Society as we know it seems constantly involved in a debate on homosexuality. The cause, the cure, who’s to blame, the morality, the ethics – all debates that when you really look at it, you have a hard time understanding why so much time, emotion and energy is wasted on such a topic. Nature vs. nurture? Is it a choice? Can it be genetically explained? Is there a genetic predisposition, as in say – alcoholism? Does it matter?
The religious community presents another arena for over speculation. What does the Bible say? What does the Pope, your minister, the nuns, your grandmother say? What are the moral implications of homosexual behavior? Gay marriage? Kids growing up with gay parents? Why any of this matters to everyone, I’m not sure – and I’m not here to speculate.
I’m also not going to argue the everlasting debate of creationism vs. evolution. I personally believe the two can exist together – not independently of each other. With that – on a scientific level only, disregarding all sociological factors and established societal norms – perhaps the surge in homosexuality in recent history is a result of an evolutionary attempt to control the population. The world as we know it is quickly becoming overpopulated and the populations are causing the supply of natural resources to dwindle. Gay couples do cannot procreate in the natural sense of the process. (I am not saying gay couples should not have children, I believe we are some of the best parents). But in a gay relationship, there are no accidental pregnancies. On a statistical basis – homosexuals cause less population increase.
I do not personally need an explanation for my lifestyle. I am comfortable with who I am. I am not attempting to explain anything. However, I am prone to intellectual thought processes and these hypotheses are nothing more than a byproduct of my constant cerebral processes.
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August 19, 2008 at 2:09 am
Well, thank goodness we have developed past the limbic system – you cortex seems to be functioning above average.
I enjoyed reading your post as your ability to remain non-judgmental while others (myself!) are becoming less tollerant of intollerance.
World population control is a good one – why is it that it though that the most intellectually advanced seem to be homosexual? Perhaps evolution is working through us for more than pop. control…
August 19, 2008 at 9:49 am
I’m sure the increased awareness and acceptance of homosexuality has a variety of implications. Population control is a very simplistic, but logical explanation. It does seem that sometimes the homosexual population does have an advanced ability for intellectual thought. Perhaps due to necessity really. When you live in a society that can’t seem to accept things that are out of their normal spectrum, you are forced to develop the capacity to “think outside the box.”
I’m glad people (like yourself) are becoming less tolerant of the judgmental and intolerant portions of our society. Some members of society may not understand homosexuality, but understanding is not a necessity for tolerance and respect of your fellow human beings.
August 22, 2008 at 12:13 pm
==…perhaps the surge in homosexuality in recent history is a result of an evolutionary attempt to control the population.==
Where is this in the Word of God?
If this is so, you’d think that there would be more then <2% of the population that claims to be homosexual. You’d think that it would be more prevalent. But no.
== The world as we know it is quickly becoming overpopulated and the populations are causing the supply of natural resources to dwindle.==
That’s not the cause.
== I believe we are some of the best parents).==
A delusion.
== But in a gay relationship, there are no accidental pregnancies.==
A rationalization.
== On a statistical basis – homosexuals cause less population increase.==
A rationalization.
==I do not personally need an explanation for my lifestyle. ==
If you want people to believe you, you do.
==I am comfortable with who I am. ==
Translation: “I have justified it to myself and I’m stubborn against everybody who want’s to talk me outta it!”
==I am not attempting to explain anything.==
Yes, you are.
== However, I am prone to intellectual thought processes…==
Read: justifications
==… and these hypotheses are nothing more than a byproduct of my constant cerebral processes.==
Read: dreams and other imaginations
August 22, 2008 at 12:23 pm
== I believe we are some of the best parents).==
A strong delusion.
August 22, 2008 at 3:50 pm
Generally speaking, those who have such strong opinions on subjects like this do so for a reason. Either they feel something horrible in their life can/should be blamed on a homosexual – or they are so frightened of what they feel that the only way they can deal with what they are underneath is to actively hide it – by persecuting those who they see in themselves.
I assure you, I am a happy, well-adjusted, contributing member of society who many people depend on in some of the most horrible situations and parts of their lives. I have changed lives, I have lengthened lives and on a regular basis I save lives. And believe it or not, the fact that I’m gay has never decreased my function as a human being.
My children are incredibly well adjusted and happy. They are typical kids – with the same problems, dreams, thoughts and feelings as every other child. In fact, it would probably surprise you to find out that I have a child who is actively involved in her church, local Christian organizations and volunteer programs and intends to attend seminary next year.
I am successfully parenting/raising loving, open-minded, accepting Christian children – not in spite of my sexual orientation, but with judgement that comes with it.
Hitler had gays “taken care of” back in his day… along with the Jews and every other individual that didn’t fit into his “ideal” person category – is this a time we should return to? Is that what your God would want?
August 22, 2008 at 4:30 pm
==Generally speaking, those who have such strong opinions on subjects like this do so for a reason.==
So, we’re supposed NOT to have strong opposition???
==Either they feel something horrible in their life can/should be blamed on a homosexual…==
Nothing horrible going on in my personal life. I’m just a good citizen.
==… – or they are so frightened of what they feel that the only way they can deal with what they are underneath is to actively hide it – by persecuting those who they see in themselves.==
No fear here cuz God didn’t give those who are born again a spirit of fear.
You, on the other hand, fear us.
==And believe it or not, the fact that I’m gay has never decreased my function as a human being.==
Charles Manson can say the same thing.
==Hitler…==
I just knew you would play the “Hitler” card at some point.
==… had gays “taken care of” back in his day… ==
So, comparing us to Hitler is your way of snuggling up to us for support. We see.
==…along with the Jews and every other individual that didn’t fit into his “ideal” person category – is this a time we should return to?==
Is what Hitler did to people what WE wanna do to people???
== Is that what your God would want?==
God explains what He will do to the disobedient. THAT’s what He wants.
August 22, 2008 at 4:34 pm
*Is what Hitler did to people what WE wanna do to people???*
I don’t know – you tell me – I’m not the closeted gay man preaching to the masses.
August 22, 2008 at 4:38 pm
==*Is what Hitler did to people what WE wanna do to people???*
I don’t know – you tell me – …==
YOU’re the one who compared us to Hitler, and you don’t know????
I can tell you that we want not to do what Hitler did. Does THAT satisfy you?? My bet is that it doesn’t.
==I’m not the closeted gay man preaching to the masses.==
Oh, now the “gay in the closet” card. That’s one of them cliché talking points off the Homosexual Militia websites.
Well, neither am I.