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Question

Do you think it is possible for someone to be born attracted to the same sex?

Answer 1

yes, absolutely. Look at the fact that studies have shown that there are examples in the animal kingdom. Don't tell me they chose it. And think about it, if it does have a genetic component, then how on earth can people say it's unnatural?

Answer 2

Yes Actually there is a great deal of scientific evidence that it is inborn. Beyond scientific evidence there is anecdotal evidence.

The fruit fly study is actually fairly conclusive. But the pheremonal and eye blink studies are also compelling. I've included links below for those that are interested. Beyond that, research increasingly suggests that at least for males, Xq28 is the crucial gene. I am saddened by this, because I believe that once it is proven, gay people will be wiped out -- and I think that is sad, because given the number of species in which homosexuality exists (see Dr. Bruce Bagemihl's book "Biological Exuberance" from St. Martin's Press) I think it serves a purpose.

In addition to scientific evidence is the anecdotal evidence. I never in my life had any sexual feeling for a female -- nor any romantic feelings. I have had romantic feelings for other males since 8. I figured out it was sexual at 11 and came out at 14. I never felt anything for girls, neither do other gay males I know. Some boys manage to suppress it for a time, but when it comes out they admit to having always had the feelings. Likewise for bisexuals, although bisexuals always have feelings for both, and therefore are capable of choice -- for real. Gays are no more capable of choice than straights are.

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Answer 3

Are people attracted to the opposite sex born that way? There is largely popular view which is backed by some scientific investigation into the "gay gene". Would this gay gene, however explain how a man who transitions to a woman then becomes a lesbian? Many in the mainstream community hold onto the view that homosexuality, bisexuality and alternative sexualities are "nature". Is it possible for a person to be born not attracted to either sex?
Whilst the view that people who have other sexual orientations from heterosexuality are devient; what about people who are predomiantely heterosexual and married but occassionally have sexual intercourse with members of the same sex? What about threesomes? Are these people also born that way?
The debate between nurture and nature, has been utilized by many groups in mainstream western culture to explain all sorts of different variations to "heterosexuality". But, if a heterosexual person isnt attracted to either sex, how can this be explained by nature?
If sexual orientation is a matter of nature then why do some tomboy's as children grow up to be heterosexual?
This is not an easy topic to answer. History has to be taken into account. Religion based politics have to be taken into account. It is better for people to believe that alternative sexualities from hetrosexuality (by alternative sexualities I include, gay, queer, questioning, bisexual, predominately hetrosexual but sometimes having fantasies about same sex, predominately hetrosexual but sometimes engaging in sexual acts between a number of different people, both same and opposite sex); are "abnormal" (based on psychiatric and psychological and scientific studies to back up this notion) rather than nurture (which would mean that people have a CHOICE) about their sexual orientaion. If a person chooses to be celebate is this "nature or nurture"? No, it is a choice. It is just more convenient for so many people across the board to consider doing emphatical studies into nature and not, looking at human beings as people as thinking, rational beings. This is just one side of the debate, and I have to say, that many people have different sexual orientations, but sexual orientation in itself is not biological or chemical.

Answer 4

Millions of us are born that way, boss diva. It is very natural. Our problem is that many of our cultures are intolerant of us because they are ignorant of who we really are and afraid that if they make room for us the "straight" people will lose their control over society. But same sex attraction is as much a part of creation as flowers. You can not choose who you are drawn to. You can only live it as a responsible adult. If you find yourself thinking about people of your own gender, be at peace. Be safe, but have fun.

Answer 5

I do think it is possible. I know I was born a lesbian. When I was 3 years old my mother would tell my family that she knew I was going to be gay when I got older. She tried so hard to raise me to look and act like a girl but she knew it wouldn't work.

Answer 6

If you mean in a homosexual sense, I don't believe so. I believe God created man in His image (i.e., a spirit). All that we hear, see, are taught / learn / experience enters our mind, which is where our identity lies and which is a "clean sheet of paper" when we are born. From the moment of our birth, If our mind is not disciplined correctly or allowed to keep or process bad information, then we will make wrong or unhealthy decisions. Unfortunately, we live in a world where those wrong decisions are reinforced, accepted, protected by law and even celebrated. Ultimately, only you are responsible for your decisions. Be very careful what you feed your mind.

Answer 7

Considering it's probably a genetic trait, yes, definately.

Its not a sudden switch from being attracted to the opposite sex, quite a large percentage of gay/lesbian/bi people will tell you then they have never been sexually attracted to the opposite gender.

Answer 8

I was born this way, I know because I was raised in a male dominated home. I had same gender attractions at the age of 5. I am bisexual and it is not something I can help I struggled with it for years and was miserable. After accepting that God made me this way God showed me the truth and I was set free from the bondage Satan had imposed on me for years. You see Satan has used Gods own people to further his agenda. If he can turn the Christians against the homosexuals he can get the homosexuals to sin more easily. And he gets to use "Gods" people to sin for him in what they consider a sanctioned way by making them pass judgment on all homosexual people. I am g0y. We are men who follow biblical principles in our relationships with other men. We are considered the kosher catches of the homosexual community. We don’t do anal sex or effeminate behavior. We really do follow the letter of the law. In law if something is not prohibited out right then it is understood to be allowed. There is no law against any sexual activity that is done in love only those done in lust are considered sinful. The "Christians" have tried to deny us the rights to live in loving unions and have made it hard for love to prevail in a homosexual relationship so that lust is all that is left for some people. See Satan’s plan at work. Give us no options to have stable relationships and you have only sinful lust. God made us in his own image he made Adam first and then took part of him and made Eve. So Adam was made with both elements in him and Eve was made from elements taken out of Adam. It is not so hard to digest that it is possible that Gods plan included homosexuals or that homosexuals are a natural by product of this joining together of elements of both. God made us to love and he made some of us homosexual so that we could test his people’s capacity to accept us and love us. You can not tell me I chose to be this way because I have went through so much therapy and self hate and self denial to get to the place where I accepted that I was bisexual and I am happy. I will not go back to that place again God loves us and wants us to be happy. Some of us are happy with the opposite sex and having children some of us are happy with the same sex and some of us are able to be happy with both. When I accepted my sexual Identity God showed me the g0y he brought me out of bondage. I have not been happier in my life. I am free to be me. The me that God made me to be.

Answer 9

yes definitely attracted but its how to react to it... its the attraction of a person that draw us to them no matter what level it may be at...

Answer 10

yes ,,,
its a gender identity (that means what sex u think u are) which is learned

but what u prefer is mostly inborn and hormonal