Is homosexuality genetic or behavioral?

[Tossica]

Things that are taboo or forbidden are more appealing than things that are mainstream. You of all people are a perfect example of that, Tossica.

A handful of homosexual experiences as a youngster is going to leave more of an impression than 10 years of watching The Waltons.

Things that are taboo and forbidden are more appealing to a small percentage of the population. I am a perfect example of that. I gravitate to the counter culture. Gays are a large part of the "forbidden" fringe culture I gravitate to yet I am not gay. How do you explain this? Are you saying that if I had been molested by an adult man as a child, I would be gay? I disagree.

[Langston]

It's a learned behavior.

That's my opinon... prove me wrong.

I'm still waiting.

[Tossica]

It's a learned behavior.

That's my opinon... prove me wrong.

I'm still waiting.

If 20 gay people tell me they were born that way, that's enough proof for me. If you require more, that's your problem.

[Langston]

If 20 Nazis told you it was OK to kill Jews, would that be enough for you, too?

It doesn't work that way. Sorry.

[Tossica]

Ok, I want proof that you actually LOVE your loved ones. I need physical proof. You saying so doesn't cut it, sorry.

[Langston]

Precisely, my point.

You can stand there and demand that people are wrong if they don't agree with you - but you can't prove it. It's your opinion. Till you can prove that it is more than just an opinion, stop acting like it's the ONLY right way to think.

[Lyion]

We're discussing if homosexuality is genetic or not....Its hypothetical on both sides, but certainly the weight of the argument, especially with Kinseys studies lends credence to the idea it is behavorial.

Toss is Toss, Ugz, c'mon.

I do believe if you had been molested by an adult man as a child you would have a much higher percentage chance of being homosexual. I'll google that when I get time, or wait for Rust to quit gaming and start posting en mass google factoids.

[Malluas]

does science prove gays are born gay? no ... does it disprove it.. no.

(seeing as eveyrone is pissed cause bush is "anti-science" HA HA)

Until that happens fuck off.

Toss your right to a point. Gays know they are gay. but just cause 20 you kno say that doesn't mean its true for all. I bet its 60 40 learned. Alot of lesbians perfer women but also have sex with men but consider themselves lesbians. Alot of lesbians use strapons or vibrators. Those are both technically liking dick.

From what i learned from my cousin and his lover (who is as flaming as you can get), Its more the relationship angle than the sexual. Course they love the buttsex or the carpetmunching, but they are more feminine in the context of relationships loving communication etc. lesbians are the same.. they think a woman knows better than a man how to please in a relationship or keep a relationship

granted this is just from my cousin. but its something to think about.

[Tossica]

Would you have a higher percentage of being a homosexual or actually acting on or being public about your homosexuality? You confuse the two often.

The fact is, no data you can put forth will be valid because there are SO MANY homosexuals that will NEVER admit their orientation and will take their secret to the grave. If there were not such a social stigma against it, I guarantee you there would be a much higher percentage of admitted homos.

[Tossica]

Lyion,

If you found out that possibly 30% or more of the human population had homosexual tendencies, would you still argue that it's unnatural?

[Malluas]

again you don't read well. What i am saying is the % of homos whether is learned or born... not the total % of gays alive compared to straight

[Tossica]

again you don't read well. What i am saying is the % of homos whether is learned or born... not the total % of gays alive compared to straight

I wasn't talking to you jackass. I already said I wasn't going to discuss this subject with a chimpanzee. Assume that none of my posts (besides this one or random name calling) are directed at you.


You ninja posted.

[horendus]

this thread is pretty gay.

[Tossica]

Totally homo.

[Lyion]

Lyion,

If you found out that possibly 30% or more of the human population had homosexual tendencies, would you still argue that it's unnatural?

I'd be curious to know the exact number, but the proof against inherited homosexuality is the transience of its nature.

Heterosexual desires are based on mother nature. That is a fact.

Homosexual is a question mark, but what I've observed leads me to believe it is not genetic. As I've said, 100% of Sparta had homosexual tendencies. Amazingly they all changed after their military time and became hetero. That's learned behavior.

Most of what we are is a result of our environment, versus our genetics. Wouldn't you agree? If 70% of proclaimed homosexuals had relations with older men as a child, would that make you believe it was not genetic?

[Tossica]

Lyion,

If you found out that possibly 30% or more of the human population had homosexual tendencies, would you still argue that it's unnatural?

I'd be curious to know the exact number, but the proof against inherited homosexuality is the transience of its nature.

Heterosexual desires are based on mother nature. That is a fact.

Homosexual is a question mark, but what I've observed leads me to believe it is not genetic. As I've said, 100% of Sparta had homosexual tendencies. Amazingly they all changed after their military time and became hetero. That's learned behavior.

Most of what we are is a result of our environment, versus our genetics. Wouldn't you agree? If 70% of proclaimed homosexuals had relations with older men as a child, would that make you believe it was not genetic?

I have never said it was 100% genetic. I believe that it's a natural behavior and there is a genetic predisposition to be attracted to the same sex but many other influences come in to play.

[Lyion]

I agree there may be a genetic predisposition. I think thats involved in more than people think.

I also believe anyone has the capability to be bisexual. Its a simple matter of choices, beliefs, and learned behavior.

[Gaazy]

what i have been wondering is why does being queer usually require them to act all feminine and stuff? Cant most just act normal?

[Yamori]

Glad at least I havent seen anyone say that it's a "choice" - as if anyone in their right mind would make such a choice.. :P

As far as it being learned.... I've known a number of people knew they were homosexual before they ever had sexual experiences. Doesn't make much sense aside from a genetic view.

[Yamori]

what i have been wondering is why does being queer usually require them to act all feminine and stuff? Cant most just act normal?

You probably have met a lot of 'normal' homosexuals. You just didn't know it...

[Ginzburgh]

THE POPE IS A FAGGOT LOLZ !

[Ginzburgh]

And why is it always the straight guys that end up crying on "Queer Eye"?

[The Kizzy]

I think the whole gay and lesbian thing is a crock of shit. I think you love a person, not a gender. If you fall in love with a person of the same gender, oh well. Doesn't mean you have to have sex with them.

I have a friend at work who is bisexual, and he was in a 6 month long relationship with a totally gay man, and they never had anal sex, lots of oral though.

[Agrajag]

I believe homosexuality is genetic. It has been observed that animals of the same gender will attempt to mate.

Only dolphins, orangutangs and humans have sex for pleasure (other than procreation). Of these 3 species, all have been witnessed to homosexual acts. To have sex for pleasure, there is a choice in who you do it with. But, homosexuality has been seen in other species other than the 3 that do it for pleasure. In my eyes, this would mean that the animals partaking in the act are genetically geared toward homosexuality (or they are just reatarded animals).

[Captain Insano]

It's genetic (though there are those that make the conscious decision to play for the other team)


If you look at any of the mammal species, there's a certain percentage that show a predisposition to trying to mate with members of the same sex

That having been said... What sex is your chihauha if it humps a pikachu doll?