“Homosexuality Is Not Hardwired,
Apr 23, 2021 09:50:13 #
“Homosexuality Is Not Hardwired,” Concludes Head of The Human Genome Project
Tue Mar 20, 2007 - 12:15 pm EST
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By A. Dean Byrd, Ph.D, MBA, MPH
Reprinted with permission of the National Association for Research and Therapy of Homosexuality (NARTH)
Francis S. Collins, one of the world’s leading scientists who works at the cutting edge of DNA research, concluded that "there is an inescapable component of heritability to many human behavioral traits." However, he adds, "for virtually none of them, is heredity ever close to predictive."
In reviewing the heritability (i.e., influence of genetic factors) on personality traits, Dr. Collins referenced the research of Bochard and McGue for the estimated percentage of these traits that can be ascribed to heredity.
The heritability estimates for personality traits were varied: General Cognitive Ability (50%), Extroversion (54%), Agreeableness (42%), Conscientiousness (49%), Neuroticism (48%), Openness (57%), Aggression (38%) and Traditionalism (54%).
Such estimates of heritability are based upon unbiased, careful analyses of studies conducted with identical twins. The studies lead to the conclusion that heredity is important in many of these personality traits. It is important however, to note that even in such studies with identical twins, that heritability is not to be confused as inevitability.
As Dr. Collins would agree, environment can influence gene expression, and free will determines the response to whatever predispositions might be present.
Dr. Collins succinctly reviewed the research on homosexuality and offers the following:
"An area of particularly strong public interest is the genetic basis of homosexuality. Evidence from twin studies does in fact support the conclusion that heritable factors play a role in male homosexuality. However, the likelihood that the identical twin of a homosexual male will also be gay is about 20% (compared with 2-4 percent of males in the general population), indicating that sexual orientation is genetically influenced but not hardwired by DNA, and that whatever genes are involved represent predispositions, not predeterminations [emphasis added]."
The heritability estimates for homosexuality is substantially lower than General Cognitive Ability, Extroversion, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, Neuroticism, Openness, Aggression and Traditionalism!
Dr. Collins noted that environment—particularly childhood experiences—as well as the role of free will and choice affect us all in profound ways. As researchers discover increasing levels of molecular detail about inherited factors that underlie our personalities, it’s critical that such data be used to illuminate the issues, not provide support to ideologues.
Citing such dangers, Dr. Collins referred to the book written by activist Dean Hamer, who declared the discovery of the "God gene" (this same author also is associated with "discovering the gay gene").
Dr. Collins noted that the "evidence" in Hamer’s book "grabbed headlines," but was "wildly overstated."
A reviewer in Scientific American suggested that Hamer’s book on the "God gene" should have been titled, "A Gene That Accounts for Less than One Percent of the Variance Found in Scores on Psychological Questionnaires Designed to Measure a Factor Called Self-Transcendence, Which Can Signify Everything from Belonging to the Green Party to Believing in ESP, According to One Unpublished, Unreplicated Study."
Unfortunately, much of the research in areas such as homosexuality has been misrepresented; not only in the media, but also by the scientists themselves through a tendency to overestimate the quantitative contribution of their findings.
Regarding the contributions of genetics to areas such as homosexuality, Dr. Collins concluded, "Yes, we have all been dealt a particular set of cards, and the cards will eventually be revealed. But how we play the hand is up to us."
I agree.
Reference:
Collins, Francis S. (2006). The Language of God, A Scientist Presents Evidence For Belief. New York: Free Press.
Tue Mar 20, 2007 - 12:15 pm EST
By LifeSiteNews.com
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By A. Dean Byrd, Ph.D, MBA, MPH
Reprinted with permission of the National Association for Research and Therapy of Homosexuality (NARTH)
Francis S. Collins, one of the world’s leading scientists who works at the cutting edge of DNA research, concluded that "there is an inescapable component of heritability to many human behavioral traits." However, he adds, "for virtually none of them, is heredity ever close to predictive."
In reviewing the heritability (i.e., influence of genetic factors) on personality traits, Dr. Collins referenced the research of Bochard and McGue for the estimated percentage of these traits that can be ascribed to heredity.
The heritability estimates for personality traits were varied: General Cognitive Ability (50%), Extroversion (54%), Agreeableness (42%), Conscientiousness (49%), Neuroticism (48%), Openness (57%), Aggression (38%) and Traditionalism (54%).
Such estimates of heritability are based upon unbiased, careful analyses of studies conducted with identical twins. The studies lead to the conclusion that heredity is important in many of these personality traits. It is important however, to note that even in such studies with identical twins, that heritability is not to be confused as inevitability.
As Dr. Collins would agree, environment can influence gene expression, and free will determines the response to whatever predispositions might be present.
Dr. Collins succinctly reviewed the research on homosexuality and offers the following:
"An area of particularly strong public interest is the genetic basis of homosexuality. Evidence from twin studies does in fact support the conclusion that heritable factors play a role in male homosexuality. However, the likelihood that the identical twin of a homosexual male will also be gay is about 20% (compared with 2-4 percent of males in the general population), indicating that sexual orientation is genetically influenced but not hardwired by DNA, and that whatever genes are involved represent predispositions, not predeterminations [emphasis added]."
The heritability estimates for homosexuality is substantially lower than General Cognitive Ability, Extroversion, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, Neuroticism, Openness, Aggression and Traditionalism!
Dr. Collins noted that environment—particularly childhood experiences—as well as the role of free will and choice affect us all in profound ways. As researchers discover increasing levels of molecular detail about inherited factors that underlie our personalities, it’s critical that such data be used to illuminate the issues, not provide support to ideologues.
Citing such dangers, Dr. Collins referred to the book written by activist Dean Hamer, who declared the discovery of the "God gene" (this same author also is associated with "discovering the gay gene").
Dr. Collins noted that the "evidence" in Hamer’s book "grabbed headlines," but was "wildly overstated."
A reviewer in Scientific American suggested that Hamer’s book on the "God gene" should have been titled, "A Gene That Accounts for Less than One Percent of the Variance Found in Scores on Psychological Questionnaires Designed to Measure a Factor Called Self-Transcendence, Which Can Signify Everything from Belonging to the Green Party to Believing in ESP, According to One Unpublished, Unreplicated Study."
Unfortunately, much of the research in areas such as homosexuality has been misrepresented; not only in the media, but also by the scientists themselves through a tendency to overestimate the quantitative contribution of their findings.
Regarding the contributions of genetics to areas such as homosexuality, Dr. Collins concluded, "Yes, we have all been dealt a particular set of cards, and the cards will eventually be revealed. But how we play the hand is up to us."
I agree.
Reference:
Collins, Francis S. (2006). The Language of God, A Scientist Presents Evidence For Belief. New York: Free Press.
Apr 23, 2021 10:11:21 #
This is a good article for supporting cognitive therapy. I believe that the terrible addiction to this kind of perverted sex can be overcome with a change of mind because then the lie "that it is genetic" is exposed scientifically.
Apr 23, 2021 10:58:29 #
currahee506 wrote:
... I believe that the terrible addiction to this kind of perverted sex can be overcome with a change of mind because then the lie "that it is genetic" is exposed scientifically.
Gawd, I can't believe there are still fools around who think being gay is a choice. And that they keep issuing "scientific" data to reinforce that nonsense.
The semi-homophobic Catholic Church warns against the psychological dangers of trying to "convert" gay people.
Apr 23, 2021 11:05:31 #
Michael Rich
Loc: Lapine Oregon
kemmer wrote:
Gawd, I can't believe there are still fools around who think being gay is a choice. And that they keep issuing "scientific" data to reinforce that nonsense.
The semi-homophobic Catholic Church warns against the psychological dangers of trying to "convert" gay people.
The semi-homophobic Catholic Church warns against the psychological dangers of trying to "convert" gay people.
How can your church be "semi" anti-homo.
Apr 23, 2021 11:08:08 #
Michael Rich
Loc: Lapine Oregon
currahee506 wrote:
This is a good article for supporting cognitive therapy. I believe that the terrible addiction to this kind of perverted sex can be overcome with a change of mind because then the lie "that it is genetic" is exposed scientifically.
Fear of the Lord would be a good start for recovery from the perversion of homosexuality.
Apr 23, 2021 11:11:46 #
Michael Rich wrote:
How can your church be "semi" anti-homo.
Until wiser heads prevail, we are officially called "objectively disordered", but that nonsense is largely ignored in many Catholic parishes including mine.
Apr 23, 2021 11:28:49 #
Michael Rich
Loc: Lapine Oregon
kemmer wrote:
Until wiser heads prevail, we are officially called "objectively disordered", but that nonsense is largely ignored in many Catholic parishes including mine.
The pope is underqualified for his office?
Apr 23, 2021 11:32:44 #
Kitten Courageous
Loc: The Derelict Ship Maggie's Revenge
Michael Rich wrote:
Fear of the Lord would be a good start for recovery from the perversion of homosexuality.
You are the turd in the punch bowl at a debutante ball.
Apr 23, 2021 11:36:16 #
Michael Rich wrote:
The pope is underqualified for his office?
Hahaha... Write the Curia to complain. 😂😂😂
Apr 23, 2021 11:55:50 #
Michael Rich
Loc: Lapine Oregon
Kitten Courageous wrote:
You are the turd in the punch bowl at a debutante ball.
Immediately after you cover your odor clumps in the litter box, do you jump up on the counter where your husband's sandwiches are made?
Apr 23, 2021 12:17:49 #
SWMBO wrote:
“Homosexuality Is Not Hardwired,” Concludes Head o... (show quote)
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Fascinating !
So my conclusion stands that most of the faggots and lesbians were compromised, groomed, molested and even raped at the age of sexual awareness if not improperly influenced on varying levels by sick n twisted perverts of the very psychosis that infects them !
I posted 2 Topics about Faggots and Lesbians now also...
Apr 23, 2021 12:35:19 #
Sicilianthing wrote:
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Fascinating !
So my conclusion stands that most of the faggots and lesbians were compromised, groomed, molested and even raped at the age of sexual awareness if not improperly influenced on varying levels by sick n twisted perverts of the very psychosis that infects them ! ..
Fascinating !
So my conclusion stands that most of the faggots and lesbians were compromised, groomed, molested and even raped at the age of sexual awareness if not improperly influenced on varying levels by sick n twisted perverts of the very psychosis that infects them ! ..
Very instructive of your mentality. And to what exactly do you attribute your severe retardation?
Apr 23, 2021 12:38:53 #
kemmer wrote:
Very instructive of your mentality. And to what exactly do you attribute your severe retardation?
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Kemmer, I just factually body slammed you with verified data...
read the material again in this article... what part do you NOT understand ?
You’re pathetic, perverted and just another sexually compromised sick and twisted filthy participant in the spreading of your cult and sexist behaviors and diseases !
Apr 23, 2021 13:05:21 #
Sicilianthing wrote:
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Kemmer, I just factually body slammed you with verified data...
Kemmer, I just factually body slammed you with verified data...
Hahahaha.... God, you're a strange one. Best tend to your silly civil war fantasies. 😳
Apr 23, 2021 13:14:04 #
kemmer wrote:
Hahahaha.... God, you're a strange one. Best tend to your silly civil war fantasies. 😳
>>>
Can you identify which part of the article is false ?
Or is it just your sick n twisted perverted opinion that has you in denial ?
Which one ?
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