Is Homosexuality Chosen or Innate? You Tell Me

North Star Writers Group ^ | November 24, 2008 | Nathaniel Shockey

[Invisigoth]

The real problem with the gay marriage issue is that the truth can only be found in either the spiritual or the scientific. The question that matters most is whether or not a person can be born gay. And the only possible way to answer this seems to be by discovering a gene that determines sexual preference or by believing in the Bible’s condemnation of homosexuality and assuming this means everyone is born straight.

Simply posing the question generally infuriates gays. First, the question seems to carry with it the tone that homosexuality is some sort of handicap, like asking someone if they were born cross-eyed. Second, there’s the it’s-none-of-your-business” factor. And third, there’s the argument that says, “Of course I was born gay, you idiot. Why would I choose this?” It is pretty understandable for someone who believes with all his heart he was born gay to want to shove his foot up your butt for even asking this question.

But to anyone who believes that we’re all born straight, he must somehow explain why someone would choose to be gay. To be asked this question is about as enjoyable as realizing there’s one tattered square of toilet paper left five minutes too late.

[uscga77]

Exactly. It doesn't matter if a genetic predisposition is found. I suspect that alcoholism has a genetic component. Do we then tell such people to celebrate their alcoholism or struggle against their destructive tendencies?

[soroptimist]

Then what is the truth? There’s lots of gay folk in California, and most of them would tell you they were born that way.

So, I say ten percent, and quote a recognized source. What’s your source say?

[jagusafr]

Homosexual conduct, just like any other, is ALWAYS chosen. That, combined with the biblical proscription on it, makes any homosexual conduct by definition immoral. That’s not a judgment, it’s an application of law to facts. Doesn’t make them bad people, does saddle them with responsibility for their actions.

Colonel, USAFR

[kingu]

If a white teenager starts to enjoy rap music and dress with their pants falling down, does this “make them black”?

Around here, that makes them 'hispanic'. As I stated in my post, one's racial makeup is absolutely determined by birth. But rap music, lowered pants, and t-shirt choice are all livestyle choices.

[PeterPrinciple]

So, I say ten percent, and quote a recognized source. What’s your source say?

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Homosexual activists have often claimed 10 percent of the population is homosexual, but that figure has long been discredited. The 10 percent number is based on fraudulent research done by Indiana University zoologist Dr. Alfred Kinsey in the mid-20th century. More recent research puts the number between 1 and 3 percent, which is consistent with the CDC numbers.

http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=46356

[PeterPrinciple]

Then what is the truth? There’s lots of gay folk in California, and most of them would tell you they were born that way.

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I will repeat again IT IS A BEHAVIOUR! Now the question is where the behavior came from and is the behaviour acceptable.

You want the truth, you are going to have to dig deeper than accept the statement they were born that way, but I don’t think you really want to know the truth. It is easier to accept lies than find the truth.

[Theo]

The set of characteristics that lead one to experience Same-Sex Attraction may largely be innate.

The behavior, of course, is chosen.

[PeterPrinciple]

And third, there’s the argument that says, “Of course I was born gay, you idiot. Why would I choose this?”
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The nature of this statement just screams that they know it is wrong and want to change. They know it is destroying their lives and gives no answers.

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Why would anyone choose to be an alcoholic?
Why would anyone choose to be a drug addict?
Why would anyone choose be a liar?
Why would anyone choose to be a smoker? (we ought to quit picking on these people as they were born that way)

All behavioiurs that can destroy lives.

[Texas_shutterbug]

Homosexual “acts” may be chosen, but “homosexuality” is not.

[jagusafr]

We’ll have to agree to disagree. Homosexual proclivities can be changed.