http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/gaygene/ en-us Wed, 8 Aug 2007 21:09:31 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1878344/posts UNITED STATES, August 8, 2007 (LifeSiteNews.com) - Genes, environment, and self-agency determine human behavior says an expert on behavioral genetics, who also says that homosexual politics and not good science is behind the search for the "gay" gene.Douglas A. Abbott, PhD, a professor of Child, Youth, and Family Studies at the University of Nebraska, calls the "hypothetical evidence" for genetic determinism of homosexuality" both "overstated" and "overrated.""Except for the rare physical abnormalities (such as Huntington's Disease) at the present time, there is no evidence of a direct causative link between a single gene and complex psycho-social behavior such as sexual... LifeSiteNews http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1878344/posts#comment Wed, 8 Aug 2007 21:09:31 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1737014/posts ("Childhood Family Correlates of Heterosexual and Homosexual Marriages: A National Cohort Study of Two Million Danes," by Morten Frisch and Anders Hviid, Archives of Sexual Behavior Oct 13, 2006; [E-publication ahead of print]) A major study is about to be published in the prestigious peer-reviewed journal, Archives of Sexual Behavior, which provides striking new evidence for the influence of childhood family factors on sexual-orientation development. The study used a population-based sample of 2,000,355 native-born Danes between the ages of 18 and 49. Denmark -- a country noted for its tolerance of a wide variety of alternative lifestyles, including homosexual partnerships... NARTH http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1737014/posts#comment Sat, 11 Nov 2006 21:44:40 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1668454/posts Few will know this genetic truth, because the 5-year-old's parents and school administrators have agreed that it's in his best interest to blend in as a female. Mental health professionals have diagnosed Pat - not his real name - with gender dysphoria, a condition in which a person believes that he or she is the opposite gender. After two years of examination, they have determined that he is not simply effeminate or going through a phase. "Gender dysphoria can take place during a fetus' development in the womb," said noted gender specialist and sexologist Marilyn Volker, Ph.D., of Miami. While... Miami Herald http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1668454/posts#comment Wed, 19 Jul 2006 14:20:21 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1664573/posts No scientific basis for 'born gay' theoryBy David Clarke PrudenAlthough the simple "born gay" theory has faded from the science scene, activists continue to misrepresent scientific findings. When you assert that individuals are born gay and cannot change, people naturally jump to the conclusion that same-sex marriage is the only rational choice for same-sex attracted individuals.    However, the innate-immutable theory of homosexuality has no basis in science. The simplistic biological theory has been dismissed by all of the researchers whose studies have been cited to support the notion that homosexuality is so deeply compelled by biology that it... The Salt Lake Tribune http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1664573/posts#comment Wed, 12 Jul 2006 21:07:22 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1595970/posts An academic has enraged homosexuals with his claim that recipients of the sperm of gay donors should be told that a "gay gene" could be passed on to the child. The suggestion has been dismissed as pathetic by a gay rights organisation. Genetics experts, however, generally agree there is evidence of a genetic component to sexual orientation – but argue the link is complex and ill-defined. After a complaint to the Human Rights Commission, New Zealand's biggest fertility service, Fertility Associates, has decided to accept sperm from gay men – previously barred because of a supposed higher HIV risk. Responding... The Dominion Post http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1595970/posts#comment Tue, 14 Mar 2006 04:16:14 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/1558234/posts The debate over homosexual "marriage" often becomes focused on whether homosexuality is a learned behavior or a genetic trait. Many homosexual activists insist that "science" has shown that homosexuality is inborn, cannot be changed, and that therefore they should have the "right to marry" each other. Beginning in the early 1990s, activists began arguing that scientific research has proven that homosexuality has a genetic or hormonal cause. A handful of studies, none of them replicated and all exposed as methodologically unsound or misrepresented, have linked sexual orientation to everything from differences in portions of the brain,1,2 to genes,3 finger length,4... Concerned Women for America http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/1558234/posts#comment Sun, 15 Jan 2006 00:14:10 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1530528/posts (AgapePress) - An Episcopal congregation in Rochester, New York, is determined to hold on to its property -- despite being declared "extinct" by its diocese. Bishop Jack McKelvy with the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester recently declared All Saints Episcopal Church "extinct" because of its opposition to the denomination's homosexual rights agenda. But the attorney for the parish says it is "alive in Christ" -- and anything but extinct. While Bishop McKelvy wishes to take over the parish's property, the parish claims the diocese has no legal right to do so. Attorney Raymond Dague, who will represent All Saints should the... AgapePress http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1530528/posts#comment Tue, 29 Nov 2005 17:04:30 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1425679/posts Does that mean that if fruitflies "do it," humans can do it too?Folks, the New York times published back on June 3 an article entitled For Fruit Flies, Gene Shift Tilts Sex Orientation, commenting on research that supposedly demonstrates the genetic ground for homosexuality. Dr. Barry Dickson, senior scientist at the Institute of Molecular Biotechnology at the Austrian Academy of Sciences in Vienna and other researchers warned that:All the researchers cautioned that any of these wired behaviors set by master genes will probably be modified by experience. Though male fruit flies are programmed to pursue females, Dr. Dickson said, those... Vivificat! - A Catholic Blog of Commentary and Opinion http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1425679/posts#comment Sat, 18 Jun 2005 15:53:03 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1404687/posts IT sounds like something out of the satirical journal Annals of Improbable Research: a team of Swedish neuroscientists scanned people's brains as they smelled a testosterone derivative found in men's sweat and an estrogen-like compound found in women's urine. In heterosexual men, a part of the hypothalamus (the seat of physical drives) responded to the female compound but not the male one; in heterosexual women and homosexual men, it was the other way around. But the discovery is more than just a shoo-in for that journal's annual Ig Nobel Prize - it raises provocative questions about the science and ethics... NY Times Op-Ed http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1404687/posts#comment Tue, 17 May 2005 10:06:04 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1381333/posts Does a Transgendered Biological Male Have The Right Use a Women's Restroom in New York City?: Why a Local Gender Identity Discrimination Ban Has Become Controversial By MICHAEL C. DORF Earlier this month, a New York security firm settled a case that charged the company with unlawfully discriminating on the basis of "gender identity." In two incidents, representatives of the firm had questioned the use of the women's restroom by persons who, while biologically male, identify themselves as female. By so doing, the firm thereby violated New York City's Human Rights Law, as construed in official guidelines promulgated in 2002.... Find Law http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1381333/posts#comment Mon, 11 Apr 2005 13:16:08 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1358805/posts Alexandria, VA; March 7, 2005. The Pro-life Alliance of Gays and Lesbians (PLAGAL) applauds State Rep. Brian Duprey of Maine for his introduction of a bill that will prohibit abortion on unborn children who are gay. "We recognize that at this time the gay gene has not been isolated, but with all the advances of genetics we believe that it may just be a matter of time," says Jackie Malone, Executive Vice President of PLAGAL. PLAGAL maintains that if the theory of a gay gene is proven and isolated, then the day will not be far off when a test... THE PRO-LIFE ALLIANCE OF GAYS AND LESBIANS http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1358805/posts#comment Wed, 9 Mar 2005 00:28:22 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1358452/posts (CNSNews.com) - The Pro-life Alliance of Gays and Lesbians (PLAGAL) is applauding a Maine lawmaker for introducing a bill that would prohibit the abortion of unborn homosexual babies."We recognize that at this time the gay gene has not been isolated, but with all the advances of genetics, we believe that it may just be a matter of time" before a test for the predisposition of homosexuality will be developed, said Jackie Malone, executive vice president of PLAGAL, in a press release. PLAGAL hailed Maine State Rep. Brian Duprey, a Republican, for his solid support of pro-life legislation and said it... CNS News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1358452/posts#comment Tue, 8 Mar 2005 16:01:12 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1355719/posts Someone once mused that in the unlikely event an actual homosexual gene was ever discovered, abortion would be outlawed overnight. There are two reasons for this: Homosexual activists have been the front-line shock troops of the abortion-on-demand movement. They comprise the vast majority of those "defending" abortuaries from the peaceful vigils of sidewalk counselors across the country. For whatever reason, they have adopted this cause as their own – even though it should have no impact on their lives as "non-breeders." Homosexual activists who have championed "choice" are smart enough to understand that many prospective mothers, conditioned for 30 years... Worldnetdaily.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1355719/posts#comment Fri, 4 Mar 2005 07:30:34 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1351772/posts A Republican lawmaker in Maine has introduced a bill to prohibit abortions based on the sexual orientation of the unborn baby. State Rep. Brian Duprey wants the Legislature to forbid a woman from ending a pregnancy because the fetus is homosexual. He said the bill looks into the future in case scientists find what he described as a "homosexual gene." "I have heard from women who told me that if they found out that they were carrying a child with the gay gene, then they would abort. I think this is wrong," said Duprey, who got the idea while listening... World Net Daily http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1351772/posts#comment Sat, 26 Feb 2005 22:38:04 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1350980/posts Maine State Rep. Brian Duprey introduced an unusual piece of legislation this month. It's a pro-life bill designed to tighten protections for the unborn. That's not the unusual part. That happens all the time. The interesting part is that Duprey's bill is designed to protect gay fetuses. Rep. Duprey told a local paper, The Magic City Morning Star, that he'd been listening to Rush Limbaugh's radio show when Limbaugh commented that if scientists ever located the genetic cause for homosexuality — the so-called "gay gene" — then homosexuals would become pro-life "overnight." "Most people would agree that to kill someone... Jewish World Review http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1350980/posts#comment Fri, 25 Feb 2005 17:01:51 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1350479/posts AUGUSTA — A conservative lawmaker is again drawing criticism for a bill he says is about gay rights but some of his colleagues say is about political posturing. State Rep. Brian Duprey, R-Hampden, wants the Legislature to forbid a woman from ending a pregnancy based on the projected sexual orientation of a fetus. He said the bill looks into the future in case scientists find what he described as a "homosexual gene." "I have heard from women who told me that if they found out that they were carrying a child with the gay gene, then they would abort. I... PressHerald http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1350479/posts#comment Thu, 24 Feb 2005 23:04:40 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1350151/posts AUGUSTA, Maine -– Rep. Brian Duprey (R-Hampden) has submitted a bill to the State Legislature to shield potentially homosexual fetuses from discrimination. LD 908, “An Act to Protect Homosexuals from Discrimination,” attempts to protect homosexuals from death because they might carry the gene that could lead to homosexuality. This bill as drafted would make it a crime to abort an unborn child if that child is determined to be carrying the “homosexual gene.” Duprey said that no such genetic marker has yet been discovered. But considering rapid advancements in genetic mapping research, he wants legislation in place should such a... Magic City Morning Star (Maine) http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1350151/posts#comment Thu, 24 Feb 2005 15:48:02 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1343473/posts A study to be published in the March 2005 issue of the journal Human Genetics, and available online now, actually undermines the commonly held view that homosexual orientation is determined by genetic factors. The study’s lead author Brian Mustanski from University of Illinois at Chicago said in a UIC news release that "There is no one 'gay' gene. Sexual orientation is a complex trait, so it's not surprising that we found several DNA regions involved in its expression." However, a thorough examination of the actual report reveals no statistically significant findings for any of these DNA regions. The authors describe... Grove City College http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1343473/posts#comment Tue, 15 Feb 2005 11:20:34 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1339878/posts A study to be published in the March 2005 issue of the journal Human Genetics, and available online now, actually undermines the commonly held view that homosexual orientation is determined by genetic factors. The study’s lead author Brian Mustanski from University of Illinois at Chicago said in a UIC news release that "There is no one 'gay' gene. Sexual orientation is a complex trait, so it's not surprising that we found several DNA regions involved in its expression." However, a thorough examination of the actual report reveals no statistically significant findings for any of these DNA regions. The authors describe... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1339878/posts#comment Thu, 10 Feb 2005 00:28:55 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1335437/posts A team of researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have just published a study that claims to have mapped the human genome and discovered chromosomes related to sexual orientation in males. The study, "A genomewide scan of male sexual orientation," was led by homosexual researcher Dr. Dean Hamer and other pro-homosexual associates. Dr. A. Dean Byrd, a member of the National Association for Research and Therapy of Homosexuality (NARTH) Scientific Advisory Committee reviewed the study and concluded: "The researchers' attempt to manipulate the data to come up with something meaningful was not realized. They find nothing and... TraditionalValuesCoalition http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1335437/posts#comment Fri, 4 Feb 2005 00:20:37 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1332223/posts The genes a man gets from his mother and father may play an important role in determining whether he is gay or not, according to a new study likely to reignite the “gay gene” debate. Researchers say it’s the first time the entire human genetic makeup (search) has been scanned in search of possible genetic determinants of male sexual orientation. The results suggest that several genetic regions may influence homosexuality. “It builds on previous studies that have consistently found evidence of genetic influence on sexual orientation, but our study is the first to look at exactly where those genes are... Fox News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1332223/posts#comment Mon, 31 Jan 2005 00:43:13 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1300464/posts 1.)Dr. Dean Hamer who failed to find a "gay gene": "Homosexuality is not purely genetic. Environmental factors play a role. There is not a single master gene that makes people gay. I don't think that we will ever be able to predict who will be gay." 2.) Dr. Dean Hamer was asked by Scientific American if homosexuality was rooted solely in biology. He replied: "Absolutely not. From twin studies we already know that half or more of the variability in sexual orientation is not inherited. Our studies try to pinpoint the genetic factors, not negate the psychosocial factors." ("New Evidence... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1300464/posts#comment Mon, 13 Dec 2004 17:51:59 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1286209/posts The trumpets were left at home and the parades were canceled. The press releases and campaign signs were quietly forgotten. The news was big, but it did not contain what some had hoped for. On April 14, 2003, the International Human Genome Consortium announced the successful completion of the Human Genome Project—two years ahead of schedule. The press report read: "The human genome is complete and the Human Genome Project is over" (see "Human Genome Report...," 2003, emp. added). Most of the major science journals reported on the progress in the field of genetics, but also speculated on how the... Apologetics Press, Inc http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1286209/posts#comment Mon, 22 Nov 2004 22:39:49 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/838974/posts [Patent’s note (and paraphrase): Meet the old boss, same as the new boss. I’m posting a couple examples of bad science or bad statistical studies in favor of killing or maiming the weak and unwanted. It always seems to be little more than a conclusion in search of sufficient facts to justify the immorality they want to commit anyway. We get these “studies” which are then used to justify cultural changes, legislation or court decisions cramming immoral acts down our throats. I wonder how much longer the West will be so in love with science that we let it tell... NYTimes http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/838974/posts#comment Sun, 9 Feb 2003 01:55:12 GMT