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Actually, sexuality is malleable. It is not fixed by designer genes in the DNA contrary to what has passed for "science" and the frequently repeated lie. There are some pretty clear differences in statistical data that give strong evidence that homosexuality is a learned behaviour.
The average 2.6% of homosexually identifying individuals is NOT spread equally over geographical areas. The factor varies by a power of ten. Urbanites are much more likely to so identify and range up to 9-10% of populations in some surveys. Rural surveys may have an icidence of 0.5 - 0.6%. These are anonymous surveys, by the way. So, there is pretty good evidence that sociological factors are at work. The old "nurture" aspect of the nature vs nurture debate. Then there are the individuals who have exited the homosexual life style. Think of it as reverse outing - O my gosh, I'm straight. The incidence is between 30 and 60% successful heterosexual orienting in persons in psychological and religious programs. That's pretty phenomenal evidence for choice and wilful selection, if you consider it. Here's a link to such a group (religious): http://www.exodus-international.org/ I'll try to locate a non-religious link to a psychological program. Just think though that if you have "alleged" transgendered persons "trapped" in the wrong sex's body, there must be some psychological evaluation and processing to undergo before definitive surgical change. Similarly, it is quite possible that persons who elected homosexuality for whatever variety of reason may also change their minds. The point is that the sexual aspect of a person is not hardwired by DNA as say a Down's individual is by 3 number 21 chromosomes.
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I tend to agree (that sexuality is not fixed from birth), and I think that's the position of most sensible people who've studied the matter. But there are three points to make:
1) I don't see anyone actually making the argument that it is entirely genetic. There is no "lie". It is the usual reactionary tactic of putting up a misrepresentative straw man argument and throwing rocks at it. 2) In that context, "reorientation" programmes are all the more sinister. It reminds me of the Soviet approach to counter-revolutionaries. 3) The key point is that it's largely irrelevant. I prefer red wine over white but that doesn't mean that I should sign up for some indoctrination programme on the merits of chardonnay. Last edited by The Gaffer : 06-14-2006 at 05:50 PM. |
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Genuinely and thouroughly puzzled, Nurv I also agree that sexuality is malleable as in, not fixed. Is it possible to agree with The Gaffer and Inked at the same time!? ![]() ![]() Because it is not fixed and not heritable still doesn't mean people can help that they're gay (or not gay) though. ![]()
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Seemingly! ![]() * Waves to Nurv * Oh, and some data ![]() American Psychiatric Association Position Statement on Conversion Therapies; American Psychological Association Q&A on homosexuality Some choice quotes from the latter: Quote:
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It's a genuine Nurv lurv in!!
blows kiss to Nurv for no particular reason ... adds a Gaffer style wave and a Rian style huggle too .... anyone want to raise? ![]() *some cabbage Ri? * ![]() Last edited by Butterbeer : 06-14-2006 at 06:16 PM. |
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Let's have a polyamorous, metrosexual love-in. Bagsy the top bunk..
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I'll join that lurv in!
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Sexual identity is a complex matter, influenced by many things. It’s all about the brain really. Genes affect our brain a lot. Hormones and many other physiological factors form how the brain functions and influence what we think, what we feel and what we like. Then of course is the environment which also has a huge influence on the brain and also to a great extent determines which genes are to be expressed. As the quote in The Gaffer’s post says – ...most scientists today agree that sexual orientation is most likely the result of a complex interaction of environmental, cognitive and biological factors. Statistical data doesn’t say homosexuality is a “learned” behaviour. That is only one possible answer that could explain the gathered data. Statistics is a science where there are often many possible answers and one must always be careful to try and figure them all out and not just pick one and claim it is correct. It’s often easy to believe there is only one simple answer to explain data and I understand that people with a religious agenda for instance aren’t too eager to think further to find other explanations. But statistics need objectivity and an open mind. That homosexuality is a “learned” behaviour is only true to a small extent. I’d rather say our sexual identity is a gained characteristic that may change if we are subjected to environmental or bodily changes. There’s a whole lot of psychology involved as well. Quote:
![]() Social and cultural factors do affect the incidence of homosexuality around the globe. Does that mean that sexual identity is a conscious choice – that in cultures where homosexuality is more accepted, people are more likely to make the choice to become homosexuals? No, we can’t jump to such conclusions. Perhaps it is probable that that which a society consider is wrong affects people’s minds on a subconscious level as well. In such a society, a person’s brain would be less likely to promote a sexual preference for the same sex because the subconscious signals that homosexuality is wrong. To cut it short – yes, surely sociological factors are at work in most cases. Still, that doesn’t mean by far that being gay is a conscious choice. Quote:
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Let the polyamory commence!
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I'm Christian too and obviously I don't think that about gays!
I think what GreyMouser was getting at is that there will be inaccyuracies in the poll given people's reluctance to put personal information on a survey, given the information, their personality, where they live, etc.
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Sorry to intercede...but my life appears to be "The Social Experiment" at times.....[sigh]
In complete honesty that I feel free to reviel here, my net home away from home, is this......I've only managed to become involved with LTR's with females....resulting in peculair relationships and ultimately finalizing in complete seperation.....[rats!] So, knowing me as many of you do [insert bizarre DNA genome] I've recently began a life experiment with dating the male species..... Big change, big difference. I've run into a couple of stumbling blocks but otherwise I'm doing fine with the more natural Girl/Boy relationship. God help me [uh, that's a real prayer by the way] to figure this out. At this point I feel that if some divine healing charge would make me a definative Boy or Girl my many troubles would be a history quickly forgotten. [looks up for lightning bolts] Truth be told, I'm rather happy with the my more comfortable role [since I'm female in the eyes of the goverment and society anyway]. But while my new BF appears to be quite happy with my gender status....I'm realizing how "incomplete" I am physically.....this DNA 'sitting on a fence' body of mine is giving me pains more than ever....thought it was supposed to get easier as I got older....[sigh] Anyhoo, big change in life style for EB and I'm about 80% sure it's good...but really, that's about the best it's ever got for me. So here's the thing.....Fear of God is a very real thing for me...Hope and Faith in being with [someday] those I love and who loved me lies in a deep rooted faith of God [ehh, to wordy for this quick post] So, am I sinning when I am with a girl....or with a man......or should I be a monk/nun!!!????!!!!! ugh!!!! No wonder I love beer....I'm certain it loves me [gulp gulp gulp!!! LOL] ![]()
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Beer + Pizza = N'uff said ![]() Happy to be here The HACBR has been alerted to my postings…..Hobbits Against Constant Beer References Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. --Ben Franklin I want my Mooter T-Shirt! ![]() Last edited by EarthBound : 06-16-2006 at 09:55 PM. |
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No need to be "sorry to intercede", EB - it's not interceding when a friend comes by to talk!
![]() I think that since you've chosen to go with the female side, then you need to date men, but really, as long as you're taking it to God then I think you'll be fine. Things won't necessarily be easy, but no one has it easy in this life, and we both know that God does amazing works deep in our hearts through difficulties. Speaking of difficulties, I took my son to get his ears checked today (he had surgery 2 months ago, and there's a reddish area that needed to be checked). Well, halfway there, I realized that I hadn't transferred his wheelchair into the car I was driving, and it was too late to turn back. And the handicapped parking placard was in the other car, too! ![]() Not that that's near as difficult as your situation *Moothug* but I had to vent!
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Why fear God, EB?
who preaches this malignant hatred in the name of the lord? Beer? Beer is a friend for a short time and at times in need, but it is no more. The Lord Loves. any that sayeth differently do the devils work. ware! Satan's minnions. Glad you are 80% happy ... and that is indeed NOT normal .... it's way over the odds of any "shangri-la" hallowed land of "normalness" that you crave for... ![]() ![]() heh, hows tricks babe? send me an email, it'd be good to have a chat. best, BB x x x |
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Best of luck EarthBound! Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.
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