Comments on: Finnish study finds genetic effects associated with homosexual intention and behavior https://wthrockmorton.com/2007/10/31/finnish-study-finds-genetic-effects-associated-with-homosexual-intention-and-behavior/ A [retired] college psychology professor's observations about public policy, mental health, sexual identity, and religious issues Mon, 05 Nov 2007 01:11:04 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 By: Drowssap https://wthrockmorton.com/2007/10/31/finnish-study-finds-genetic-effects-associated-with-homosexual-intention-and-behavior/#comment-65988 Mon, 05 Nov 2007 01:11:04 +0000 https://www.wthrockmorton.com//2007/10/31/finnish-study-finds-genetic-effects-associated-with-homosexual-intention-and-behavior/#comment-65988 jag

I suppose I’m wondering why it matters why people are gay. If it is a choice or natural inclination – why does this matter at all?

I know that wthrockmorton.com is a values based site my core interest is the cause of SSA. For me at least the answer to that question answers nearly every other question I have.

And of course, we just don’t know yet.

]]> By: jayhuck https://wthrockmorton.com/2007/10/31/finnish-study-finds-genetic-effects-associated-with-homosexual-intention-and-behavior/#comment-65987 Sun, 04 Nov 2007 21:59:48 +0000 https://www.wthrockmorton.com//2007/10/31/finnish-study-finds-genetic-effects-associated-with-homosexual-intention-and-behavior/#comment-65987 Jag,

I’m of the belief that the only reason orientation is such a big deal, is because religion has made it a big deal.

]]> By: jag https://wthrockmorton.com/2007/10/31/finnish-study-finds-genetic-effects-associated-with-homosexual-intention-and-behavior/#comment-65986 Sun, 04 Nov 2007 13:04:52 +0000 https://www.wthrockmorton.com//2007/10/31/finnish-study-finds-genetic-effects-associated-with-homosexual-intention-and-behavior/#comment-65986 Behaviors tend to be polygenic, meaning that there are more than one gene involved…and how these are expressed can vary from person to person. So, either way, you are not going to get 100% gay individuals even if a gay person was cloned and there is a genetic link. Even with things that are extremely genetic, like height, nutrition can contribute to its varied expression.

I suppose I’m wondering why it matters why people are gay. If it is a choice or natural inclination – why does this matter at all? It only matters if you see this behavior as bad or you wish to change it. Perhaps this is it?

In a world where our country does not have a theocracy, shouldn’t people have a choice? Isn’t that, in part, what this blog is about? Letting people have the choice who wish to challenge their same-sex attractions…but, if neutral, this sort of approach should swing both ways…can’t people have the right to just be gay?

I guess I’m not sure why it matters. Why not live life according to your own standards, let people live theirs according to theirs (you know, not a theocracy), and have rules that govern us all so that we do not harm each other or ourselves.

Seems okay to me.

]]> By: jayhuck https://wthrockmorton.com/2007/10/31/finnish-study-finds-genetic-effects-associated-with-homosexual-intention-and-behavior/#comment-65985 Sun, 04 Nov 2007 06:31:49 +0000 https://www.wthrockmorton.com//2007/10/31/finnish-study-finds-genetic-effects-associated-with-homosexual-intention-and-behavior/#comment-65985 Ken,

I’m not even sure about that – Again, it depends on what we mean by “openly” – I know some gay people, who say they are open, who might very well not label themselves as gay on a survey!

]]> By: ken https://wthrockmorton.com/2007/10/31/finnish-study-finds-genetic-effects-associated-with-homosexual-intention-and-behavior/#comment-65984 Sat, 03 Nov 2007 22:07:52 +0000 https://www.wthrockmorton.com//2007/10/31/finnish-study-finds-genetic-effects-associated-with-homosexual-intention-and-behavior/#comment-65984 I’m pretty sure the 2-4% figure represents those that are openly gay.

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