[exDemMom]

So it is caused by genes but it isn’t really because there are other factors at play, but these factors, by fiat, can’t be anything remotely similar to choices made.

Schizophrenia is a genetic condition, yet many individuals with the genes that cause it never develop it. That is because gene expression is influenced by environment. Geneticists talk about traits being n% caused by genetics and (100 - n)% caused by environment, because almost all genetic conditions have an environmental component. The "environment" can be a range of factors--an infectious disease, exposure to a noxious chemical, suboptimal conditions during birth, etc.

[ifinnegan]

“Schizophrenia is a genetic condition, yet many individuals with the genes that cause it never develop it.”

I understand your point and your point is true It’s classic nature vs nurture.

But as far as the statement on schizophrenia, there’s no basis for what you wrote.

Genetic components in schizophrenia are still being examined with no definitive answer yet.