Is Homosexuality a choice?

[Sava]

Well? I've been debating with some conservatives I know, online and IRL, about the current homosexuality issues (repeal of sodomy ban, gay marriage, etc). In a few instances, I've been told that "Homosexuality is a choice and a sin." So what does 'Poly think? Do homosexuals have a choice in who they are attracted to? Is their homosexuality a choice?

[Jon Shafer]

Yes, every morning they wake up and say "hey, I want to be this way."

[Nubclear]

No.

[Sprayber]

Re: Is Homosexuality a choice?

Originally posted by Sava
Well? I've been debating with some conservatives I know, online and IRL, about the current homosexuality issues (repeal of sodomy ban, gay marriage, etc). In a few instances, I've been told that "Homosexuality is a choice and a sin." So what does 'Poly think? Do homosexuals have a choice in who they are attracted to? Is their homosexuality a choice?

All I know is that I chose to go to a female strip club tonight instead of a male one.

[Asher]

Of course it is, and I am pro-choice.

All of you anti-choice morons are homophboes.

[Worthingtons]

Hiya There

I Will choose this thread as the one to formally announce my Return to Apolyton (as starting a new thread would draw attention to the fact that I , an individual actually exist and hence be closed).

I do indeed think that Homosexuality is a Choice, and it will probably attract flames, I fail to see, that with all the perfections in our DNA (Yes, we are a far from perfect race but studying biology makes one aware of just how finely tuned we are in order to 'work') that there could possibly be a flaw in such a black and white issue as Sexuality. A Key Integral of any organism is Reproduction, in Humans this is done via Intercourse between male and female, it's in our genes to be sexually attracted to the opposite sex in order to ensure reproduction takes place. Homosexuality, which would hinder reproduction, would surely then be considered a 'flaw'.

I do not believe that a Race that has been evolving thousands of years could therefore could contain a flaw on such a black and white issue.

[Asher]

Oh thank God you're back, I was hoping you'd got lost in the depths of a gay bathhouse.

[Asher]

By the way Boddingtons, if homosexuality is a choice, you just admitted your ass to being bisexual because you've chosen being "straight" when you could very well get it up the ass.

[Worthingtons]

Thank you for my Welcome.

I am too Pro-Choice though Asher, I merely stated my belief that Homosexuality is a Choice, i do not consider it in any way a sin.

[Asher]

You live in Pride Park, jesus christ.

Gay.

And I don't want to know what kind of derbies you guys do

[Sava]

Worthingtons: If homosexuality is such a flaw, how come it didn't get taken out by evolution? And let me ask you a question... I assume you are straight, correct? Well, when you see an attractive woman, do you choose to be attracted to her?

This is a loaded question, because when heterosexual males see an attractive female, before they have time to even make a choice, their body releases hormones. There are significant biological and chemical reactions when a heterosexual male sees an attractive female.

and considering homosexuals have the same feelings, only for the same-sex, I fail to see how it is a choice...

[Agathon]

What's wrong with homoexual men? Women are just so lovely, I mean look, there's thousands of them out there just waiting to be ****ged!!!

They're on the subway, in your apartment block, selling you records... everywhere!!!

Ain't life great?


I mean - I sympathise entirely with lesbians, although I personally like to discourage them (what would we do if all women discovered the "truth"?).

[Nubclear]

Originally posted by Agathon
What's wrong with homoexual men? Women are just so lovely, I mean look, there's thousands of them out there just waiting to be ****ged!!!

They're on the subway, in your apartment block, selling you records... everywhere!!!

Ain't life great?


I mean - I sympathise entirely with lesbians, although I personally like to discourage them (what would we do if all women discovered the "truth"?).

Jerry! Jerry! Michael! Michael!

[Worthingtons]

Originally posted by Sava
Worthingtons: If homosexuality is such a flaw, how come it didn't get taken out by evolution?

DOH! - That was my exact argument - IF it was Genetic Evolution would have taken it out!!

As for seeing a Female, yes, i would say I'm straight - But when i see that female it is Natrual to be attracted to them, i dont choose it. My Argument is that Gays Choose to be Gay, but not neccesarily based on pure attraction - I think it is sometimes down to bad experiences with Women, or misinterpreting feelings for other blokes.

[Sava]

DOH! - That was my exact argument - IF it was Genetic Evolution would have taken it out!!

I see.

As for seeing a Female, yes, i would say I'm straight - But when i see that female it is Natrual to be attracted to them, i dont choose it. My Argument is that Gays Choose to be Gay, but not neccesarily based on pure attraction - I think it is sometimes down to bad experiences with Women, or misinterpreting feelings for other blokes.

Your opinion is noted, but I would suggest you investigate attraction and chemical reactions. Homosexual men experience the same chemical reactions as straight men when they view attractive people. And considering this, homosexuality cannot be a choice as you describe it.