Has it been proven that homosexuality is genetic?

Is homosexuality genetic?

Yes, I think it is and it has been proven
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10%
Yes, I think it is, but I am not aware of any proof
4
20%
No, I do not think it is genetic, because it has been proven not to be genetic
2
10%
No, I do not think it is genetic because there is not yet proof that it is genetic
2
10%
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Re: Has it been proven that homosexuality is genetic?

Post by Coito ergo sum » Sat Apr 17, 2010 1:49 pm

Gawdzilla wrote:
Coito ergo sum wrote:If yes, on what basis do you make that assertion? What's your evidence?

[don't read anything into this question - I am not of the opinion that homosexuality is a choice - it doesn't feel like a choice to me, since I am not homosexual and I have a hard time imagining how I could feel about men the way I feel about women - but that's all beside the point - I am curious if this has been proven. The little research I have found is not conclusive, and has not shown that there is a genetic or heritable trait of homosexuality - I was wondering if I was missing something]
Not being snarky here, but are you gay?
No, why? Are you?

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Re: Has it been proven that homosexuality is genetic?

Post by Coito ergo sum » Sat Apr 17, 2010 1:50 pm

born-again-atheist wrote:What else could it be but biological?
I didn't ask if it was biological. I asked if it was genetic.

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Re: Has it been proven that homosexuality is genetic?

Post by Gawdzilla Sama » Sat Apr 17, 2010 1:51 pm

Coito ergo sum wrote:
Gawdzilla wrote:
Coito ergo sum wrote:If yes, on what basis do you make that assertion? What's your evidence?

[don't read anything into this question - I am not of the opinion that homosexuality is a choice - it doesn't feel like a choice to me, since I am not homosexual and I have a hard time imagining how I could feel about men the way I feel about women - but that's all beside the point - I am curious if this has been proven. The little research I have found is not conclusive, and has not shown that there is a genetic or heritable trait of homosexuality - I was wondering if I was missing something]
Not being snarky here, but are you gay?
No, why? Are you?
No, and I know I'm not. How do you know you're not?
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Re: Has it been proven that homosexuality is genetic?

Post by Coito ergo sum » Sat Apr 17, 2010 1:52 pm

JimC wrote:
born-again-atheist wrote:What else could it be but biological?
Whether it is or is not, one thing is crystal clear - god-botherers and governments can stay the fuck away from people's bedrooms...
Absolutely.

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Re: Has it been proven that homosexuality is genetic?

Post by Trolldor » Sat Apr 17, 2010 3:03 pm

Coito ergo sum wrote:
born-again-atheist wrote:What else could it be but biological?
I didn't ask if it was biological. I asked if it was genetic.
If it ian't biological, it's not genetic. Any biological component of the human body is related to their genetics.
"The fact is that far more crime and child abuse has been committed by zealots in the name of God, Jesus and Mohammed than has ever been committed in the name of Satan. Many people don't like that statement but few can argue with it."

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Re: Has it been proven that homosexuality is genetic?

Post by Azathoth » Sat Apr 17, 2010 3:07 pm

[quote="klr" What counts as "homosexuality" and what doesn't.[/quote]


Wanting to play with other mens (or ladies if you are one of those) bits is the usual definition.
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Re: Has it been proven that homosexuality is genetic?

Post by JimC » Sat Apr 17, 2010 9:13 pm

Ghatanothoa wrote:
klr wrote: What counts as "homosexuality" and what doesn't.

Wanting to play with other mens (or ladies if you are one of those) bits is the usual definition.
:whisper: Hopefully while they are still attached to bodies...

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Re: Has it been proven that homosexuality is genetic?

Post by Coito ergo sum » Mon Apr 19, 2010 2:19 pm

Gawdzilla wrote:
Coito ergo sum wrote:
Gawdzilla wrote:
Coito ergo sum wrote:If yes, on what basis do you make that assertion? What's your evidence?

[don't read anything into this question - I am not of the opinion that homosexuality is a choice - it doesn't feel like a choice to me, since I am not homosexual and I have a hard time imagining how I could feel about men the way I feel about women - but that's all beside the point - I am curious if this has been proven. The little research I have found is not conclusive, and has not shown that there is a genetic or heritable trait of homosexuality - I was wondering if I was missing something]
Not being snarky here, but are you gay?
No, why? Are you?
No, and I know I'm not. How do you know you're not?
I know because I don't feel a sexual attraction to males. How do you know you're not?

What are you even on about?

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Re: Has it been proven that homosexuality is genetic?

Post by Coito ergo sum » Mon Apr 19, 2010 2:22 pm

born-again-atheist wrote:
Coito ergo sum wrote:
born-again-atheist wrote:What else could it be but biological?
I didn't ask if it was biological. I asked if it was genetic.
If it ian't biological, it's not genetic. Any biological component of the human body is related to their genetics.
Whatever.

The question is whether you think homosexuality is genetic and if so, whether you are aware of any proof of that. If you equate biological with genetic, that's up to you, but it doesn't answer the question. You can answer it, or not. That's up to you.

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Re: Has it been proven that homosexuality is genetic?

Post by Boyle » Mon Apr 19, 2010 10:44 pm

Ghatanothoa wrote:
klr wrote: What counts as "homosexuality" and what doesn't.

Wanting to play with other mens (or ladies if you are one of those) bits is the usual definition.
I typically think of a homosexual as a person that is sexually attracted to their own gender. You can play with dicks all you want, but until you derive sexual pleasure from it, you just like lollipops.

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Re: Has it been proven that homosexuality is genetic?

Post by Trolldor » Tue Apr 20, 2010 7:16 am

Coito ergo sum wrote:
born-again-atheist wrote:
Coito ergo sum wrote:
born-again-atheist wrote:What else could it be but biological?
I didn't ask if it was biological. I asked if it was genetic.
If it ian't biological, it's not genetic. Any biological component of the human body is related to their genetics.
Whatever.

The question is whether you think homosexuality is genetic and if so, whether you are aware of any proof of that. If you equate biological with genetic, that's up to you, but it doesn't answer the question. You can answer it, or not. That's up to you.

I already have, your inability to comprehend an answer doesn't make it any less there.

Here, with spelling mistakes and all:
If it ian't biological, it's not genetic.
"The fact is that far more crime and child abuse has been committed by zealots in the name of God, Jesus and Mohammed than has ever been committed in the name of Satan. Many people don't like that statement but few can argue with it."

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Re: Has it been proven that homosexuality is genetic?

Post by Coito ergo sum » Tue Apr 20, 2010 8:54 am

born-again-atheist wrote:
Coito ergo sum wrote:
born-again-atheist wrote:
Coito ergo sum wrote:
born-again-atheist wrote:What else could it be but biological?
I didn't ask if it was biological. I asked if it was genetic.
If it ian't biological, it's not genetic. Any biological component of the human body is related to their genetics.
Whatever.

The question is whether you think homosexuality is genetic and if so, whether you are aware of any proof of that. If you equate biological with genetic, that's up to you, but it doesn't answer the question. You can answer it, or not. That's up to you.

I already have, your inability to comprehend an answer doesn't make it any less there.

Here, with spelling mistakes and all:
If it ian't biological, it's not genetic.
So, what?

If it ain't biological, it's not genetic doesn't answer the question. Logically, all you've stated is biology is a precondition for something being genetic. While biology may be a precondition for being genetic, that does not mean that everything biological is genetic. Your inability to comprehend basic logic doesn't mean you've answered the question. You've avoided it.

Is homosexuality genetic? If you have an answer yes or no, state it explicitly and give your reasons/proof. If you don't, just say you're not sure.

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Re: Has it been proven that homosexuality is genetic?

Post by Trolldor » Tue Apr 20, 2010 9:05 am

I have answered it and don't feel inclined to hold your hand as you cross the street. Also, before you start demanding evidence provide some of your own.
"The fact is that far more crime and child abuse has been committed by zealots in the name of God, Jesus and Mohammed than has ever been committed in the name of Satan. Many people don't like that statement but few can argue with it."

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Re: Has it been proven that homosexuality is genetic?

Post by Coito ergo sum » Tue Apr 20, 2010 9:22 am

born-again-atheist wrote:I have answered it and don't feel inclined to hold your hand as you cross the street. Also, before you start demanding evidence provide some of your own.
When I make an assertion, I will advance my reasons/proof.

Perhaps your limited understanding of the English language is holding you back here.

All you've said was, "if it ain't biological, it's not genetic." That assertion is not an answer to the question, "has it been proven that homosexuality is genetic?" Maybe they don't teach logic in college anymore, and I know the education system has failed over the last 20 years, so your deficiency is probably not your own fault.

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Re: Has it been proven that homosexuality is genetic?

Post by Trolldor » Tue Apr 20, 2010 9:23 am

Good thing I don't go to college, look what it shat out.
"The fact is that far more crime and child abuse has been committed by zealots in the name of God, Jesus and Mohammed than has ever been committed in the name of Satan. Many people don't like that statement but few can argue with it."

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