And what do you primarily base your answer on? Personal experience? That of your GLBT friends and acquaintances? Counselors? Reading? Courses in school?
2006-08-24 23:58:45 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
I base my sexual orientation on the following:
1. My instinctive feelings when I look at a woman or a man: my initial reaction to women can be a neck-snapping "WOW!" followed by a fear of betrayal. With men, I avoid eye contact for fear of being caught.
2. My predominate sexual fantasies: men dominate far more than do women.
3. My conversations with two counselors: one counselor described me as "genuinely bisexual" as I have no revulsion having sex with either, and a longing for both, though not simultaneous; the other, upon hearing of my low testosterone, divulged information about his own nephew whose levels are also low.
4. My measureably low testosterone levels: with the low levels of testosterone comes the theory of higher than normal levels of pheromone when compared to the average male.
5. My experiences with both women and men: I've made love with more men than women, though I've enjoyed both.
2006-08-25 00:39:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Boy, I get frustrated when somebody kidnaps my religion and claims a "Christian" basis for discrimination against gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans people. I'm a Christian, and there is nothing in Christ's teachings that supports hatred or discrimination.
And there is no science that supports a "cure" for a disease which all the major medical organizations agree is not a disease at all.
Anyway, there is no choice involved. Many of us chose to be straight, and it just didn't work out. So it's nature, the way we were made. I think the nurture part comes into how early we come out, how comfortable we are with our orientation, and with some of the ways we act out our orientation, or not.
2006-08-25 08:27:17 · answer #2 · answered by michael941260 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I was born a lesbian. I was raised by hetero parents. I think many of us are born with our attractions to the same gender or opposite gender. But I also have met those who later realized who they were attracted to. I just always knew I wasn't meant for men. They're nice as friends, but I don't desire them sexually or romantically. I get all of those feelings for my wife, though. It's really not a choice. Your feelings are a package deal (in my experience). You can either follow what's already in you, or live miserably in denial.
2006-08-25 09:46:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
totally natural! I was born a lesbian to hetero parents (like we all are). no "influences" growing up, i.e. I was not molested/raped/abused, I didn't know anyone openly gay growing up, nor did I even meet anyone gay until after I realized I was a lesbian. I have always been attracted to women, never to men. that's based on my personal experience, and the experiences of all of my gay/lesbian friends....
2006-08-25 11:08:33 · answer #4 · answered by redcatt63 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as a lesbian...i'm going to base my answer on my experiences, other LGBT friends that i have, and my own personal research into why i am the way i am. and i truly believe that it is nature. scientists have found something in the DNA of homosexuals, and whatnot. so i believe that it is nature.
2006-08-25 09:52:15 · answer #5 · answered by jillybean2213 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Everything is natural. We are all a part of nature. There is no such thing as "unnatural", as everything in the world is part of nature.
However, these days society likes to give people labels.
2006-08-25 07:02:44 · answer #6 · answered by shoby_shoby2003 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Nature. It is somewhere between a genetic predisposition and a hormonal situation that occurs in the womb, from what I am currently reading on the research.
2006-08-25 07:02:37 · answer #7 · answered by IndyT- For Da Ben Dan 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
sexual orientation is godgiven - whether you are pro- or antigay. Its not a choice. the only choice there is is if somebody chooses not to be homosexual, and believe me that is a hard way to go
2006-08-25 08:49:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nature. I base that on me.
2006-08-25 12:15:05 · answer #9 · answered by Q~T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many homosexuals hold to the belief that they were born that way, and there are some researchers who suggest, on the basis of several recent studies, that there may be a genetic predisposition toward homosexuality in some people. However, even those who argue this believe that certain environmental factors would also have to be present for the condition to develop. In any case, other scientists have challenged these studies, and there is presently no generally accepted scientific evidence that the homosexual inclination is inborn. Also, in a broken world, the discovery of a genetic link would not prove that such a condition was God's intent.
It must be emphasized that even if a biological predisposition to homosexuality in some people exists, it would not change God's opposition to the behavior. Neither would it change the fact that through the transforming power of Jesus Christ freedom from sinful behavior is always available. In addition, many strugglers discover growing heterosexual attractions as they address underlying problems with the help of competent Christian support and counseling.
A recent book which discusses genetics and homosexuality is "Homosexuality and the Politics of Truth" by Dr. Jeffrey Satinover. For a practical guide to overcoming homosexuality, the book "Coming out of Homosexuality" by Bob Davies and Lori Rentzel would be helpful. These books would be available through most Christian bookstores or by contacting Regeneration Books, P. O. Box 9830, Baltimore, Maryland 21284-9830, telephone: (410) 661-4337. Exodus International North America—P. O. Box 540119, Orlando, Florida, 32854, telephone: (888) 264-0877—provides information about homosexuality and Christian ministries which help those impacted by homosexuality.
The Bible, in Genesis, in chapters one and two, provides God's blueprint for marriage and for His good gift of sex. The gift is only to be enjoyed within a marriage between a man and a woman. There are no exceptions suggested, such as homosexual partnerships. From Genesis on, the Bible praises the marriage of a man and a woman, but it speaks only negatively of homosexual behavior whenever it is mentioned.
The Old Testament states, "Do not lie with a man as one lies with a woman; that is detestable" (Leviticus 18:22 and 20:13). The New Testament agrees, listing "homosexual offenders" among a list of people who "will not inherit the kingdom of God" unless they are cleansed through Christ (1 Corinthians 6:9-11). Other passages are Genesis, chapter 19; Romans 1:18-32; 1 Timothy 1:8-11; Jude, verse 7. However, it is important to note that the Bible speaks only of homosexual behavior (which would include lust—choosing to fantasize about behavior), not unchosen feelings. God will not judge a Christian guilty for his or her involuntary feelings.
Sometimes it is said that the Bible does not record any words of Jesus about homosexuality, and therefore it must be acceptable to God. However, the Bible does not record sayings of Jesus about a number of other specific sins either. When people asked Jesus about marriage, He told them to remember what Genesis said about God's plan for marriage (Matthew 19:1-12). So, in this sense, Jesus did have something to say about homosexual partnerships. If people had asked Him, He would have told them to remember what God said about marriage in Genesis. God only blessed sex within the committed marriage relationship of a man and a woman.
Some have tried to reinterpret what the Bible says, in an effort to approve homosexual relationships
2006-08-25 07:01:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋