If no Homosexuality gene has been found, how can it be considered innate?

Question

You get whatever you are from your parents. If it can't be traced back to them or their parents, than it can't have been in you ever since you were born.

Then again, everyone has characteristics that are not innate. Things that we learned from the outside world and make choices on ourselves. hmmmmmmmm.

Answer 1

Before stating "it can't have been in you ever since you were born" in your question, you may want to check out some scientific studies on the matter.

My first source shows that homosexuality for males has been linked to the Xq28 in males; second source is on a genetic link of the X chromosome to a gay person's mother; third source is on gene variations on the X chromosome; fourth source states that it "confirms that there is a strong genetic basis for sexual orientation, and that for some gay men, genes on the X chromosome are involved," and the last source is on a link between brain structure and homosexuality.

Answer 2

Every single person I have interviewed or that I read up on, who turned to homosexuality, had one thing in common:

They had ALL been sexually abused. Some as late as a 21 yr old female raped.

I could not find my source, but on KRLD Radio, there was a doctor interviewed on the subject approximately 3-4 yrs ago. He said that molestation can put the person through so much psychological trauma that there is a sudden and permanent change in the hormones. The person "halts" at a specific level of emotional and social development.

I have two male cousins, from different sides of the family who are gay. Both were molested at young ages.

Answer 3

For the record, I was never raped. I was never sexually molested in any way, shape, or form. I've always found both men and women attractive, and I'm perfectly comfortable with myself and the fact that I am and always have been bisexual. You, on the other hand, sound like you may be lacking a bit in self-confidence and need to ask aggravating questions of others. For me it wasn't a choice. Maybe for you it is. I'm not going to dispute your choice, please don't dispute the person I am. And to the folks posting about how 'everyone' who's gay or bi was raped?

No. We weren't. That's called a generalization, and is inaccurate.

Answer 4

If no heterosexuality gene has been found, how can it be considered innate? Or "natural?"

That's a logical fallacy. OTHER evidence points to sexual orientation being innate. Until all the functions of the genes are known (they are not) you cannot rule out that sexuality genes exist.

Answer 5

The gay gene for women and men has been found, 2 months ago.

Do your research all by yourself through legitimate sources like I have. I shall not help such a person as yourself. You need therapy.

And by the way, I am not gay, nor am I homophobic, like you are.

I am happily married to my beautiful, most intelligent wife of 14 years, and we have 2 children.

Answer 6

Google "recessive genes" first of all. Second of all, genes are NOT the only biological factor involved in our development. There is evidence to support a biological FACTOR (it's not a simple one to one cause and effect relationship: as one would expect, sexuality is really complex), but truth is we don't really know.

Answer 7

Derek, I don't dismiss you as a homophobe because I think you are probably a decent sort underneath this preoccupation with gays.

Instead of asking us to explain ourselves to you, maybe you need to start asking questions of your self. You might start examining who you are and what really motivates you to come in to the LGBT so often. Its not your religion alone (though I suspect you wrestle with that too) since many of your questions aren't about theology and gays.

A lot of guys have been where you are at now. Step away from these Answer boards and examine your own self. Come to grips about what really are the questions you should be asking of yourself.

Answer 8

So tell me, when exactly did you become [presumedly] straight? And since LGBT people can make straight children, then this cannot be considered innate either by your faulty logic.

God makes LGBT people, and straight people, and everyone in between, exactly as they are, and God doesn't make junk! Instead of trying to defame or explain one side or the other, why not just accept God's gifts, and all God's people, just as they are?

Answer 9

Genetic research is not finished. Just because they have not found it, does not mean it does exist. Chris gave you some great sites to look at for the most recent research. Frankly, some of the most recent scientific findings look very conclusive to me.

Answer 10

You know nothing of genetics at all do you? You've never heard of recessive traits, genetic predispositions, benign mutations, or any of the hundred other little issues that go along with genetics? If not, then you are doing nothing but showing your ignorance in your pathetic little attempt to back up your own personal bigotry. Try reading a book sometime and perhaps you won't look so boorish.