Homosexuality: Chosen or Genetic?

i'm gonna go back and clear things up....

Originally posted by Oswald Kenobi
The purpose of our existence? God must be an egomaniac to create life for the sole purpose of that life worshipping him. The Bible offers no proof whatsoever. Events like the Great Flood have never been proven.

I wasn't clear enough on this part. I don't know the true purpose for our existence at all. I was trying to get across a very different point. Pretend you are a god, how would you want things to be: Would you force everyone to worship you whether they wanted to or not? Or would you give everyone freewill so that they might choose to worship you with all their heart. God chose the second option and gave us free will.

Originally posted by Oswald Kenobi
Even so, only faith tells you that the universe was created by God.

Exactly. It's not my place to tell you to go by faith. Remember, faith is also believing in what hasn't been proven. What hasn't been proven isn't necessarily nonexistent.

Originally posted by Oswald Kenobi
The truth is based on fact, though. There is no evidence to support a "fact" that God exists. I completely disagree with that statement. Truth is based in perception.

I've noticed that the majority of your explaining is that their is no proof. Think of it this way: If their was proof, then it would defeat the purpose of free will. It would narrow everyone's reasonable options down to one: worship God. Thusly, it is almost the same as that choice I stated above to force everyone to worship and believe.

I am reminded of Black & White. God my followers were annoying. I ended up burning their pathetic villages and selling the game... hmmm, art illustrating life maybe....

What are your thoughts on this subject? I’m still undecided myself, but I’m actually leaning towards no…although it’s hard to say. I know most experts don't consider it to be one, but I've heard other people say otherwise. I’ve heard arguments on both sides by other people, but I’m interested to see what other people think before I draw a conclusion.

No, of course it's not.

To say it is implies that homosexuals are homosexual as a result of a brain defect.

-AC

It once was, and, personally, I think it should be. If nicotine addiction is a mental disorder, then so is wanting to have sex with people of one's own gender.

Being an actual sexual addict isn't a mental DISorder is it? It might be a state of mind where you always want it, but it's not a disorder because to label it so suggests that it's wrong.

Homosexuality, as we should all know, is not wrong. It's not a mental disorder by any means. Likening a drug addiction to a sexual preference is a bit silly.

-AC

I suppose technically it would be a brain defect but that is ofcourse going by "normal" standards, who has the authority to decide for everyone else whats normal?

People thought the world was flat guess what
People thought the Earth was the center of the universe..guess what
ALOT of Roman and Greek men and I am sure other cultures as well engaged in homosexual activity also.......

Is it a mental disorder? Sure I'll say that a homosexual individual is sick but only becuase they take so much abuse from the public thats pretty tough to do I think

Can homosexuallity be considered a mental disorder - Yes, to some. But they're wrong.

IS homosexuallity a mental disorder - No, it's not.

Main Entry: mental disorder
Function: noun
: a mental or bodily condition marked primarily by sufficient disorganization of personality, mind, and emotions to seriously impair the normal psychological functioning of the individual called also mental illness

It simply doesn't apply. A mental disorder suggests that being homosexual makes you unable to act normally, in everyday situations. Homosexuals function normally psychologically and emotionally. Their minds are healthy, they are able to lead generally normal lifestyles. Again, it just doesn't apply.

I've never thought about it like that, but actually it could. If you consider that it goes against the natural order of things.
(no gay bashing intended) cuz I couldn't care less who you do. 🙂

... plus, if the drug companies can make up crap like 'restless sleep disorder'... hey, why not. rolleyes1

Something like restless sleep disorder fits as a mental disorder because by having a sleep disorder, you're unable to function properly in every day life, your thinking goes down the shitter, your energy goes down the shitter, and your psyche along with it. It hinders your mentality.

Being gay, does not.

Homosexuality is absolutely not a mental disorder. It's ridiculous to even suggest such a thing.

Originally posted by BackFire
Being gay, does not.

Then there's always those who are homosexual because of tramautic exprieince.

Not to say I believe people who are homosexuals need "re-education" or therupitc treatment like Scientologists spew. But it is a harmone imabalnce, and the best thing to do is to learn to accept the way you were born and or the way you turned out and move on with your life.

How do you figure? Being gay means there's an imbalance to your harmones which causes you to react either more feminine or masculine in your characteristics. Therby hindering your innate personality you would otherwise have as a "normal" person of your gender.

I explained, a mental disorder is something that negatively hinders your mentallity, and as a result your every day life. Being gay does not do this, as such, it can't be considered a mental disorder with any validity. Of course, your claim that ALL gay people act more feminine/masculine is blatantly false.

Then there's always those who are homosexual because of tramautic exprieince.

Again, still doesn't fit into the mantal disorder definition. Though this particular case is much closer to being properly defined as a mental disorder. It's not causing a negative affect on their life/mentality/emotions. They're able to still have normal psyches, they just like dick instead of pussy.

Hmmm Homosexuality is a hormone imbalance? Ok Spelljammer what hormone is it that affects these individuals to act this way and choose this lifestyle? Estrogen and Testosterone?

Originally posted by BackFire
Something like restless sleep disorder fits as a mental disorder because by having a sleep disorder, you're unable to function properly in every day life, your thinking goes down the shitter, your energy goes down the shitter, and your psyche along with it. It hinders your mentality.

Being gay, does not.

'restless sleep disorder' = 'tossing and turning in bed disorder' = 'can't get comfortable disorder' = Horsesh!t

My point is that you can call anything a frigg'n disorder. And drug companies are doing their damnedest to. I'm just saying 'Can you?'... Yes.

'Should you?'... maybe, maybe not... and I couldn't care less. 😂

Originally posted by soleran30
Hmmm Homosexuality is a hormone imbalance? Ok Spelljammer what hormone is it that affects these individuals to act this way and choose this lifestyle? Estrogen and Testosterone?

Look, I'm not a fricking doctor, but you've heard plenty of times from real life medical experts how it's a harmone imbalance. What the hell? Do you expect people to just shut thier ears and go "lalalalala! everything is peachy!" no you moron. People are born differant, and instead of living your life in denial like some kindof overgrown child, you need to wakeup and exsept your flaws, and work around them for the betterment of yourself and other people. Biggotry is not going to end by you denying homosexuality as harmone imbalance, nor is it going to end by some dumb redneck spewing about how "tey cant make babies" which entitles to them to some special brand of punishment towards gay people. You're both wrong, and you're both being stupid. His stupidity is just more harmful.. But atleast he admits his stupidity and struts it with pride. You try to make your stupdity come off as fact and it's not so stop it. I hate liers.

Spelljammer, don't insult people. You've been increasing in hostility as of late, I suggest you knock it off.

Homosexuality isn't unnatural, D-Double. Just thought I'd chip that in since you said it goes AGAINST nature. It doesn't.

I'll let that sink in.

-AC

Originally posted by Alpha Centauri
Homosexuality isn't unnatural, D-Double. Just thought I'd chip that in since you said it goes AGAINST nature. It doesn't.

I'll let that sink in.

-AC

Technically it does, animals in nature are supposed to reproduce and that is rather hard with two males.