Schumm says he guarded against that by seeking out so many different works. And across all his data -- the 10 books he consulted, the anthropological study, the scientific articles -- he noticed how lesbians begat more lesbians. In Schumm's study, he quotes from the extant literature the stories of young women, describing how being gay was never frowned upon in their household, and so that "option" was available to them. That said, Schumm also finds evidence of gay mothers pushing their daughters, upset over a relationship with a man, to "try out women."But couldn't gay men also tell their sons this? Yes, but Schumm tells AOL News that most gay men have at some point been with a woman, so they understand why their sons might date them. Whereas the literature shows some lesbians "have a hatred of men that's intense," Schumm says.
Schumm says it shouldn't have taken until 2010 to do the meta-analysis. Too often his colleagues impose "liberal or progressive political interpretations" on their studies, which inhibit further inquiry. "It's kind of sad," he tells AOL News.
As if expecting a political backlash himself, Schumm concludes his study with a quote from philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer. "All truth passes through three stages: First it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident."
I took one of my masters degrees at Kansas State under Dr. Schumm. FWIW, he is an solid, openly Christian man working in an extremely secular university setting. He is there because his ability cannot be denied. His lectures would, when appropriate, bring in reviews and data from the religious perspective. Never, ever did I have any reason whatsoever to doubt his personal or academic integrity. Or his gifted, keen intellect. If Schumm says he found something, then rest assured that he found something.
Excellent and thanks for the backgrounder. One thing that surprised me about his data was his acceptance of a 5-10% rate of homosexuality among the general populace. I thought the best numbers we have put it in the 2-3% range. Do you know his source or if he’s backed off that larger figure?
Thanks for your opinion. That makes Schumm more credible for me.
Too many things gone wrong in this country.
Not that I know anything. Been out before cruisin’ with my son and grandson who is 3 1/2.
He says “What you guys looking at”? “T&A little buddy. T&A.” So now he is looking too. There is one problem though. He has no problem telling our women what we were doing...