I look forward to it, as I stated in my post. I have questions, and thoughts. If you can show me proof that I am wrong, then why would I not change my mind?
I do wish that people would quit assuming I'm some ignorant, rhetoric spitting neanderthal. I am a human being like everyone else on this forum (until proven otherwise) and I seek to improve upon what I know. Some of that may conflict with your view on things, but it is through honest discussion and debate that we come to a better understanding.
:sigh: OK, let's see if you are a man of your word. MOST folks who come here and post the stuff that you did, have no desire to alter their world view even when facts are presented to them.
Is homosexuality a sin? It is my belief based on my faith that it is. However, just as with the thief. I do not hate the individual. I will simply encourage them to make different choices. Dislike the actions, not the person.
That's fine. I have zero issue with someone's religious beliefs or morality around homosexuality. As long as they apply those beliefs to themselves only.
Is it unnatural? I would argue that it is.
And you would be wrong. It occurs in nature. Therefore it is natural. If you are looking to use the words "statistically uncommon" you would be correct, however using the word "unnatural" is incorrect and inflammatory.
I apologize in advance for the hatred or nasty comments this may inspire. But I wish to air these things to have a better understanding.
OK.
This is strongly based on the following evidence. The only way to produce off-spring in the natural world is for a human. To engage in intercourse with a member of the opposite sex. Therefore it would be logical to assume based on the compatibility of nature, that because two of the same gender will never produce off-spring. It is a useless deviation of the human species.
Procreation is irrelevant to sexual orientation. Many gay folks have children naturally. As long as the "equipment" works, there is no reason why they can't procreate if they choose to.
Now, based on this some people have gone to the point of ensuring these individuals do not reproduce. This i believe to be cruel and inhumane, these actions are unacceptable in civilized society.
OK.
However, since it can be proven that homosexuality is a non-viable continuation of the human species this question is worth asking:
Again, sexual orientation has zero to do with procreation. There are certainly homosexuals who want to procreate and do. AND, I don't think there are many homosexuals who want homosexual children. They probably just want HEALTHY children.
How much of the deviations in an individual can produce homosexual tendencies?
-Genetic Hormonal Imbalance (ie Born this way)
This indicates your bias that homosexuality is a "genetic disorder". This is unproven and, since both heterosexuality and homosexuality are, according to researchers, formed similarly, homosexuality is undoubtedly nothing but a deviation from the statistical norm. Like left-handedness, or being Jewish.
-Social Conditioning (ie It's ok to experiment)
Researchers also indicate that environment may have something to do with the formation of sexual orientation... homosexuality AND heterosexuality. You are separating the two which is incorrect.
-Sexual Confusion/Abuse (ie I can't trust a man/woman)
This is behavioral and has nothing to do with sexual orientation. There is an absolute difference between sexual behavior and sexual orientation. A gay person may behave in a heterosexual way, and still be gay. The opposite is also true.
these 3 reasons I believe are strong factors in the significant increase in "homosexual population".
Your third reason has nothing to do with sexual orientation at all. You have offered no proof that the homosexual population has increased because of the first two... in fact you have shown no proof that the homosexual population has increased at all. Historically, gays have always encompassed between 4%-7% of the population. There has been no change in this statistic. Therefore, your entire premise is incorrect.
The final basis for increases in homosexual population is manipulation. The belief that various groups wish to use the "victimized" status of homosexuals to change laws and place themselves in power as a champion to the oppressed. I urge caution, I do not believe being gay diminishes the humanity of a person. However I do believe in this day and age in increases the chances manipulation.
Again, since your entire premise of an increase in the homosexual population is incorrect, this makes no sense.
There.