Step by step, researcher looks for sexuality clues

[carrie721]

Originally Posted by irishgrl

arent you confusing a physical characteristic with something that is inherently emotional/spiritual? (not quite sure what term to use, I just know it aint physical or mental!) I mean, there is no physical connection to sexuality, no "gay gene" floating out there, and science is barking up the wrong tree IMO. That said, however, at least the scientists are willing to acknowledge that it isnt something a person has control over...

i disagree that there isn't a gay gene ... i think it probably is genetic. but i've got no interest in finding one. waste of time and money.

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by carrie721

i disagree that there isn't a gay gene ... i think it probably is genetic. but i've got no interest in finding one. waste of time and money.

I think there likely is not one. I think sexuality is not really defineable in that context. I think we are biologically engineered to want to have sex; it is the reason we are here in fact. I think what attracts you is something different.

[carrie721]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

I think there likely is not one. I think sexuality is not really defineable in that context. I think we are biologically engineered to want to have sex; it is the reason we are here in fact. I think what attracts you is something different.

if it's not genetic, what do you think it is? do you think sexuality is inherent?

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by carrie721

if it's not genetic, what do you think it is? do you think sexuality is inherent?

I guess I take it from a bigger (for want of a better word) vantage point - I think that the fact that attraction with so called sexuality varies so much (some guys like fat girls or trashy girls, or preppies, etc. ) that that variation explains homo as opposed to hetero sexuality.

[carrie721]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

I guess I take it from a bigger (for want of a better word) vantage point - I think that the fact that attraction with so called sexuality varies so much (some guys like fat girls or trashy girls, or preppies, etc. ) that that variation explains homo as opposed to hetero sexuality.

well, i believe those differences can probably be explained in terms of nature & sometimes nurture as well ... so

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by carrie721

well, i believe those differences can probably be explained in terms of nature & sometimes nurture as well ... so

I think so too. I mean look at identical twins and one, but not the other, is gay. That is not evidence of the genetic theory

Also, check your PM's

[carrie721]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

I think so too. I mean look at identical twins and one, but not the other, is gay. That is not evidence of the genetic theory

Also, check your PM's

that doesn't necessarily mean there is no gay gene - just that there are other contributing factors in some cases.

i don't have anything can you re-send?

[irishgrl]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

I guess I take it from a bigger (for want of a better word) vantage point - I think that the fact that attraction with so called sexuality varies so much (some guys like fat girls or trashy girls, or preppies, etc. ) that that variation explains homo as opposed to hetero sexuality.

IMO it is a "soul" thing. something that goes back to our very identity, who we are and what we care about.

I would also posit that it has to do with Karma and past life memory, what we feel comfortable with and what we are here to learn.

[irishgrl]

Originally Posted by carrie721

i disagree that there isn't a gay gene ... i think it probably is genetic. but i've got no interest in finding one. waste of time and money.

unfortunately, I think you're mistaken. sexual orientation isnt genetic. as was stated in the original article, if that were true, then gay people's children would also be gay regardless of upbringing. also, straight people's children would always be straight.

just not a supportable theory, sorry.

[Moony]

Originally Posted by irishgrl

unfortunately, I think you're mistaken. sexual orientation isnt genetic. as was stated in the original article, if that were true, then gay people's children would also be gay regardless of upbringing. also, straight people's children would always be straight.

just not a supportable theory, sorry.

What about dominant and recessive genes? For instance, two brown eyed parents won't always have brown eyed children (simplifying here, maybe..w/e). Perhaps sexual orientation is even a combination of a few different genes + external stimuli? Who knows. I'm with a few of you here, I don't care to know. IMO, It doesn't matter what causes you to be gay/straight.

[SuzeQuze]

Originally Posted by irishgrl

unfortunately, I think you're mistaken. sexual orientation isnt genetic. as was stated in the original article, if that were true, then gay people's children would also be gay regardless of upbringing. also, straight people's children would always be straight.

just not a supportable theory, sorry.

That isn't true. Genetics are much more complicated than that. I think that perhaps a handful of genes are involved.

[strandinthewind]

Cool points above. But, I still cannot get around the fact that identical twins can have different sexuality. Their genes are exactly the same.

[irishgrl]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

Cool points above. But, I still cannot get around the fact that identical twins can have different sexuality. Their genes are exactly the same.

exactly. sexuality isnt genetic IMO; dominant/recessive and/or combinant genes notwithstanding. sexuality is part of our personality which is not mappable via impirical scientific method, because it is inorganic.