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To: little jeremiah
If there are former homosexuals, that is proof right there that homosexuality is not genetic.

Tens of thousands of former homosexuals agree with you.

Here's something of value, IMO:

Skin color and other genetic traits can be traced through inheritance patterns and simple Mendelian genetics. Homosexuals are identified not by a trait or a gene, but rather by their actions. Without the action, they would be indistinguishable from all other people. It is only when they alter their behavior that they become a group that is recognized as being different. If we were to assume momentarily that homosexuality was genetic, then the most one could conclude is that those individuals were not morally responsible for being homosexual. However, that does not mean that they are not morally responsible for homosexual actions! Merely having the gene would not force one to carry out the behavior. For instance, if scientists were able to document that a “rape gene” existed, we certainly would not blame an individual for possessing this gene, but neither would we allow him to act upon that rape disposition. Source
The same could be said for pedophiles and other perversions. Yet we have tens of thousands of former homosexuals, which tells us homosexuals can change.

If consenting adults want to engage in a behavior that results in severe health hazards, we should warn them whenever possible. We certainly shouldn't be encouraging homosexuality in the schools, nor celebrating it in any fashion whatsoever.

85 posted on 11/28/2004 3:48:07 PM PST by scripter (Tens of thousands have left the homosexual lifestyle)
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To: scripter

It's amazing to me that with the huge volume of information on homosexuality, its causes, and the fact that people can change, that anyone can aruge otherwise.

They do it by merely parroting slogans, appealing to ignorant sentiment, or attacking the messenger. They never bring up one study, article, fact, or proof of any sort that refutes anything you post. I mean, never. They never even try.

It's like arguing with a shadow. Don't they see this? If they have the opposing point of view, all they need to do is bring some factual support.

But they never do.


90 posted on 11/28/2004 4:04:31 PM PST by little jeremiah (Moral absolutes are what make humans human.)
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