Interesting topic but...Here is a flame suit just in case.

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1. I think it is a mixture. I think you are born with something that makes you likely to be gay, but environment can help to dictate whether or not you become so.

2. No, I am gay. I couln't change it if I wanted to.

3. I think Homosexuality is more often than not, genuine. Bisexuality has to be taken with a pinch of salt. Some people say they arejust to be noticed, others are hormonal, indeed there are genuine people.

4. Religion is something that is personal to each individual, so I do not feel the need to dictate what should be the christian approach. However, I do see it as wrong for them to preach against what is actually a personal choice. If it is sinful, it should be down to the individual concerned to decide whether or not they wish to practise it, not the Church.

I see no need for flaming this I think it is good for people to ask these questions, it helps to better understanding of a matter. Hatred and intolerance comes from a lack of understanding on the subject, so I see no problem is asking questions.

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1. Every homosexual I have asked have said that they knew from as far back as they remember that they felt the same way.
(I also believe in the homosexual gene, but that hasn't been proven yet- so cannot be used as an argument, or explain lesbians if I remember correctly)
2. I couldn't possibly say. Personally I feel that if we are advanced enough to simply have sex for pleasure, then why limit yourself to one sex?
3. It would appear to be a fad, but maybe it's another sexual revolution? Who knows...
What I find more anoying (than the idea of people choosing a sexuality to be cool etc) is people who 'become' their sexuality- ie, men who seem to have no interests other than women/ gay\bi people who camp it up constantly and talk in unnaturally high voices...
4. From what I've seen the majority of actual christians don't agree with homosexuality/bisexuality, but then again if they feel that it's something people have a choice in or deserve to be persecuted for; then that should tell any intelligent person what most religion is all about....

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I don't anticipate a flame-war, though. ^^

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3. As in, they use it as their sole source of identity?

4. Mm. Unfortunately, most modern Christians seem to be on either one extreme end or the other. Gives me something of a headache. x_x;;;

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4. Mm, there seems to be far more condemning than there should be where that's concerned..

I was rather careful how I worded my questions.

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These are some great questions. I usually call myself straight, though I am attracted to women and have experienced being with a few (I just tend to be more attracted to men). I believe that love knows no gender. So here's my answers:

1. Do you think homosexuality is something you are born with, or is it more influenced by home life and/or social interaction?

I think there's a mix. As with everything else in our life, we're influenced by our genetic structure AND our enviroment. I also think that how much of each depends on the specific person.

2. Do you think that one can change their sexual orientation from one thing to the other, in any way? [straight to gay, gay to straight, straight to bi, etc.]

For me, I grew up never even knowing what gay was. The thought just never occured to me. I've grown up a lot, though, and I've become a lot more open-minded... and along the way, I've started looking at attraction as more than just a gender thing. It just kinda happened like that. I also have heard of girls who were abused by men, and because of that experience, they have lost their attraction to men. I think that you definitely can change your preference, though I don't think you can do it intentionally.

3. Do you think that homosexuality and bisexuality have become more of a fad, or are most people genuine about it? Do people 'experiment' even if they aren't gay or bi? [Not to say that all who claim homosexuality or bisexuality do this, of course..]

I think that it has become somewhat of a fad, but that doesn't mean that it's a bad thing or that people aren't being genuine. I think it's great that more people are willing to experiment and be open-minded to homosexuality and bisexuality, and I think these "fads" or whatever they are will only help to increase their acceptance in society, which is definitely a good thing.

4. [And this may be the touchiest question] What should the Christian response be to homosexuality and bisexuality?

I grew up Catholic, but I'm atheist now. I can't really speak for Christianity anymore, but I can say that I wish Christians would be more accepting of homosexuals and bisexuals. I wish they'd see that there is just as much love between these couples as with heterosexuals. Love shouldn't be about the accepted norm, or about typical gender preferences... it should be about two people who make eachother happy and bring out the best in eachother, no matter what gender they are. I wish more Christians could see that.

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Indeed, using ones sexuality as the way one expresses oneself, IMHO- is unwise.

As I see it, you either follow the teachings of a religion or you don't, theres no middle road.
Thats also why religious homosexuals confuse the hell out of me :s

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I'm not going to answer because I don't know, and I don't want to make assumptions.

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There is a lot of condemnation, but that is life.

I know this is a touchy subject for some of us, but most of us are fine.

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