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I said "quality" not "equality."
I was largely being sarcastic, you are free to vote "Cilogy is a troll" if you wish. In fact the title of the thread is the only thing that really matters, so you don't have to respond to my OP, just answer the question.
I think spiritual tendencies are inherent, but religion/doctrine is taught.
So where is this "war on sexuality"? What is it, who argues it, what are the arguments, what data is presented for either or both sides, what are the goals the arguments seek, etc?
I certainly don't expect you to source volumes of information, just a sample of such a "war" would be very helpful. A blog, a political figure's comments/speech, anything of that nature.
I don't see anything challenging/misrepresenting/disrespecting God in the OP, so your "blasphemy" comments seem very out of place
Basically it is the "supposed war" going on between anti-LGBT and pro-LGBT people or groups.
Be careful using a general framework like that, because while homosexuality is not a disorder, transsexualism certainly is, therefore its deceitful to lump them all together.
There's no greater opponent to transsexualism then those who undergo surgery to make living with it easier, and most LGBT groups support transsexuals, which runs against the concept that there is a war against it.
Taking a page out Capt'ns play book regarding liberal use of smileys when you're not 100% literal/serious helps sarcasm come across this dry text where we lack body language and voice inflection :2wave:
Oh I gotcha now, I guess I never heard of it referred to that way is all.
Be careful using a general framework like that, because while homosexuality is not a disorder, transsexualism certainly is, therefore its deceitful to lump them all together. There's no greater opponent to transsexualism then those who undergo surgery to make living with it easier, and most LGBT groups support transsexuals, which runs against the concept that there is a war against it.
Taking a page out Capt'ns play book regarding liberal use of smileys when you're not 100% literal/serious helps sarcasm come across this dry text where we lack body language and voice inflection :2wave:
No. First it there is no valid "homosexual gene argument" (the "gay gene" theory has been debunked). The scientific consensus on homosexuality is that it develops through a variety of factors, including genetics and environment. Visit the APA website if you're interested in reading more.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!)
It's not a matter of "what I think". It's a matter of scientific facts. No evidence exists that "religion is genetic and cannot be changed" (nor is their any evidence that "homosexuality is genetic", as I explained.) Unless you're capable of providing evidence to back up your assertion, then the discussion is moot. Facts speak for themselves.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?
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