If you disagree with homosexuality and you found out it's genetic, would you change your beliefs?

Question

Since it has not yet been proven without a doubt that homosexuality is genetic or caused by factors in the environment, I can't just say it's genetic.

However, if homosexuality is genetic, would you still think it's wrong? Many say homosexuals should fight against their desires, but what if it's in their DNA?

I draw a comparison of when people used to judge people based on their skin color. It's a genetic trait, so people with dark skin can't help it. We all agree that they shouldn't fight it, since they were born with it. So if homosexuality turns out to be genetic, would people stop thinking it's wrong?

And any thumbs down will just let me know I have people who disagree with me, and not whether this is a good or bad question.

advicemom, you bring up a good point. People would then say it's a genetic disorder and pre-born babies would be screened for it.

However, if it would be considered a disease, would people still consider it wrong? That's what I meant by "disagree with homosexuality."

I beg to differ, River.

Humans who are bound by their DNA to be infertile, asexual, or hermaphrodites are not natural means of "making babies." Is it their choice also?

Answer 1

This is is a good question.

I myself am Catholic, and being gay in my religion is not acceptable. Yet I have friends that are gay, and they say it's not something they choose to be, they're just like that.
I also believe that one person does not have the right to judge another person. I think that nobody is perfect, and we all have our mistakes. My religion also says to love one another as they would themselves. So what I do, I respect everybody's religion thoughts and person, I might not agree on some, but I respect.

It's like this, you tell somebody a stealing is bad. ok now they know that stealing is bad, whether they steal or don't steal is up to them, but you've already done your part by telling them it's wrong.

But if indeed being homosexual is genetic, I think religion itself or people who are homophobic might change their views.
As it is, I don't think I or any priest of my religion for that matter would refuse to help somebody just because they are be homosexual.

Answer 2

There have been many scientific studies on biological differences between heterosexual and homosexual people. Some studies have shown differences in the hypothalamus of the brain, but there have been discussions regarding whether the brain started out with the difference or the difference developed over time. The studies on chromosomal differences point to a genetic difference, and as the human genome project continues many scientists say it is only a matter of time until the exact gene that determines sexual preference is found.

Some people are apprehensive about this gene being found. Due to the prejudice against homosexuality and the prospect of the removal of unwanted genes related to disease, there is a concern that homosexuality could be labeled as an unwanted characteristic of a child if parents were given a choice as to which genes they wanted for their children. As the genome project continues, it will not be long until a parent can choose hair color, eye color, and sexual preference for their children.

In regards to the implications that genetic engineering can cause, I highly recommend the book "This Perfect Day" by Ira Levin. It is out of print, but can be found on ebay and amazon.

Answer 3

Good question. A genetic link to homosexuality seems impending - the evidence is mounting in that direction. Check out the research of Alfred Kinsey and Dean Hamer (a more recent scientist) for a start on the genetic and biological predispositions to homosexual orientation.

As far as the bible goes (I saw a few of those when scrolling), that argument is overused and overblown. There is not a word for homosexual in the bible. In the Old Testament, many will point to Leviticus in order to offer 'evidence' for the abomination of homosexuality. However, most Christians refuse to follow most of the other prohibitions and commands in the Levitical code. Consistency is the issue here, and if a person uses the Levitical passages to condemn homosexuality, they would equally have to condemn those who engage in sex with a menstruating woman, with those who eat shellfish, with those who wear clothing of blended fabric, etc.

The New Testament is even more obscure on the subject. The words used (asenokoitai and malakoi) are little used words and scholars are unsure as to their range of meaning. It is likely that they have to do with some sort of sexual immorality (most likely pedophila, male rape, violent male sex) or with effeminate males (which meant something very different then than it does now. A man would be considered effiminate if he did housework, cried in public for any other reason than to mourn a death, etc.)

It appears that homosexual orientation is natural, genetic, biological, and part of the variation that we see in nature. Good question, sorry for the long post.

Answer 4

I believe there are some with genetic predisposition. I also believe there are those who want attention so claim to be. I also believe there are those who are perverted and take advantage of the situation.
There are all kinds of genetic conditions both good and bad. We all have something genetically. For those who are genetically alcoholics or perhaps genius IQ, the decision we must make is 'what do I do with it?'. Whatever IT is.
So, would I look at it differently? NO
God bless.

Answer 5

Karl Heinrich Ulrichs, who printed a chain of booklets in 1864, who first coined the term gay. The term became included into the English vocabulary only earlier the turn of the century. Ulrichs stated that homosexuals are widespread human beings, that homosexuality is inborn, and that sexual relationships between contributors of the comparable intercourse are in keeping with love. He went directly to argue that homosexuals would desire to have the main appropriate to marry one yet another. delusion #a million: Homosexuality is barely a chosen way of existence. straightforward experience ability that somebody does not choose a gay orientation, because of the fact it relatively is no longer likely everyone would consciously choose to be vilified and denigrated by utilising centuries of persecution. some women human beings and men have chosen to be lesbian and gay for countless motives, however the time-honored public of homosexuals do no longer choose to have gay factors of interest; that's only a actuality of their life. study on gay men shows that sexual orientation happens long earlier huge unsleeping selection is even accessible for somebody's action and/or expertise.

Answer 6

Good question. It won't ever be answered. You will have experts who are being paid to find evidence saying yes. I am not being funny it is just the way things go. Skin color is a lot different. All I know is that we seem to be created for creating babies and all of nature is that way. So I would think it more of a choice because of the pattern we find in all living things.

Answer 7

Watch the movie, Kinsey. Kinsey argued with lots of evidence, that being gay/lesbian was a natural thing... however, the establishment still failed to listen and to understand.

Why would two identical sons, brought up by the same mother and father, with the same teachings and upbringing turn out to have one be gay and one be straight if it were anything other than biological. Neither parent conspired to make one gay and the other straight. Both, assumably and arguably were raised exactly the same, with neither suffering from sexual attacks.

I think people who have to lean on the bible to make their meaningless lives more fulfilling will always cast stones.

Answer 8

Well either way genetic or not I'm a straight person that says if someone is gay & happy just let them be

Answer 9

response to opinion^^^ Every sin is equal, if you read the bible, you would know that your sins are thrown into the lake of forgiveness and that as long as you repent god is sure to forgive. Plus, In my personal belief, I think that there are gay people in the world, not out of choice, but as a natural attempt in the human species to try to balance out the overpopulated world.

Answer 10

No, I wouldn't change my beliefs one iota....what I don't understand is that I only care about who I'm having sex with..I don't care what 2 consenting adults do....why should anyone care what I do?