Posted by oracle on September 22, 2002, at 13:12:48
In reply to Re: society/religion vs natural impulses » oracle, posted by Rick on September 22, 2002, at 11:50:25
Soemone else said:
> > just the fact that if everyone were homosexual, society would be doomed, we would become extinct, is justification for homophobia to be part of that which keeps society structured. homosexuality makes no sense from an evolutionary perspective. i wonder if homosexuality is actually on the rise, and if it is, if it has to do with the fact that we are overpopulated.
Oracle said:
> > Homosexuality happens in all cultures and amoung humans and animals at a rate between 5-10%, which is stable over time.Then Rick said:
> Interesting points, but I'm a bit confused by your first sentence. Are you saying that in the absence of homophobia everyone would be gay? If so, why? Are you perhaps using homophobia as a synonym for heterosexuality? If so, the term homophobia has an even broader set of interpretations than I thought...
Oracle again:
Sorry I did not make it clear who said what. I cannot answer all your questions, but the idea that gay=no kids is incorrect. Sexuality is not black and white. Go to any "gay pride" type event
and you will discover many gay folk have kids.
And not by adoption, but by convential means.
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