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The gay gene

Girlpower said:
As we always knew, being gay is a lifestyle choice, people are not born gay, and science has proven this.

The question now becomes; how do we change society to correct this abnormal behavior?

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How come in 40% of identical twins, if one is gay the other is also?
 
Girlpower said:
A small factor.

Not the deciding one meaning it can be changed.

Serial killers have a small killer gene also so should we just let them kill away?

I think not.
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Lefthanded people...just like gay people. Mess with their natural left-handedness, it messes with them....Same with gay people. can't con-vert them.
 
Girlpower said:
A small factor.

Not the deciding one meaning it can be changed.

Serial killers have a small killer gene also so should we just let them kill away?

I think not.
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If being gay was a choice that someone makes then conversion therapy to change a persons sexual orientation would be effective , but it is not. Its dangerous to even attempt conversion therapy because of the damage it causes.

Ergo, being gay is not a choice.

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Girlpower said:
As we always knew, being gay is a lifestyle choice
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Is it?

I admit, I'm not gay. But I also admit to liking certain things for women I'm attracted to. Is that genetics or "lifestyle choice"?

I mean, if I liked penises, I guess I could be gay. I'm not sure I can choose to like penises anymore than I can choose to like big floppy breasts or giant areolas on a woman. Is my breast preference a "lifestyle choice" or am I just wired (DNA) that way?
 
Girlpower said:
As we always knew, being gay is a lifestyle choice, people are not born gay, and science has proven this.

The question now becomes; how do we change society to correct this abnormal behavior?

  • No single "gay gene" determines sexual orientation.
    Research, including the largest study of its kind, involving nearly half a million people, has concluded that there is no singular gene responsible for being gay.
    Sexual orientation is influenced by a combination of factors:
    • Genetics: While not solely determined by genetics, genes play a role, contributing to a portion of the variation in same-sex sexual behavior. Studies have identified specific genetic variants associated with same-sex behavior, but their individual effects are small.
    • Environment: Non-genetic or environmental factors, which can include things like prenatal influences, also play a significant role in shaping sexual orientation.
    • Other Biological Factors: Research suggests other biological factors may also be involved, such as prenatal hormone exposure, maternal immune response, and neuroanatomical differences in the brain.
  • It is effectively impossible to predict an individual's sexual behavior from their genome. The study suggests that, at best, genetic variants can only predict a small portion of the variation in sexual behavior within a population.
    Important Notes:
    • This research emphasizes that the diversity of sexual behaviors is a natural part of human variation.
  • https://www.google.com/search?q=the...9lgvobQqajhEcMxbFd7AtaMie3MeKHWdcqDng&csuir=1
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Why is this a problem for society? Is it hurting anyone? Why do you feel this is any of your business?
 
ElChupacabra said:
The better question is why anyone would want to change the behavior since who people choose to have sex with is their choice. If you find that kind of sex to be "abnormal behavior" then don't engage in it, but it's not your choice to make for others.
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It isn't just about sex, it is the inner connection one has with another.
My husband isn't my husband because he's a man and/or a great tumble but because he is the ying to my yang.
 
Hari Seldon said:
Oooooo, feel the burn. 😆 🤣 😂 😹

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A cowboy is sitting in a bar when a woman comes up to him and says, "Wow! Are you a REAL cowboy?"
He says, "Well ma'am, I ride a horse, I herd cattle, I rope cattle... I reckon I'm a real cowboy."
Then he says, "So you like cowboys, do ya?"
She says, "Oh don't get the wrong idea, I'm a lesbian." He says, "What's that?"
She says, "It means I like women. In fact, all day long I think about nothing but gorgeous naked women.
Kissing them, touching them, having sex with them... anyway, nice meeting you."
And away she goes. A couple minutes later another woman comes by and says,
"Hey, are you a REAL cowboy?"
He says, "Well, ma'am, I used to think I was, but I just found out I'm a Lesbian."
 
Girlpower said:
A small factor.

Not the deciding one meaning it can be changed.

Serial killers have a small killer gene also so should we just let them kill away?

I think not.
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I never realized there was a "small killer gene." Learn something new every day.

And what is it with people wanting to "fix" other people. I'd suggest the people who want to "fix" others are the most in need of "fixing."
 
Girlpower said:
As we always knew, being gay is a lifestyle choice, people are not born gay, and science has proven this.

The question now becomes; how do we change society to correct this abnormal behavior?

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Tell me about when you chose to be straight.
 
Checkerboard Strangler said:
A cowboy is sitting in a bar when a woman comes up to him and says, "Wow! Are you a REAL cowboy?"
He says, "Well ma'am, I ride a horse, I herd cattle, I rope cattle... I reckon I'm a real cowboy."
Then he says, "So you like cowboys, do ya?"
She says, "Oh don't get the wrong idea, I'm a lesbian." He says, "What's that?"
She says, "It means I like women. In fact, all day long I think about nothing but gorgeous naked women.
Kissing them, touching them, having sex with them... anyway, nice meeting you."
And away she goes. A couple minutes later another woman comes by and says,
"Hey, are you a REAL cowboy?"
He says, "Well, ma'am, I used to think I was, but I just found out I'm a Lesbian."
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My friend in high school used to tell people he was a lesbian trapped in a man's body.
 
Girlpower said:
As we always knew, being gay is a lifestyle choice, people are not born gay, and science has proven this.

The question now becomes; how do we change society to correct this abnormal behavior?

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Homosexuality is a trait that humans gained thru a million years of evolution. There is something about having 10% of the human population being that way that is beneficial to our species or and that is why they exist. You need to get used to it.
 
Girlpower said:
As we always knew, being gay is a lifestyle choice, people are not born gay, and science has proven this.

The question now becomes; how do we change society to correct this abnormal behavior?

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Why should I care? Its none of my business.
 
1. There's no genetic component to being gay. Natural selection would weed out the gay gene since they can't procreate.
2. However it still might be determined by a random process combining environmental effect + genetics.
3. 'Choice' is a overloaded term. 'choice' means different things under different contexts. If you're attracted to the same sex, you can still choose to live your life as a straight or gay. This is different than getting to choose if you're attracted to same sex or different sex.
4. social acceptance plays into this. Women can choose to adopt the gay or lesbians lifestyle regardless of who they are attracted to. I don't think any man will choose to live the gay lifestyle unless they're attracted to other men.
 
Girlpower said:
As we always knew, being gay is a lifestyle choice, people are not born gay, and science has proven this.

The question now becomes; how do we change society to correct this abnormal behavior?

  • No single "gay gene" determines sexual orientation.
    Research, including the largest study of its kind, involving nearly half a million people, has concluded that there is no singular gene responsible for being gay.
    Sexual orientation is influenced by a combination of factors:
    • Genetics: While not solely determined by genetics, genes play a role, contributing to a portion of the variation in same-sex sexual behavior. Studies have identified specific genetic variants associated with same-sex behavior, but their individual effects are small.
    • Environment: Non-genetic or environmental factors, which can include things like prenatal influences, also play a significant role in shaping sexual orientation.
    • Other Biological Factors: Research suggests other biological factors may also be involved, such as prenatal hormone exposure, maternal immune response, and neuroanatomical differences in the brain.
  • It is effectively impossible to predict an individual's sexual behavior from their genome. The study suggests that, at best, genetic variants can only predict a small portion of the variation in sexual behavior within a population.
    Important Notes:
    • This research emphasizes that the diversity of sexual behaviors is a natural part of human variation.
  • https://www.google.com/search?q=the...9lgvobQqajhEcMxbFd7AtaMie3MeKHWdcqDng&csuir=1
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Happy Pride Month :)
 
Girlpower said:
As we always knew, being gay is a lifestyle choice, people are not born gay, and science has proven this.

The question now becomes; how do we change society to correct this abnormal behavior?

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So, @Girlpower, how old were you when you chose to be heterosexual?
 
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