If a man or woman is gay, they say its because of their genes.. if so since they dont marry and have kids, at which point in their history do they die out? since there is no transfer of blood line like aids or any other blood transfer? MINE: ON THE IDEA THAT SPIRTUALLY, THIS IS A SPIRIT TRANSFERENCE RATHER THAN A PHYSICAL GENE ISSUE! MY ISSUE IS WITH SCIENTIST COS THEY DONT AND CANT BELIEVE IN SPIRITS UNLIKE RELIGION!
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What makes a person gay?  That is the million dollar question.  First you have to decide whether genes or environment make a person act male or female.  Could you take a male baby and do a sex change, raise it as a female and have him/her lead a totally normal life?  (This was actually done once but only because a circumsion went real bad)  Answer is no;  why?  Because it is in our genes to identify us as male or female.\n\nWhat if you didn't identify yourself as male or female?  Isn't it a little weird that gays have feminine characteristics and lesbians male characteristics.  Did they just adopt these when they made their "choice" to be gay (as you think)?  Or did thinking like and identifying with the opposite sex seem more natural because of their physical and mental characteristics.  Imagine a prissy little boy who couldn't play sports and had a high pitched voice.  They were never accepted by the other boys and over time identified more with the girls.  Sure they don't have a "gay" gene.  But the question is, can genetics cause someone to identify more with the opposite sex.  I'm not saying that all homosexuals actually want to be transvestites.  I'm just saying that boys could have always wanted to be "one of the girls", or vice-versa for lesbians.  \nHomosexuality is a complicated mix of nature and nuture.  I don't believe there are specific gay genes, but they are definitely inherited characteristics that under the right environment could cause an individual to adopt a gay lifestyle, even at an early age.\nBy the way, scientists may believe in a lot of things like spirits, angels, god, aliens, life-on-other-worlds, etc.  that can't be proven.  They just know that science can't be used to get other people to believe in these as well.  These things are faith and have to be adopted independently from science. \nBy the way, this is coming from a heterosexual, spirtual, scientist, married man of three daughters.
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Before stating "it can't have been in you ever since you were born" in your question, you may want to check out some scientific studies on the matter.\n\nMy first source shows that homosexuality for males has been linked to the Xq28 in males; second source is on a genetic link of the X chromosome to a gay person's mother; third source is on gene variations on the X chromosome; fourth source states that it "confirms that there is a strong genetic basis for sexual orientation, and that for some gay men, genes on the X chromosome are involved," and the last source is on a link between brain structure and homosexuality.
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The convoluted answer to this question is kind of partly yes and partly no.  People want to believe that there is a gay gene because it'll erase the idea that somehow they were corrupted into being a homosexual child because of bad parenting or early childhood sexualization or some other such thing.  If being gay were a genetic predisposition, a recessive one obviously like red hair as you point out, then people can just throw up their hands and relieve themselves of any potential guilt.  Politically it's also an important card to have because that makes the discrimination against gay people a matter of science, and not social mores.\n\nOn the other hand if being gay were something that was a result of nurturing then there is blame to be assigned for "who did this to the child?"  This implies that it could be fixed or de-programmed, and we all know how well that goes.  Some people say it's a choice and the overwhelming response from queer people is "who would choose this life?"  This is just the way we've always been, at least as far as we know.  \n\nPersonally I think it's a combination of genetics and learned behavior.  But it's one of those learned behaviors that you just can't change after a while, like the accent you have when you talk.  Psychologically people settle and things are just locked in there.
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Its a little of both. Genetics and envionment. Some studies have shown there is an actual homosexual gene that is passed on only through the mother (X chromosome). Even though you have the gene, doesn't make you homosexual. You need to be put in the correct enviroment. And there are epigenetic (if you don't know this word. look it up on www.wikipedia.com)factors also.
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Several animal species exhibit homosexuality. It can actually be beneficial in an evolutionary sense if care is taken of siblings or other relatives. On the other hand, evolution does not respond to *future* threats, so any genes for homosexulaity would not have had time to spread in response to overpopulation.
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Biologically predisposed? HELL NO!It's upbringing in a society filled with hypocrisy.This form of prejudice is just that prejudice.Where does prejudice come from? IGNORANCE!Why would anyone truly care how one has SEX?Why would you want that kind of control on how one lives their life?You have to think,every straight person does not have sex to procreate!If that was the case,why is there birth control?People don't stop having sex after children?IT'S ALL CONTROL!
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i highly doubt that there is any proof what so ever\n\n"Scientists are currently uncertain as to whether homosexuality is primarily caused by environmental or genetic factors. The uncertainty arises because much of the available data involves correlations. But the controls have gotten better, so that it is now possible to reject some of the competing models."\n\nbesides ppl choice who they love and who they r attracted too
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Why would anyone choose a difficult life?  Especially when it would be so easy according to straight people to "choose to be straight."  If so, I have a question for them.  Why don't they CHOOSE TO BE GAY?  See all those emotions running through you straights right now?  That's how we feel.  We feel "how can we change, if we could, wouldn't we?  Same as straights who are asked to think gay."  They find it incomprehensible to think about men, as I do about women.  Its just not normal for me, sorry, does that sound like a choice or something I'm stuck with?  I cannot remember feeling anything other way from the age of 5 on up.  The men were always attractive the women were always the nice ones.  So, while it may be a choice for some, it was not for me.  The very idea that I could have CHOSE this life is laughable.
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Since AIDS came onto the scene and we've ben educated about how its transferred, more people are being cautious. People who date and/or having sexual relations tend to protect themselves a lot better and a lot more than 20 years ago. Married people usually get check ups before marriage to ensure nothing is wrong with each other (AIDS, STD, etc). \n\nA family coping with someone with AIDS is no different than a family dealing with cancer. Both can be treated with meds, however, there is no cure for either. Some recover, some don't........My hubby's best friend died from AIDS, got a bad blood transfusion long before they screened things the way they do now. He lingered for many years, some good days, some bad. AIDS doesn't know homosexual, or drug user...It can happen to the average person. No one is immune to it, you just have to try and protect yourself from it and make life about life, not death!
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I don't think anyone who is gay or transgendered is going to say it was a choice.  Who would choose a life where they will be perpetually picked on by ignorant and judgemental ass_holes?   We are attracted to whomever we are attracted to.  \n\nJust as some like tall, others like small, some like skinny, some like soft.  You can tell someone who likes skinny women that fat women are great too..and they can try to choose a big gal, but in the end it just doesn't turn them on.\n\nThere is now a growing number of studies pointing to differences in the brain of gay people.  This would indeed support the theory that sexual orientation is something people are born with.  As to transgendered, they often CAN find genetic differences.\n\nWe know that genetics is a tricky thing, just as two children born of the same parents can be totally different, and some babies born healthy and some born with extra toes and other variations, why is it so hard to believe that variations in sexual identity could be genetic too?\n\nAgain.. I don't think many would choose a lifestyle that puts them at risk or is going to be full of extra difficulties.   They are who they are.\n\nAnd even if it were a choice, it doesn't hurt me or you.  We each choose our partners, just because theirs is the same sex, should not be anyone else's business.\n\nIF there is a God, and if he's truly going to judge someone negatively for homosexuality (and I don't believe that at all), then wouldn't be the homosexual who answers to God?  So what gives humans the right to play God?
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People are almost certainly homosexual because of genetics.  There is a great deal of scientific evidence that it is inborn. Beyond scientific evidence there is anecdotal evidence.\n\nThe fruit fly study is actually fairly conclusive. But the pheremonal and eye blink studies are also compelling. I've included links below for those that are interested. Beyond that, research increasingly suggests that at least for males, Xq28 is the crucial gene. I am saddened by this, because I believe that once it is proven, gay people will be wiped out -- and I think that is sad, because given the number of species in which homosexuality exists (see Dr. Bruce Bagemihl's book "Biological Exuberance" from St. Martin's Press) I think it serves a purpose, and has been evolutionarily preferred.  The recent Italian study by Andrea Camperio-Ciani and colleagues pretty clearly shows both how and why a gene or gene set causing homosexuality, particularly in males - would survive and be preferred evolutionarily.\n\nIn addition to scientific evidence is the anecdotal evidence. I never in my life had any sexual feeling for a female -- nor any romantic feelings. I have had romantic feelings for other males since 8. I figured out it was sexual at 11 and came out at 14. I never felt anything for girls, neither do other gay males I know. Some boys manage to suppress it for a time, but when it comes out they admit to having always had the feelings. Likewise for bisexuals, although bisexuals always have feelings for both, and therefore are capable of choice -- for real. Gays are no more capable of choice than straights are.\n\nThere is nothing either wrong or unnatural about being homosexual.  Enjoy the links -- and think about the gay people you know.  While some, particularly younger ones, may be risk takers or may be into drugs --- think about the young straight men you know -- how many of them are risk takers -- or into drugs?  It's gender and age far more than sexuality.  Others are, I would bet, settled, calm, caring and successful.\n\nThe only thing being gay does is change who you sleep with.  No one chooses it however, no one is driven to "that path."  It is simply natural and normal for some people.  As I am sure you would hate to be told consistently, by everyone around you, that being heterosexual was evil, wrong, unnatural -- and "that path" when you know perfectly well it is natural to you, understand that gay people feel the exact same way.  It is natural and normal to a gay person -- and having intercourse with, or romance with -- a member of the opposite gender is unnatural and abnormal. \n\nKind regards,\n\nReynolds Jones\nhttp://www.rebuff.org\nbelieveinyou24@yahoo.com
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As someone who has researched this for personal reasons, I can tell you that US court precedents do not recognize sex changes for the purpose of marriage. The 'logic' is that DNA determines sex, not sexual organs. Personally, I disagree with that.\n\nIs the relationship still a homosexual one? Probably, but if you prefer MtF transsexuals, you should not let something as meaningless as labels bother you.
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Taking the religious aspect out of homosexuality...think for a second how incredibly unnatural it is.....females were designed to produce offspring and that takes a male counterpart. If homosexuality was right and natural then how would we ever continue the human race??? Please name one other animal on this earth where a male is with a male......I know people would say you can't compare humans to animals but we are. We are the more intelligent species of animals but we are animals. Heterosexuality just seems a little more natural to me....
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I think others are misunderstanding your question.  Your point is an interesting one: that gays currently have to pretend to be straight, and therefore they have heterosexual sex and reproduce, against their natural inclination.  If they did not have to hide their sexuality, they would be much less likely to reproduce.\n\nThe only weakness in your argument is the assumption that homosexuality is entirely genetic - this has never been proven.
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I've been intimate friends with a gay male for 20 years and we have yet to even dream of that circumstance.  I would be willing to bet money the answer would be a resounding "no".  And why should they?  They'd probably be better off without bringing the sex question into such a dire situation.  Why does everything between a woman and a man have to be about sex anyway?  No self-respecting person, man or woman, would compromise their own essential self for a moment of physical gratification.  The question should be "Would they learn more about what it's like to be a man or a woman, thus bettering the human race as a whole, by learning to appreciate the differences and the similarities?"  Convoluted, but you get the point.  Stop making everything that involves the sexes about sex!  We could enjoy the island much better that way.
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Unless the other caught it from blood products I would be sceptical of the reason for contraction.. I had a cousin that died of Aids.. She caught it from her boyfriend who was a haemophiliac.He caught it from the Red Cross tainted blood   She was already infected when he tested positive.. So they stayed together.. He was Innocent and she was already positive... So they enjoyed the life they had left together. Both have passed away since..\n\n    Myself??   I would be history.  But people are so different ..   Magic Johnson says he still has women willing to sleep with him..knowing full well that he is positive..
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Wow some of these answers are scaring me.\n\nAIDS is caused by a VIRUS - HIV - not by people.  \n\nWhoever it was that said its been around for a long time had it right - and we won't ever know for sure how and when it started.\n\nYes, it was first identified as a "gay man's disease," but obviously, or I thought obviously, we had moved beyond that.  \n\nAnd if its "punishment," then how do you explain babies becoming infected, and the people that were infected early on from blood transfusions, etc?\n\nCome on people.  Get logical here.\n\nViruses aren't punishments.  Viruses and bacteria don't take personal inventories of those they infect.  They just biologically do their thing, and that is to make people sick.  \n\nHIV isn't a punishment anymore than the common cold or the flu is.