If it could be proven that homosexuality was genetic....?

Question

Would Christians support embryonic stem cell research if the cells came from gay fetuses? Since of course, they're going to hell anyway?

Answer 1

I am a Christian, and do not have problems with either gays or stem cell research.

Answer 2

Many people have criticized your question, but I think it is a good issue to discuss. First of all, the more conservative Christians, who I'm assuming your question is directed to, do not support stem cell research in any case. Secondly, there really is't any such thing as a "gay fetus." LDS tenshi, I must acknowledge your point that a genetic predisposition does not mean a person is destined to a certain fate. Even if the gene is active in someone, the choice can still be made. Conditioning can be a big factor.

Even if Christians accepted stem cell research, I think they would be repulsed by the idea of a fetus with that genetic propensity. They would probably want all of them screened for it, even if they are being used just to clone organs.

Finally, your question also raises the issue of attitude toward gays if it is determined that genetics really plays a role. They could argue that it is a proclivity that doesn't have to be followed, but I could ask why God would make genetic traits which increase the probability of homosexuality. In other words, it's not an *entirely* conscious, deliberate choice on the part of gays to be that way. Would fundies be any more sympathetic if they believed God created genes that nudge people in that direction?

(Note, I don't believe that God made genes, but *they* do.)

Answer 3

First of all, Christians already know that sin is genetic.
I'm wondering how a "gay gene" would be passed from generation to generation, but it really doesn't matter.
No, I would NOT support embryonic stem cell research, just because you could prove to me that the BABY would be "born gay", any more than I would if you could prove that he'd be a "born liar".
There is nothing to support your claim that "they're going to hell anyway", that's just cruel. It is up to each individual to decide how he will live his life, and there have been people with gay tendencies who have CHOSEN, all on their own, to live a celibate life in order to bring themselves closer to God.
I have even heard of gay people who have "gone straight" and are now happily hetero. It does happen.
In the end, it is up to God, not to me, or anyone else to judge anyone else for their sins. I don't know about anyone else, but I'm too busy dealing with my own to worry about anyone else's.

NOTE: You do know that there are safer, better ways to harvest stem cells, I hope, than by having to murder an infant?
I thought this was pretty common knowledge by now.
Stem cells are a very poor reason to kill a baby.

Answer 4

Oh, LOVE this question! And one that I've often wondered myself.

BUT, if it could be proved that homosexuality was genetic, then it wouldn't be a choice anymore. It would be no different than having green eyes or blue. Since it would be genetic, there would be no need to use stem cells or gene therapy because it wouldn't be a sin anymore.

It isn't conciously defying God since it is beyond their control, so it wouldn't be considered a sin anymore--just like eating fish on fridays. Suddenly, the rules would be changed because humans decided so, not because God did. It would only further prove human error and how much we've let dogma take over our religions.

Answer 5

I think some homosexuality is genetic...and as of now, I am not against stem cell research...as long as we obtain the cells in a righteous way.

Just being gay doesn't send a person to hell. Acting on it does if they refuse to repent forever.

Answer 6

no, they can spend a lifetime of wild freaky gay sex biting pillows and splooging in each other's faces and still go to heaven.

throw in a coulple billion murders and still, so long as in thier final breath they accept jesus, the slate is clean. Isn't that a bit like chosing liposuction over diet and excercise for weight loss/management?

EDIT: seriously though, there are legitimate issues you touch on about gays and genetics, as well as a potential scientific argument to debate that at least has more relevance than an unsubstantiated book with an unknown author. Also from prior questions on this board it is clear that christians are as yet unable to understand the concept of "mutation". Funny, in order to even make an argument about something they hate, they have to accept as fact something else they hate.

- I love it.

Answer 7

1 - It's not just Christians , it's also Jews and Islamics

2 - You can't say that somebody is going to hell , that's God's job , but you can give people a message or a direction of some kind

3 - IF is not possible since it isn't genetic , it's a choice , whether they were willing or not

Answer 8

Other then the fact that this is a ridiculous question, I'll answer it this way...

Just because something can be inherited doesn't mean that the child will inherit it. My sister has red hair, my mother has brown and my father has black. Me and my sister have green eyes but my mother has blue and my father has brown.

Murder is murder and it is not your call where the person will go...heaven or hell

Answer 9

ArmyDog16 i don't be gay love is a choice due too the fact we cannot control chemicals and since love is chemical based i have no choice in who i love

Answer 10

No. Never. You are entitled to ask the question though and I am therefore allowing myself to say I find it repulsive.
No offence.