Homosexuality: Chosen or Genetic?

So we're agreed that it's probably down to a little of each?

I can't see how it could be chosen...and that is just my personal opinion. We may live in a more enlightened world, but it's still typically ignorant and prejudiced. For someone to CHOOSE to be homosexual, and to open themselves up to ostracization and ridicule, is beyond me.

OMG, I'm not necessarily saying that it is chosen with full knowledge and a complete lack of care for repercussions.... I mean, obviously when I realised I was attracted to women I was terrified of what the consequences may be. But, I did choose to embrace it rather than try to quell my urges 😬

Originally posted by Syren
OMG, I'm not necessarily saying that it is chosen with full knowledge and a complete lack of care for repercussions.... I mean, obviously when I realised I was attracted to women I was terrified of what the consequences may be. But, I did choose to embrace it rather than try to quell my urges 😬

Right, but you realized that you felt that way, you didn't just wake up one morning and think..."Hmm..you know what? I'm going to be bisexual" There was something IN you, whether it be chemical, psychological, or whatever, that spurred you on. It wasn't a case of conscious decision making.

Nor do I think that someone who is either lesbian or homosexual wakes up and thinks, "Screw it, I think I want to be gay" any more than a hetero thinks "I want to be straight, I'm DECIDING that"

Embracing it afterwards is not the point, it's the initial realization.

Originally posted by Syren
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I don't think I ever said that homosexual tendencies are only down to environment. I actually said that it stems from a bundle of things. Yes, I appreciate that it can be genetic, but I also think that it has a lot to do with surroundings. I'm not implying that the parents say "Yes, go forth into the world and screw ass!" That's utterly ridiculous and I really don't see how you drew that conclusion from my posts. I meant that in society today it's more likely that a child would be subject to various things that could add to the decision in sexual preference. I believe in opening a child's viewpoint, I don't think it's right to suffocate them.... in doing so the child is sure to become ignorant and naive. Which is unfair. I think I'm trying to say that although there may already be an ingrained sense of homosexuality, it is the environmental pressure that brings it to the surface, not simply the genetic coding.

*cough*

I don't think you are born gay because your mind is not developed enough to even allow you to speak yet, how can it determine that you're homosexual?

I doubt the baby comes out and says "Well Hello Doc....you look rather fetching in that mask."

-AC

Originally posted by Syren
*cough*

You should see a doctor about that cough you have.

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I still think it's a combination of both inner instinct and environmental reflection.

Originally posted by Canadian Moose
You should see a doctor about that cough you have.

Well, what would you rather I'd said?

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Here!! You idiot!! You're blind as a bat!!

I doubt it.

Originally posted by Alpha Centauri
I don't think you are born gay because your mind is not developed enough to even allow you to speak yet, how can it determine that you're homosexual?

I doubt the baby comes out and says "Well Hello Doc....you look rather fetching in that mask."

-AC

Neither am I, but I think it is THERE, from birth, at least the tendency, that later in life, will rear itself.

Originally posted by Syren
Well, what would you rather I'd said?

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Here!! You idiot!! You're blind as a bat!!

I doubt it.

No, you shouldn't have.

I apologize, I didn't get a chance to read it, I had a client bawling at my desk.

"I think I'm trying to say that although there may already be an ingrained sense of homosexuality, it is the environmental pressure that brings it to the surface, not simply the genetic coding."

I'm not coughing at you this time 🙄

Scott... just a quick note, we're posting at the same time so it looks like we're ignoring one another. If that makes sense. So, sorry if it seems as though I'm being obnoxious 😮

Originally posted by Syren
Scott... just a quick note, we're posting at the same time so it looks like we're ignoring one another. If that makes sense. So, sorry if it seems as though I'm being obnoxious 😮

You ARE obnoxious, but I still love you. 😛

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I am?? Oh, you really shouldn't flatter me so.

hmm You know we all Have good points here, Im still not sure what triggers this, it's very confusing if you think about it too hard...but why should it matter if its chosen or not because we are who we are and we shouldnt change that right?

True ✅ I believe passionately that identity is important and no one should be made to feel that they don't fit society or aren't of a satisfactory standard. It's all about the individuality 😊

Originally posted by Syren
True ✅ I believe passionately that identity is important and no one should be made to feel that they don't fit society or aren't of a satisfactory standard. It's all about the individuality 😊

Amen to that Grl Friend!! ✅

Originally posted by Syren
So we're agreed that it's probably down to a little of each?

I've been saying that for eons, personally. You can't help whom you fall in love with, and gentics can't be proven either way so it's a toss-up.

I know what you mean, you can't help who you fall in love with and sometimes you can't help but show how you really feel, doesn't matter if its a grl or a guy! and everyone should have the right to love one enough no matter what sex and not get discrimanated against by people who think its wrong!! Its nature!