homosexuality

I suppose this thread can be a nice educational resource into debunking the claims of homophobia. I'm looking for rather generalized information, which is any kind of serious research into some of the myths that demonize gay people. Examples: What is the average life expectancy, what is the...

A letter to the editor in the local rag had the following assertion: Now, I know a little about Roman slave boys, but to what extent does that have relevence to the time and culture of Jesus? I can imagine there might not have been a lot of homosexuality in the culture where Jesus taught, but...

LONDON, England (Reuters) -- Genetic factors, along with cultural and early experiences, influence male homosexuality, Italian scientists said on Wednesday. Researchers at the University of Padua said the genetic components are linked to the X chromosome which is inherited only from the mother...

I'm finally getting around to "American Gods", and am idly wondering what the Quran has to say about the titular topic. Anyone know?

Today, San Francisco (big surprise) is issuing "marriage licenses" for gay couples. Since it's against the state law, these "licenses" are about as binding as a "murder license" or a "park at a no-parking sign license" would be. This is a political statement, of course. For those who oppose gay...

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2003/11/031118074946.htm Oroginal news release It's a small sample size, but they claim the correlation is large. I guess you'd have to read the original paper to find the numbers.

http://www.abc.net.au:80/cnnnn/broadband/20031023_2100/hi.smil#story11 LMAO.

I heard this story where a 5yr old girl was denied entry into a catholic school because her mom is gay. The reason for her denile was that the shool was concearned about teaching her that her parents lifestyle was a sin. I thought back to my catholic school education. First off, they avoided...

I know this is sensitive topic, but I have some questions about the subject. This is the first. What is the body of scientific evidence that homosexuality is genetic? I have heard that most evidence is anecdotal. Is this correct? If in fact, there is a body of scientific evidence, then I...

We are strange creatures. Often, we require tragedy, or great loss to understand and accept others. A friend of mine works as a Psychology, Speech, and Debate teacher at a local highschool. He is well respected among the community, and known as quite possibly the best high school level...

The question of the (im)morality of homosexuality was brought up over in Politics. I thought I'd see where the majority of this section of society stood on the matter.

In all the hooplah about the Supreme Court ruling, I heard someone on the radio say (approxiamtely), "The Supreme Court has now provided a constitutional right to a behavior that the constitutional framers wouldn't have approved of" What was the founding father's attitude towards homosexuality...

this is quite a good article if you're interested.

I was wondering if there was any scientific reason for there to be homosexual animals. I have read that many other species besides humans participate in homosexual behavior. If there is a 'gay gene' what would it's purpose be? Is it just something that stands out from the norm for no apperant...

Ok Titan.... we're still waiting.... Any chance of you marshalling your evidence this week like you said or are we in for another week's wait? I know I'm still interested in seeing it, I'm sure others are too. Don't leave us all hanging... any longer... yet... Adam

I've read numerous articles in the past on this question. But the thing that occurs to me is: Would not evolutionary theory preclude the existance of genetically caused homosexuality?