on sexual orientation, no findings have emerged that permit scientists to conclude that sexual orientation is determined by any particular factor or factors. Many think that nature and nurture both play complex roles...."
That contrasts with the APA's statement in 1998: "There is considerable recent evidence to suggest that biology, including genetic or inborn hormonal factors, play a significant role in a person's sexuality."
(Excerpt) Read more at onenewsnow.com ...
I'd tend to agree though I've read credible sources where it might be as high as 3%. At any rate, probably no more than one-third are what I would consider hard-core incurable, including those which would not want to be cured.
I've had so many problems with these perverts (don't know if they are homo or not, but suspect that may be the cast) remarking on my privates since I am large in that area, that I go to great lengths to avoid any exposure in places like public dressing rooms .
Meanwhile, I lived in Japan nearly 14 years where I'd look like Godzilla by comparison and never got these remarks or stares one single time under the exact same circumstances. So, though I doubt that the percentage of homos between our countries is all that different, the militancy is definitely like night and day different.
Sorry, but they ain’t born that way. If they were there would not be this flip flopping from male to female to both. Of course there is NO GENE because it’s a choice. There is no “choice” gene! Just like cheating on your spouse, lying, doing drugs, etc....there is no gene!
Everyone wants to blame their “differences” on something instead of taking responsibility! The drunk blames it on his Dad, the worrier on his Mom and so on. Gosh, just fess up that you have a problem and change it! Don’t force people to accept your “choices”. If you want to be gay, so be it...it’s your choice. But don’t expect me to endorse it or let you tell young kids it’s OK and lead them on to “be GAY”! Don’t FORCE society to accept your perverted desires....remember acceptance goes both ways.
BTW, I am not pointing this post directly at you...just in general.
We can only hope. SEeing as how they seem to be winning.
Well, I am in the biosciences and have always believed that for male homosexuals, a very strong genetic component exists. Here's the reasoning:
--Some individuals evidence pre-homosexual traits very early on, e.g., some little boys play with dolls and not guns, they always want to perform, dress in mommy's clothes, etc
--Why, if it indeed were a choice, would any guy choose a lifestyle that marginalizes him, gets the tar beat out of him at times and just makes life tougher?
--Something that is SO important to the survival of a species, i.e., successful coupling with the opposite sex, how could nature (or God) leave that to chance?
--Humans are very visual-cue oriented when it comes to sex; it would be, I believe, an impossible task to talk a gay guy into being turned on by breasts and women's behinds as it would be to talk you or me into liking a guy's hairy butt
And there's more from biology, but I will spare you. As far as your point about controlling their urges, well, sex is a pretty strong urge and while some can no doubt control that aspect of their behavior, for many it would undoubtedly be tough.
And while I do beieve what I have said here, I in NO WAY support their collective political agenda (gay marriage, grade school gay education, etc.).
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Too quick, too funny.
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Yes . . . and they have their proper turf, as well.
Though the UCSD Doc who taught my psychoactive drugs class said that he taught us what—25 hours or more such material beyond what he was able to teach the UCSD psychiatrists.
I’ve known a lot of fine MD’s—even some fine psychiatrists! LOL. And a surprising number of arrogant, self-serving, seemingly ignorant jerks.
And a surprising number of arrogant, self-serving, seemingly ignorant jerks.
—to be fair, I can say the same about some psychologists.
Absent, harsh, cold, distant, abusive, cruel, NONaffectionate fathers . . .
and/or smothering and/or absent, harsh, cold, distant, abusive, cruel mothers . . .
produce the most homosexuals . . .
Homosexual abuse of some significance at a critical age for that individual can easily result in such. Not implying that any such is not significant. However, not all such abuse results in homosexuality, by far.
Women who in the first trimester are carrying sons and who have a LOT of stress in their lives will have 20% above average numbers of homosexual sons, as a group.
Brothers who have a lot of older brothers have a higher incidence.
In one study, in 50% of the cases where one identical twin was homosexual, the other twin was homosexual. I don’t think the study was able to comment on environment vs genetics.
INDEED.
This is boot camp. All is grist for the mill.
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Now there’s a helluva tagline.
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10% is gone.
even the homosexuals admitted it is not more that 2.5% in their brief to the US Supreme Court.
Figure it is 1-2% tops if not less.
Try “Methylation” for an idea of what process is probably responsible.
all the twin studies have been pretty much discredited.
The stress analysis is patently absurd because that would mean in times of way all the pregnant women would have a 20% explosion of homosexuals behaving births? silly.
So in times of recession the stress would produce more poofy babies?
I think the most telling studies were the ones that showed young boys who were sexually abused/statutory raped had a higher incidence of homosexual behavior in their adult years. A victim validation syndrom.
“—Why, if it indeed were a choice, would any guy choose a lifestyle that marginalizes him, gets the tar beat out of him at times and just makes life tougher?”
Just because homosexual desires aren’t inborn doesn’t mean they are chosen. As many people are arguing here, homosexual desires might be shaped by events and circumstances in childhood.
Of course, partaking in the homosexual lifestyle is 100% voluntary.
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