Comments on: Comment on reactions to the Jones and Yarhouse study https://wthrockmorton.com/2007/09/21/comment-on-reactions-to-the-jones-and-yarhouse-study/ A [retired] college psychology professor's observations about public policy, mental health, sexual identity, and religious issues Wed, 26 Sep 2007 21:52:12 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 By: Mary https://wthrockmorton.com/2007/09/21/comment-on-reactions-to-the-jones-and-yarhouse-study/#comment-65164 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 21:52:12 +0000 https://www.wthrockmorton.com//2007/09/21/comment-on-reactions-to-the-jones-and-yarhouse-study/#comment-65164 Jag,

But a genetic predispostion does not mean unalterable attractions. I have a genetic predisposition to longevity but that can be altered by bad habits. Habits I enjoy and of my choosing. It can also be altered by a personality trait to be rebellious and not wear a seatbelt (which has been proven to save lives)

In the J&Y book they talk about two different ideas of homosexuality 1) Essentialist and 2) Constructionist

If you have the book maybe a discussion of these terms and definitions will help clarify some of the different views people hold about homosexuality. I personally do believe that it is in part genetic (having more to do with personality traits, needs etc…) and part environment (having to do with our response to our surroundings etc..) Sort of a lot of mxiture of things going on. I would fall into the constructionist view more so.

]]> By: jag https://wthrockmorton.com/2007/09/21/comment-on-reactions-to-the-jones-and-yarhouse-study/#comment-65163 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 10:18:44 +0000 https://www.wthrockmorton.com//2007/09/21/comment-on-reactions-to-the-jones-and-yarhouse-study/#comment-65163 Concerned –

You state:

“The other problem I have with your interpretation of sexual orientation being fixed is that it is not so black and white as some would have us believe.”

I never said it was fixed. Please do not misrepresent my views. I did say there was likely a genetic predisposition, etc…which makes it difficult to alter.

]]> By: jayhuck https://wthrockmorton.com/2007/09/21/comment-on-reactions-to-the-jones-and-yarhouse-study/#comment-65162 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 04:57:50 +0000 https://www.wthrockmorton.com//2007/09/21/comment-on-reactions-to-the-jones-and-yarhouse-study/#comment-65162 David,

Here’s to hoping that God’s delicious and perfect timing will spur on more legitimate and less-biased research. That is definitely something to hope and pray for, and would make all of this worth it.

]]> By: David Roberts https://wthrockmorton.com/2007/09/21/comment-on-reactions-to-the-jones-and-yarhouse-study/#comment-65161 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 03:43:26 +0000 https://www.wthrockmorton.com//2007/09/21/comment-on-reactions-to-the-jones-and-yarhouse-study/#comment-65161 Karen said:

That would be God’s delicious and perfect timing.

Assuming of course that you happen to be correct about just what God thinks about all of this. In any event, I don’t see this study making a very big different other than perhaps to spur on more legitimate research. Who knows, that might even have been worth more than if their research had been more significant.

(and yes Karen, I’ve read it – had my copy in hand on 9/13)

]]> By: Mary https://wthrockmorton.com/2007/09/21/comment-on-reactions-to-the-jones-and-yarhouse-study/#comment-65160 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 02:51:56 +0000 https://www.wthrockmorton.com//2007/09/21/comment-on-reactions-to-the-jones-and-yarhouse-study/#comment-65160 Yeah Karen. Good point. Me personally would stay far away from EXODUS because of their lack of guidelines on “therapuetic” support for the individual. I don’t think I would call it psychotherapy. Warren? Jag? Thoughts?

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