Xyraphius wrote...
I just finished reading through the discussion had, here. I myself identify as Asexual, so I'm curious as to how that might fit in. I would also like to applaud you for being civil even amidst the comments I've seen directed towards you, Carfax. Not many people seem capable of holding a friendly debate these days.
I don't think I've even met an asexual before, so I've never really considered their place in the sexuality spectrum, and how they might fit in. I don't know whether asexuality is an innate condition like heterosexuality and homosexuality, or one born completely of choice.
One thing is sure though, asexuality is extremely rare in humans. Certainly less than 1% of humans are asexual.
Have you ever had your testosterone levels checked?
I'm intrigued by a few of the facts and points you've stated. For example, how have you come to the conclusion that homosexuality(or sexual deviance in general) is abnormal within the human race? Is this not a matter of perspective? Science can only explain so much, can it not? Unless your belief that all humans are "supposed" to be born heterosexual stems from religion, which is a debate in and of itself for another conversation altogether.
I'm not a religious person at all. My statement that humans are designed to be heterosexual stems purely from physiobiology. Humans are a sexually reproducing species, and as I mentioned before, even homosexuals are equipped with sexual organs which are designed for intercourse with the opposite sex.
A gay man is outwardly no different than a heterosexual man, yet he prefers to have sex with other men. It's a large part of the reason why so many cultures and religions have viewed homosexuality as being deviant.
Furthermore, I believe "sex" is as much a means to emotionally and physically connect with another human being as it is to reproduce. Any other reasons would color me completely uninterested in the idea of sex. Does this make me any more or less "normal", "right", or "wrong"? I'd like to think not.
Well, only you can answer that question for yourself. From a biological perspective, the imperative of sex has always been reproduction. Even the orgasm has a purpose in reproduction. We are among the few species on Earth that can actually have sex for pleasure however. Other species aren't so lucky, and the act of reproduction is anywhere from painful to lethal.
Regardless of scientific or biological theory or fact, my point is that there are always exceptions to established "norms". It doesn't necessarily make things "abnormal", because there is no definitive authority. At least, not in my opinion.
What about pedophilia? Many people are sexually attracted to young children. Would you not agree that it is abnormal for a man to be attracted to a 10 year old girl?
In some cultures however, it is/was considered acceptable for a grown man to have sex with a girl that young, or even younger. In this case, is there a definitive authority to which humans should look to for guidance for whether such an act should be tolerated?
There is.....Nature. The body of a 10yr old girl simply isn't equipped to handle intercourse with an adult man, or deal with the consequences ie pregnancy.
So any reasonable person would view such an act with distaste and seek to prevent it from happening.
And no, I am
NOT comparing homosexuality to pedophilia. All I'm saying, is that our natural biology already explains much about our intended purpose and design.
All you need to do is look.
In response to your closing paragraph, don't you think genetically playing God over a child's genes and sexuality is even just a little morally unethical? I certainly wouldn't want my parents to have paid money to define aspects of my overall person. The ability to grow and develop into our own persons provides individuality and choice that would seem largely undermined by the ability to undergo such a procedure on another's whim.
If homosexuality is indeed linked to intra uterine hormone imbalance, then it's only partially genetic.....and probably more a problem with the mother in that respect.
I doubt Scientists will ever have to tamper with anyone's genes to correct the imbalance however, at least not if the experiments with animals are any indication.
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