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Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Homosexuality is it REALLY a choice?
I know we have may covered this question already, but I would like you to bring your attention this video. It goes in depth to talk about if being homosexual is really a choice, or if it occurs at birth. It's interesting when at a point of the video, they talk about the number of males being born in a family, and the more boys a women has the more likely for the last one to be gay. So my question to you is, do you agree with this video, does this change your thought about if homosexuals are born gay? In my opinion I still believe that homosexuals are born as homosexuals, and that they realize that they're homosexual as they mature.
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I still think a lot of people CHOOSE, I'm not saying all do, but some definitely do. I knew someone who i went to middle school with, he was completely straight then he moved to a gay dominate area in Mississauga and guess what? he's now gay. So for sure there have been people who simply have been around this environment and have turned this way. Once again I'm not saying all people are like this, because we aren't for sure why this happens.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Raahul point about the environment does influence it.I agree that it is chosen even though scientific research says you can be born gay however, that can be wrong since science isn’t always exact. Just because something is scientifically proven, it does not mean that it is the total truth and will never be changed or altered in any way.
ReplyDeleteThis is a quote that was mentioned in my philosophy lesson yesterday and it relates to this topic as well :
"A thousand years ago everybody knew as a fact, that the Earth was the center of the universe. Five hundred years ago, everybody knew that the Earth was flat, and fifteen minutes ago, you knew that humans were alone on it. Imagine what you'll know tomorrow.
" Men in Black: Amblin Production Co. (Producer: Steven Spielberg), 1997.
Things are subject to change what is scientifically right today might not be in the near future.
On the other hand, Catholic Christianity didn't officially accept the Copernican view of the universe until about 200ish years after they banned it.
ReplyDeleteIt's also worth mentioning that, if one can "choose" to be homosexual, then what says differently about heterosexuality? (not considering scientific reasons, for arguments sake since you people don't seem to like mentioning science around here).
Arguably, perhaps one chooses to be heterosexual? If we consider scientific ideas as ok when it fits our beliefs and not ok when it doesn't, then no one would be able to get anywhere.
Also, since this blog post is so redundant, as one could've posted comments on this in any of the other blogs talking about homosexuality, I'm going to say;
This blog post is so straight.
Since science is so easy to dismiss around here, let’s look at it from a logical point of view instead (Because science has nothing to do with logic in the first place). In correlation with what Sam said; if a choice applies to homosexuality, why would the same principle differ for heterosexuality? I don’t recall choosing to be heterosexual, but if anyone does, please do indulge me. Furthering the logic, why would anyone possibly choose to be gay in a society where homophobia and bigotry are so prevalent? If there is some logical explanation behind the “choice” of homosexuality, I would love to hear it.
ReplyDeleteI would agree with Hassaan, I don't think those that say that they are heterosexual didn't really make a choice. But going back to Raahul's comment, what if it wasn't really a choice, but what if your friend moving into a gay neighbourhood made him realize that he isn't straight.
ReplyDeleteAnd is it really a SIN to be homosexual?
If we depended on ONLY logic for all these years, there would be no development. Science plays hand in hand . There is NO scienttific evidence prooving homosexuality to have a genetic root. There has been a theory called the gay gene theory that clamed to proove this, but no self respecting scientist would buy this evidence. Even if we do believe it, it only clamis to be a disposition. The theory states that a gene "pushes" an individual towards one type of sexual orientation, but it NO way causes it. So, in other words, it is a Predisposition not a cause of a specific sexual orientation.If you would do some futher reseach, you would come accross many doctors and scientists that were critisizing this theory.
ReplyDeleteIf we use logic like you did, it would still make no difference. The gay population is less than 10%. Heterosexuality is the way to reproduce, without it the human race wouldn't have evolved. Explain the logic behind the sexual intercourse of 2 male genitals. Does not make sense to me. The same goes to 2 women.
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ReplyDeleteI'm going to play devils advocate here and say homosexuality is a choice, since we can all agree that heterosexuality makes up the majority of the population and homosexuality as safar said is "less than 10%" Also, since people have said that homosexuality can be caused by the environment around someone, (ex.Raahul story about his friend), this can be seen as further evidence that a person can choose their sexual orientation. Now, scientifically there could be a number of reasons why people are homosexual or become homosexual,
ReplyDeletehttp://rspb.royalsocietypublishing.org/content/271/1554/2217.full.pdf (link from a previous blog).
Going back to Nisant's question, "is it really a SIN to be homosexual?", it depends on who you ask and what kind of person your asking. Many religous people would say that the mere verbal affirmation of homosexuality constitutes a sin, but that argument doesn't really hold any basis. The more moderate message would be and I'm speaking in the Islamic POV, yes homosexuality is a sin, but not the way you think. Its the mere act of consummating a homosexual relationship that is seen as a sin. A person can think dirty thoughts and although it may not be seen as healthy, if he/she chooses not to act on his/her desires, than no sin has been committed.
I'm not saying that when someone comes out and says they are homosexual, that it constitutes a sin, but I think that people always have a choice and I do think there may be scientific evidence thats suggests the reason for homosexuality, still they are pre-mature.
But why should we reproduce?
ReplyDeleteWhat do you mean, why should we reproduce? :D
ReplyDeleteThat's right Sam there's no need to reproduce or keep life going we should all just die off there's no reason for humans to be put on earth .
ReplyDeleteAsking "why should we reproduce?" is almost the same as why humans are being put on earth on the first place? As far as I know all the answers differ depending on the person.
actually im asking because theres no way to answer the question with pure logic, science or religion is required.
ReplyDeleteIt seems so obvious that we SHOULD reproduce
of course i KNOW that, but why? pure logic cant explain it.
It is a choice for the most part. (there are people that are born with psycological difference but most are choice)
ReplyDeleteWow.. I feel like I need to step in and referee here! I'm actually pretty surprised at the number of you who believe homosexuality is a choice. I would side with Hassaan on this one. However, I appreciate the fact that you are all expressing your opinions. Keep in mind that the purpose of this blog is not to condone or accept homosexuality, but rather to take a closer look at the way in which it is presented to us in media.
ReplyDeleteI understand Ms. Draper, but nobody specifys this in their post, so it is left open to interpretation.
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