Cilogy. You need to start more threads. Usually original, always thought provoking.
Another crazy poll by yours truly ... Uncle Cilogy!
So here goes my usual disclaimer: I hope this hasn't already been created as another poll. If it is please lock the topic or destroy it or eat it or blah blah blah.
Okay now:
With the war on sexuality going on (on all fronts) would you apply the same argument of genetic quality of homosexuality to religion?shock: blasphemy!)
Seriously, I was having a similar discussion with a pastor/priest/reverend/whatever of a local church, a person whom I am very good friends with. He runs a church in Texas which is actually pro-homosexuality (gasp! blasphemy again!) So we got to talking about it and he ended up concluding that religion is essentially the choice of a person and homosexuality has not yet been determined as a choice or a genetic trait.
I would say that's a fair argument, since religion is concerned more with the spirituality and free will of a person rather than their attraction or sexuality.
(could be confusing)
What do you think?
Are you serious? If you are thank you very much I try so damn hard. :rofl
Of course I am. No weird smilie. Why don't people think I'm serious when I give someone here a compliment?
While upbringing / education / "free will" are certainly the primary factors in determining how religious a person is, I think it's certainly plausible that there could be a gene that predisposes a person toward being more skeptical or more credulous in matters of faith. Neurologists have pinpointed the regions of the brain that are particularly active during religious experiences; perhaps those regions are naturally more active in some people than others because of our genetics.
Another crazy poll by yours truly ... Uncle Cilogy!
So here goes my usual disclaimer: I hope this hasn't already been created as another poll. If it is please lock the topic or destroy it or eat it or blah blah blah.
Okay now:
With the war on sexuality going on (on all fronts) would you apply the same argument of genetic quality of homosexuality to religion?shock: blasphemy!)
Seriously, I was having a similar discussion with a pastor/priest/reverend/whatever of a local church, a person whom I am very good friends with. He runs a church in Texas which is actually pro-homosexuality (gasp! blasphemy again!) So we got to talking about it and he ended up concluding that religion is essentially the choice of a person and homosexuality has not yet been determined as a choice or a genetic trait.
I would say that's a fair argument, since religion is concerned more with the spirituality and free will of a person rather than their attraction or sexuality.
(could be confusing)
What do you think?
Orientation has been shown to be determined very early, while I don't think "religious orientation" has been. While environment probably plays a role in both, I think it plays a much much larger role in determining religious beliefs.
By the way, homosexuality is not either choice or genetic, there are other options.
Yeah I agree. What I am surprised at is the fact that people aren't using this argument as a way to "combat" others in the religious debate.
Like what?
God only knows!.....:lol:
Like what?
No, just like the homo arguement, it is choice, plain & simple.....
Not in the least. Research has determined that sexual orientation, hetero- and homo- is determined by one or a combination of the following factors: genetic structure. biological/chemical, social impact. Religious orientation is a learned behavior. One may be predisposed towards a sect such as orthodox or reformed, based on one's personality, but the religion itself is a learned behavior. One may be attracted to a leaning, but the understanding of beliefs are something that one is taught.
Too harsh.....EDIT
Another crazy poll by yours truly ... Uncle Cilogy!
So here goes my usual disclaimer: I hope this hasn't already been created as another poll. If it is please lock the topic or destroy it or eat it or blah blah blah.
Okay now:
With the war on sexuality going on (on all fronts) would you apply the same argument of genetic quality of homosexuality to religion?shock: blasphemy!)
Seriously, I was having a similar discussion with a pastor/priest/reverend/whatever of a local church, a person whom I am very good friends with. He runs a church in Texas which is actually pro-homosexuality (gasp! blasphemy again!) So we got to talking about it and he ended up concluding that religion is essentially the choice of a person and homosexuality has not yet been determined as a choice or a genetic trait.
I would say that's a fair argument, since religion is concerned more with the spirituality and free will of a person rather than their attraction or sexuality.
(could be confusing)
What do you think?
Of course I am. No weird smilie. Why don't people think I'm serious when I give someone here a compliment?
What war on sexuality?
Someone out there is forwarding a "genetic equality" argument? What does "genetic equality" even mean?
About the only thing I understand in your OP is the thread title, and to that my answer is "no".
I would love to be educated on these other "wars" and arguments, though. They're certanly nothing I've come across before :2wave:
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