If it isn't discovered then how can you claim that one in five are really gay? oh well. Forget I said anything.El Taco the Rogue said:
Poll: Is Sexual Orientation Nurture or Nature?
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To put it simply, I think genes make you gay, straight, or some mixture thereof, and nurture influences the characteristics you find attractive in the gender(s) you are attracted to.
actually you are correct, it's no anal sex, that includes both man-man and man-woman, i'd say woman-woman but they didn't have the "tools" (pun intended) at the time the bible was written.edinflames said:
it's is more of a way to live in the desert than a bad thing in the eyes of god. this is because if you've ever been in the desert or at the beach you know that sand gets EVERYWHERE and with anal sex you can develop small tears and coupled with not good hygiene you get infections and death
actually there's a very simple reason for it a built in population control mechanism, ie if you're gay you probly won't procreate and therefore we won't overpopulate too muchEldritch Warlord said:
as for the topic on hand, it's nature, the only time nurture comes into play is when you go into denial about your orientation or you "stop being gay". in reality you don't stop liking the type of ppl you do, you just don't pursue relationships with them in an open fashion
my word, we had this discussion in my high school english class. let me state at once that there is no definite answer, we do not know enough from either perspective to conclude anything.
i will however say that lenient people have a higher tendency to become homo/bisexual, simply because it is in the nature of their mind.
i will however say that lenient people have a higher tendency to become homo/bisexual, simply because it is in the nature of their mind.
Uhm...you do know that homosexuality is as old as mankind itself right?, there have always been people who have been attracted to the same sex, its a part of nature, most of the animals have homosexuality within their races as well, its a well documented fact.SnowCold said:
So saying that homosexuality is something new is just ignorant, look up the facts.
And about the poll: All nature, sure, parents can confuse you, but whatever they say you will be into one gender or the other (or both), its just how it goes, i know people from just about every possible situation, straight guy with a gay dad, homosexual guy with a biggot dad etc.., nurture is a huge part of ones personality, yes, but it doesnt have anything to do with ones sexual orientation, true that some may be chocked at a young age by such acts (alot of serial killers have had it like that), but that just sped up the proccess, gay people with gay parents would be gay even if both parents were straight, it just would've taken them a bit longer to accept it.
Mmmmm yeah, while the human genome is mapped out, they are still determining what genes do what and when and how. They haven't perfectly mapped it out saying, "All these genes are responsible for this, and all these genes over here do this. And these genes do this."Bulletinmybrain said:
You can check it out here: http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/home.shtml
Essentially, sexual orientation has been identified as a group of biological factors in the human body, plain and simple. Whether it's a genetic trait or functional development remains to be seen - but there are biological indicators that identify with homosexual behavior.
You can't say that it's entirely a choice - the choice comes whether to suppress the urges or follow them. And some people have difficulty suppressing natural, biological functions.
All this is based on fact and research. You can check APA studies, various WHO studies and several European physiological studies. Almost all evidence points to a series of biological and mental factors that appear as the person develops. Some as early as 8 or 9 years old.
Thank you. One thing that the scientific community is trying to impress on society is that this isn't something to be afraid of. It's not a communicable or directly learned behavior. There are many complex factors involved, and to try and pinpoint any one at this time is merely a waste of time. What we can identify is the cultural, social and personal impact of homosexual behavior, and mostly, it's harmless, as it is a sexual orientation without deviant methodology.Thewolfman said:
Most people who say it's purely a nuture thing should go and read about the science behind being gay. Not just the psychological or the sociological, but the chemical and biological research. My degree required it, and I find it to be something quite interesting. Especially the cultural aspects of it.
It's preeeety much entirely natural. For the most part is about half genetic factors, half the factors present in the womb at the time of pregnancy. I never delved too deeply into -what- those factors were (never had reason to) but that's the most reasonable explanation I've come across that makes sense to me.
I admit, I'm bi, scan as straight (most of the time) and am essentially gay in terms of relationships. aka the worst bisexual ever, as well.
I think the 'effects' of homosexuality are misunderstood though; I -highly- doubt people have a the affectations naturally.
I admit, I'm bi, scan as straight (most of the time) and am essentially gay in terms of relationships. aka the worst bisexual ever, as well.
I think the 'effects' of homosexuality are misunderstood though; I -highly- doubt people have a the affectations naturally.
Homosexuality is a birth defect, pure and simple. Not saying that gay people are any less capable than normal straight people or bashing or anything like that, but studies show that gay men's brains react differently to male phermones than straight men's do. If you choose to be gay, then you're an idiot seeking attention and are more than likely just bi or dumb.
