The science of becoming gay - Page 2

Gn2Dlnd · 01-20-2006, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

...the gay community hangs their hat...

Is it a nice hat?

"Gay Community"

Ghoulish Delight · 01-19-2006, 04:30 PM

Furthermore:

* I DO believe that, as a result of evolution, heterosexuality is the predominant predisposition. That only makes sense.

* All things being equal, I think there would be more people who become homosexual (or at least bisexual). However, since most children are exposed mostly to a heterosexual world growing up (both the natural fact that follows from the bullet above that most people a child comes in contact with are heterosexual, and the unfortunate unatural prejudice against homosexuality), it's those that are most predisposed to homosexuality who end up having that trait expressed in adulthood. Thus, I see no contradiction between my theories and the annecdotal statement often heard, "Most if not all the gay people I know say they've always known they were gay." Those in the middle, who would require some external influence to go either way, are far more likely to be influenced towards heterosexuality.

Prudence · 01-19-2006, 07:46 PM

Heh. They said "toaster."

innerSpaceman · 01-19-2006, 08:02 PM

We don't have to control the debate anymore. We've gone as far as debate can go. Everyone who could possibly be convinced by rationality is already there. The only ones left to convince are the ones impossible to convince by conscious effort.

In America in 2006, the victory has already been won ... it's only the fruits of it that will be decades more in coming.

Motorboat Cruiser · 01-19-2006, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

Everyone who could possibly be convinced by rationality is already there.

I'm not so sure that I share your optimism. I think that there are still large numbers of people who are opposed to homosexuality and yet aren't even sure why. They just know that it is what they have always been told and have yet to truly question their own reasoning.

wendybeth · 01-19-2006, 11:28 PM

But have we figured out the Gay Agenda yet?

(And iSm said 'fruits'....

)

Gn2Dlnd · 01-20-2006, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

In America in 2006, the victory has already been won ... it's only the fruits of it that will be decades more in coming.

Hear hear to more decades of fruits coming!

wendybeth · 01-20-2006, 09:01 PM

Recently my MIL underwent a change of heart and perspective, not to mention a revaluation of her religion because of their deplorable stance on homosexuality. If she can change her mind, anyone can. She gets madder than hell if she overhears anyone saying anything negative about the subject.

Cadaverous Pallor · 01-20-2006, 12:17 PM

There are plenty of reasonable people wrestling with this right now....plenty of reasonable people that were raised to hate and fear that have to work to throw off these prejudices....there are still plenty of minds to open up.

Gemini Cricket · 01-20-2006, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

There are plenty of reasonable people wrestling...

I'm sorry, my mind was wandering. Ahem.
What were we talking about now?

01-19-2006, 04:30 PM	#2
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Furthermore: * I DO believe that, as a result of evolution, heterosexuality is the predominant predisposition. That only makes sense. * All things being equal, I think there would be more people who become homosexual (or at least bisexual). However, since most children are exposed mostly to a heterosexual world growing up (both the natural fact that follows from the bullet above that most people a child comes in contact with are heterosexual, and the unfortunate unatural prejudice against homosexuality), it's those that are most predisposed to homosexuality who end up having that trait expressed in adulthood. Thus, I see no contradiction between my theories and the annecdotal statement often heard, "Most if not all the gay people I know say they've always known they were gay." Those in the middle, who would require some external influence to go either way, are far more likely to be influenced towards heterosexuality. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	Heh. They said "toaster." __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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01-19-2006, 08:02 PM	#4
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	We don't have to control the debate anymore. We've gone as far as debate can go. Everyone who could possibly be convinced by rationality is already there. The only ones left to convince are the ones impossible to convince by conscious effort. In America in 2006, the victory has already been won ... it's only the fruits of it that will be decades more in coming.
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wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	But have we figured out the Gay Agenda yet? (And iSm said 'fruits'.... ) __________________
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01-20-2006, 09:01 PM	#8
wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	Recently my MIL underwent a change of heart and perspective, not to mention a revaluation of her religion because of their deplorable stance on homosexuality. If she can change her mind, anyone can. She gets madder than hell if she overhears anyone saying anything negative about the subject. __________________
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01-20-2006, 12:17 PM	#9
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	There are plenty of reasonable people wrestling with this right now....plenty of reasonable people that were raised to hate and fear that have to work to throw off these prejudices....there are still plenty of minds to open up. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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