And here is a girl that words it so nicely,,
A similar question was asked before but the poster also included a link to a document which stated scientists have never been able to find a "gay gene". Back in the 90s some scientists claimed they'd found it but were later humiliated for being unable to substantiate their claim with infallible scientific data.
I believe gay people aren't born gay and straight people aren't born straight. Something that to date can only be guessed at causes this trigger. I think different factors make different people gay. No scientist worth his salt will lay claim to knowing precisely what causes homosexuality. They will speculate and put forward theories, qualifying statements with "we think", "we assume", "found some evidence" etc. But unfortunately scientific fact is elusive. I personally wouldn't presume to know what makes a gay person gay. But I guess it would be a pretty difficult life given that it's a Heterosexual World. (And perhaps some would argue it's a White Heterosexual Man's World!).
I work with intersexed females. We know precisely what causes their specific birth defects. In spite of that, many of them feel guilty or ashamed of their condition. It's really quite sad.
I've managed to find this info from American Psychological Association. Hope it's useful to you.
'Gay' gene claim suddenly vanishes
American Psychological Association revises statement on homosexuality
By Bob Unruh
© 2010 WorldNetDaily
A publication from the American Psychological Association includes an admission that there is no "gay" gene, according to a doctor who has written about the issue on the website of National Association for Research & Therapy of Homosexuality.
A. Dean Byrd, the past president of NARTH, confirmed that the statement from the American Psychological Association came in a brochure that updates what the APA has advocated for years.
Specifically, in a brochure that first came out about 1998, the APA stated: "There is considerable recent evidence to suggest that biology, including genetic or inborn hormonal factors, play a significant role in a person's sexuality."
However, in the update: a brochure now called, "Answers to Your Questions for a Better Understanding of Sexual Orientation & Homosexuality," the APA's position changed.
The new statement says:
"There is no consensus among scientists about the exact reasons that an individual develops a heterosexual, bisexual, gay or lesbian orientation. Although much research has examined the possible genetic, hormonal, developmental, social, and cultural influences on sexual orientation, no findings have emerged that permit scientists to conclude that sexual orientation is determined by any particular factor or factors. Many think that nature and nurture both play complex roles. ..."
Conclusion: It's not genetic, but so what? People will do what they want to do whether you like it or not. No one yet truly knows why it happens but it is definitely more than just simple 'choice'.
