Posted on 05/13/2009 7:07:43 AM PDT by conservativegramma
American Psychological Association revises statement on homosexuality
A publication from the American Psychological Association includes an admission that there is no "gay" gene, according to a doctor who has written about the issue on the website of National Association for Research & Therapy of Homosexuality.
A. Dean Byrd, the past president of NARTH, confirmed that the statement from the American Psychological Association came in a brochure that updates what the APA has advocated for years.
Specifically, in a brochure that first came out about 1998, the APA stated: "There is considerable recent evidence to suggest that biology, including genetic or inborn hormonal factors, play a significant role in a person's sexuality."
However, in the update: a brochure now called, "Answers to Your Questions for a Better Understanding of Sexual Orientation & Homosexuality," the APA's position changed.
The new statement says:
"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. ..."
"Although there is no mention of the research that influenced this new position statement, it is clear that efforts to 'prove' that homosexuality is simply a biological fait accompli have failed," Byrd wrote. "The activist researchers themselves have reluctantly reached that conclusion. There is no gay gene. There is no simple biological pathway to homosexuality."
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It doesn't?
However, in the update: a brochure now called, "Answers to Your Questions for a Better Understanding of Sexual Orientation & Homosexuality," the APA's position changed.
The new statement says:
.. "Although there is no mention of the research that influenced this new position statement, it is clear that efforts to 'prove' that homosexuality is simply a biological fait accompli have failed," Byrd wrote. "The activist researchers themselves have reluctantly reached that conclusion. There is no gay gene. There is no simple biological pathway to homosexuality."
Romans 1:25-27 (NASV)
25 For they exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen.
26 For this reason God gave them over to degrading passions; for their women exchanged the natural function for that which is unnatural,
27 and in the same way also the men abandoned the natural function of the woman and burned in their desire toward one another, men with men committing indecent acts and receiving in their own persons the due penalty of their error.
In a real sense it is a choice: the choice to reject God and His laws upon which HE [God] then in turn punishes the offender. Its not a genetic flaw (as now proven) but is in fact exactly what the Scriptures have always said it is: SIN. And its not a mental illness. It is willful rejection of God, sin, and judgement.
Pardon me while I leave and put on my flame suit and get ready for the coming Christian concentration camp...........
I opt for #1...
Kelly McGillis decided to “turn gay” after being married to a man,saying she was “done with men”. Although I have long thought that there must be a genetic defect with the Hollywood crowd,I still think homosexuality is a choice,not something one is born with.
If it is not a choice, then how do these homosexuals marry for 10 years, sire kids, and then DECIDE they’ve been living a lie?
If they are repulsed by the idea of being intimate with someone of the opposite sex, they wouldn’t have been able to proceed for so long.
Well that settles it. This guy will never win the Miss USA crown.
She was also raped and that may have contributed to her sexist view of men.
It’s a choice after all.
So how does this affect the “gay marriage” issue?
I believe the correlation of homosexuality to sexual abuse as a child is much higher than any “genetic propensity”.
Kelly McGillis is “done with men” because, if you’ve seen recent photos, men are “done” with her.
She was fired long before she quit.
Just sayin’.
You are absolutely correct. The moment a gay gene is isolated and identifiable there will be women who will abort in order not to have a gay child. After all, they already abort in order to determine the gender of a child. Can you imagine what would happen if women started aborting genetically gay fetuses? The gay population would shrink dramatically. That’s the reason there will be no more research into the possibility of a gay gene.
My question is if it’s not genetic it is a choice. That would ultimately mean the religious groups who claim to be able to “convert” gays might just be possible.
I happen to believe it is genetic. I also think the gene should be isolated and let the chips fall where they may.
It doesn't. You're quoting Dr. Byrd, "a doctor who has written about the issue on the website of National Association for Research & Therapy of Homosexuality."
Which is to say, Dr. Byrd has an agenda, and most likely an income, that depends on his saying such things. I tend to distrust such fellows.
The APA's statement says nothing more or less than that the underlying causes are complicated. They most certainly do not rule out a genetic component; they do say that it's a complicated issue.
“And some were from the womb”
My observation is the Eunuchs have always coveted the thrones they were inbred to serve.
Regardless of the cause, there is absolutely no evidence that the associated dysfunctional behavior is beneficial to the social and biological fitness of a society that normalizes it.
Byrd wrote. "The activist researchers themselves have reluctantly reached that conclusion. There is no gay gene. There is no simple biological pathway to homosexuality."
Nah, what am I thinking? That research would never receive funding.
Mental Health professionals once again admit they are idiots.
Seriously, I’ve never met a shrink who wasn’t crazy. How are they gonna help anybody?
Byrd wrote. "The activist researchers themselves have reluctantly reached that conclusion. There is no gay gene. There is no simple biological pathway to homosexuality."
Dumb B@stard! I'm going to run into his office and tear his diploma right off the wall!
How dare he say that ! This guy has no right being a doctor, he must be dragged through the dirt in the media and hounded out of the medical profession immediately!!
I'm going to scream and scream 'til I'm sick!
So there!
Could very well be genetic, however, I am opposed to abortion so even if they find and isolate the gene I would be opposed to murdering the child simply for having the gene.
Simon LeVay is a scientist who also happens to be gay. Here is what he said in 1996:
People who think gays and lesbians are born that way are also more likely to support gay rights.LeVay makes an interesting statement. Yet:
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