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Re: Not here to condemn, but to urge self-control.
Posted By: Ellmyruh, on host 63.196.104.153
Date: Sunday, October 22, 2000, at 20:46:59
In Reply To: Re: Not here to condemn, but to urge self-control. posted by Trip on Sunday, October 22, 2000, at 11:30:21:

> >> Last I checked, there were more than a hundred separate studies suggesting that there is no genetic cause for homosexuality, and none (well, one since proved in error) suggesting that it is genetic.
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> This is misinformation. I have to wonder what your source is -- the American Family Association, perhaps? While scientific studies are ongoing, a heavy percentage of mainstream (read: unbiased) scientists do believe that it is genetic, whether or not there is a single "gay gene".
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> I have read some studies suggesting that it isn't, but most of them will soon reveal a political agenda that makes you doubt their validity (one said outright that if it can be shown that homosexuality is not genetic but based on environmental factors, we can learn how to prevent it).

It's been a few years since I studied this topic in a college genetics class, and I'm afraid that the studies and statistics I had (and still have, if I dig up my notes from the class) are probably out of date. I'd be interested in seeing new studies, if anyone knows of any. I suppose I could just go to Google or Dogpile and look for myself, but I'd also like to see what other people come up with.

Ell"No flame wars, please"myruh