================================================ Subject: Re: ncr: really random question From: "Alexis M" To: Date: Mon 15 Oct 2001 20:32:04 GMT ================================================ Lol, talk about a debatable topic! This one has been debated for years on end. I had actually done some research of my own a while back from curiosity to better understand it. But I just fail to see how a sexual preference is genetic. To me, that's like saying a preference in horror movies is genetic, or a favorite food is genetic. In no way am I saying I'm right on this, I hope that's not how I'm coming across. I'm just saying my opinion on the whole thing and I do believe it is a preference that people have the choice to turn to. Predisposition to homosexuality can work in different ways. If people have this "gene", but in some way it is "prohibited" (for lack of a better word), there are MANY exceptions. Someone could grow up in a household that's open to anything, then experiment for themselves and say "this just isn't for me" even if it is in their "genetic make-up". Anyway, I don't think I've come across those websites you posted, I'll check 'em out. :) ---------- Tara writes: From: Tara To: CREED-DISCUSS@WINDUPLIST.COM Subject: Re: ncr: really random question Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2001 15:58:16 -0400 With all due respect, Alexis, your statements about homosexuality/bisexuality definitely NOT being genetically determined is like saying that someone's "choice" to be left-handed, or their "choice" to be musically talented, isn't a genetic predisposition. Personally, I've never done that much research into it, so I don't know what's true and what's not. I did a web search on it, and there are a lot of conflicting theories, both for and against the "gay gene" theory. Apparently, researchers have found differences in the brains of homosexuals and heterosexuals. What that means, however, is up for debate. One theory is that the genetic differences mean only that there's a predisposition towards homosexuality, but the person may not "live up to" that predisposition (like a person being genetically predisposed to alcoholism, or to be very tall, or to be artistic). Just because the genetic possibility is greater, doesn't mean the person will actually live up to said predisposition. Someone who should be tall might suffer malnutrition as a child and thus never reach their potential height; someone who is predisposed to alcoholism may never have the opportunity to imbibe, someone who's predisposed to homosexuality may grow up in a household that believes homosexuality is a sin, and therefore never open themselves up to the possibility. All I'm saying is, it's hard to say whether the biological consideration is true or false... even scientists can't agree on it. However, here are some websites, for those interested in further research: http://hcqsa.virtualave.net/studies.html http://www.narth.com/docs/istheregene.html http://www-2.cs.cmu.edu/afs/cs.cmu.edu/user/scotts/bulgarians/science-pg.htm l Lots more for anyone who wants them, but I don't want to go over the line limit. Tara ----- Original Message ----- From: Alexis M. To: Sent: Monday, October 15, 2001 6:34 PM Subject: Re: ncr: really random question > And BTW....to other posts on the whole genetic thing......Frankly I think > it's bullsh*t. I just can't agree that homosexuality is something > genetic. I believe it's a preference. If a guy likes a guy, ok! But > saying that they were born that way is just an easy way out for people to > THINK they understand homosexuality and judge it that way. "Oh he's gay, > he can't help it though, I feel sorry for him." I believe it is a > choice, and a hard one at that, to make. You can't help who you are > attracted to. What I'd like to know is what is the scientific excuse for > Bisexuals? Can't be born like that can you? To unsubscribe or change your preferences for the Creed-Discuss list, visit: http://www.winduplist.com/ls/discuss/form.asp ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/. To unsubscribe or change your preferences for the Creed-Discuss list, visit: http://www.winduplist.com/ls/discuss/form.asp