When did you decide to become heterosexual? Men, does your manhood rise when see a nice looking guy in a pair of tight wranglers? Does the thought of a naked man turn you on? If so, do you decide at that moment of erection that even though your body wants a piece of that guy, you don't want to be homosexual? Or were you born straight, and therefore the above does not apply to you?
Women, does the thought of ample bossom and shapely thighs, long legs, and silky smooth skin cause your undies to soak in the natural juices of your womanhood? Does looking at a pretty woman walking down the street make you crave the smell of fresh "flowers" to de-flower? If so, do you decide at that moment that you don't want to be homosexual, or does the above not apply to you?
The thought of a naked guy does not cause trouser tents under my desk, it actually causes the opposite, instantly, But that's me, not everyone. I don't have a choice. Do you?
2007-11-20 02:58:33 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I appreciated your question when it was directed at Women, but not when it was directed to men.
I didn't have a choice at my reaction..........hmmmmmmm.
I think the reactions are making your point for you.
2007-11-20 03:04:57 · answer #1 · answered by ɹɐǝɟsuɐs Blessed Cheese Maker 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The first time I saw a question like this, making the point of "when did you CHOOSE to be straight," it really opened my mind. I never thought about it that way until someone on here pointed it out, although not as graphically as you did. :-)
It's good that you have illustrated it so plainly for people who don't get it. Of course, the fundies will say that you have a choice to actually have sex and that's what's wrong. I'd be curious to know how many of them actually practice hetero abstinence as they preach to the gays to be celibate at the same time.
2007-11-20 11:10:07 · answer #2 · answered by Kiwi 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Religious theists who think homosexuality is a sin don't have to believe it is a choice. Even if it were genetic that would be part of that individual's own sinful nature.
I'm a hetero Anglican Christian, and pro-gay through and through, by the way. I just don't think empathy can cross the boundary you want it to cross here....
Edit: I deleted an obnoxious bit at the top.
2007-11-20 11:05:23 · answer #3 · answered by ledbetter 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If this is the case, then how do you explain the thousands who after living the homosexual lifestyle for a time decide to have relations with those of the opposite sex and have children.
It is this amorphous concept that it has to be ingrained in our nature, because if it were not, then it does indeed become a perversion and something that can be looked upon as unacceptable. (let the thumbs down begin)
Ath
2007-11-20 11:05:44 · answer #4 · answered by athanasius was right 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I must admit, I am at times attracted to both men and women. I make the choice to indulge or not each time this attraction occurs. Based on my religious teachings, I have always chosen not to participate in homosexual activity. Though I am far from one of the "Gays are gonna burn!" fundies.
Brightest Blessings
2007-11-20 11:07:04 · answer #5 · answered by Celestian Vega 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
no choice. I was born straight. some people were born gay. all are children of Mother Earth and all have the same right to be here and to love the people of their choice.
2007-11-20 23:33:06 · answer #6 · answered by Lady Morgana 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As always, the confusion comes from the fact that the world is not black and white, and that non-heterosexuality is can come from both nature and nurture (and usually shades of both).
BTW: ((Suzanne)). LOL. Clever and well said.
2007-11-20 12:44:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nicely put!!!!
If christians had to apologize for being straight, for a few days, maybe they might ''straighten' up their act.
Homosexuals don't have any more choice about their sexuality, than heterosexuals do.
I do not understand why people (christians) fail to realize this fact.
2007-11-20 11:06:03 · answer #8 · answered by cassandra 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
While the predeliction towards homosexuality may or may not be a personal choice (I think there's ample evidence for both sides), it is unquestionably true that engaging in a homosexual act is a personal choice.
Just as a heterosexual person can choose abstinence, so can a homesexual person choose to be abstinent.
2007-11-20 11:04:12 · answer #9 · answered by mzJakes 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It is not a choice but something you are born with although many Christians on here say they get aroused when thinking about Jesus. That is probably unrelated.
2007-11-20 11:09:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
everyone makes choices to act or react so I find it hard to say someone must be on one side or the other.
LOVE is a choice not a demand.--who someone loves is a choice.--CHOOSE WISELY. MORAL TENETS are involved with choices.
2007-11-20 11:15:19 · answer #11 · answered by j.wisdom 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋