There is no gay gene

The BOP is even. C1: There is not enough evidence and there is no real conclusion in the scientific community No. There is no evidence that shows that homosexuality is simply "genetic." [1] And also most research indicates there is none! Only the press and certain researchers do, when speaking in sound bites to the public. [1] So only ones with political interest find gay genes. But two other genetic researchers--one heads one of the largest genetics departments in the country, the other is at Harvard--comment: While the authors interpreted their findings as evidence for a genetic basis for homosexuality, we think that the data in fact provide strong evidence for the influence of the environment. [1] So basically some say gene, others say brain, others say environment there is not proof that there is a gay gene. "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...." [6] C2: No gay gene "Nonetheless, our data does not support the presence of a gene of large effect influencing sexual orientation," [2] This is funny as they say no gene can influence the cause. Also gay activists admit there is no gay gene: Peter Tatchell, an Australian-born British homosexual activist who founded the "direct action" group OutRage! that specializes in media stunts such as disrupting Christian religious services, wrote on Spiked Online that he agrees with the scientific consensus that there is no such thing as a "gay gene." [3] Oh I forgot to say if I put a foot note next to a paragraph or sentence the wording in front of it until the paragraph space is C/P. Also it is hard to prove a gene and gays as 90% of one study (the main study used to prove the point you are making) false. This info = 4th source. 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. [5] The stance that 'science proves that some people are born gay' chooses to willfully ignore scientific evidence to the contrary. Thus there are studies which conclude that: " In every case I have examined, studied, or treated, homosexuality was the consequence of serious disturbance during childhood development" [7] So basically it is not a gene some environmental cause. Ultimately, no gene or gene product from the Xq28 region was ever identified that affected sexual orientation. [8] So basically no single gene has been linked to gay, only theories. The reality is, no gay gene has ever been found by scientists. The original claims about a gay gene have been proven false. [9] If homosexuality is not genetic that means that it is due to environmental factors and therefore can be reversed. In fact, many studies have shown large numbers of gay men and lesbian women have converted to heterosexual relationships through counseling. [9] SO no gay gene, just environmental factors. C3: evolution As you know evolution is survival of the fittest and the thing with an advantage wins. Being gay is a disadvantage as if gay people where everywhere this race would not produce offspring. So even if it did exist at one point it would be dissolved within a few generations. Things will evolve or die, since we are still here chances are it evolved away if it even existed. =conclusion= There is no proof regarding a gay gene and there is simply none. Also evolution would have stamped it out a long while ago, vote pro. sources: http://www.narth.com... [1] http://news.bbc.co.uk... [2] http://www.lifesitenews.com... [3] http://www.sfgate.com... [4] http://www.wnd.com... [5] http://lavistachurchofchrist.org... [6] http://www.aletheiacollege.net... [7] http://www.godandscience.org... [8] http://curtis-cost.newsvine.com... [9]