Originally posted by totaleklipse97
For every study about genetics there is a study done to disprove it. We have not dived deep enough into the human genome to even have a vague concept of what causes what. For every "sure genetic profile" there is a case that goes against the grain and disproves it. To say it's a genetic predisposition is not tangible. To say it is environmentally influenced is also wrong. You must step back and view any case of anomaly as a whole, not the sum of genetic predisposition or environmental influence. There is a much debate about "Nature v. Nuture" but the one clear aspect that becomes of the situation is that environmental stimuli triggers genetic factors. I'm studying this currently, and am currently being taught by one of the foremost leaders of sociology, and medical sociology research in the world. This goes beyond the debate of whether being homosexual is predisposed or learned. The heart of this debate is truly the separation of government powers from the direct influence of religion, and where those powers are appropriately enforced. Is it right, under the constitution to regulate the marriage of two individuals at a Federal Level? Is it up for the states self governing to regulate the "contract of marriage"? If it is up to individual states to govern, is it right for other states to nullify that contract in light of laws for protecting the contract of marriage? At what point in our government is it appropriate for religion majority to intervene and dictate the regulations that we ALL abide by? Is it even appropriate to have religious influence in our legal system? I do believe this case will eventually reach the supreme court, it will not come down to a religious viewpoint when it does, but more of states right to regulate themselves. The sad fact is, the Supreme Court has been appointed by religiously motivated republican majority (Pres. Bush used much religious debate in his campaign, that is not to be denied.) so there will ultimately be a religious influence in the individual decisions, but how much so?

good post - we need to get back on track of the topic. Thats all