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Originally posted by dontreally
Well if you looked at the subject from a NATURAL
philosophical perspective, as i do, you would appreciate that the creator of reality reveals himself through nature.
who wont accept to the contrary, male and female go together because male is half of a whole, and only a female can fill that other half.
Also, dont tell me that homosexuality exists in nature so god is telling us its ok. No.
Regardless of whether you think this is true or not, you have to at least admit
intelligent creatures which have the power to know "one thing from another, and reflect upon its deeper meaning" understand that a certain behavior is wrong, and shameful, and below our dignity.
Originally posted by LordBucket
Now, I simplify. And yes, there are cases in which a homosexual choosing to abstain from sex may be of benefit. And yes, the "psychic release" from homsexual sex may have impact on the surrounding environment. But I'm not convinced that telling people to weld closed their release valves is the best solution.
edit on 15-11-2010 by LordBucket because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by Somehumanbeing
I have been reading much into neuroplasticity, and I use to be of the thought that Homosexuality is an inbuilt irreversible "condition" like heterosexuality. It seems that this is wrong now. You can activate and inactivate genes through mental conditioning and environment. You can change people that are labeled "retarded" such as autistic and individuals with cognitive deficiencies, into "normal" functioning human beings.
It seems that if someone really wants to, he can become heterosexual through strict conditiong long enough for the gene or brain-region to re-wire itself in the manner of a heterosexual.
Originally posted by ThinkOutsideTheBox
Now I don't suppose to know the exact workings of our universe, life, psychology, meta physics, or god.
All I suppose is that he designed a system that's a little bit Deeper than which hole you like to play with.
Originally posted by ThinkOutsideTheBox
reply to post by dontreally
I will merely speak words that have been spoken before: The wisest man is the one who realizes they know nothing.
Like I said, I don't claim to know how the system works, some people do. On a personal level I put the act of coppulation at one of the highest emotional, psychological, and spiritual acts. A lot of people may have the belief that coppulation is merely for reproduction only, seemingly lack of any higher attachement than that of "spewing DNA at each other."
As for the "depth" to which you were refferring, it could be said to amount to little more than occult or ancient symbolism. I firmly believe that there is a knowledge that modern man is lacking in our society, but I also believe we have made great strides of our own. To accept that ancient man is always right and modern man wrong, is the same trap as believing everything modern man has accomplished is right. No matter what, it's all shades of grey, and most likely far beyond our comprehension. Lofted as our ideas are, they merely scratch the surface of the mysteries of the universe.
When the subject of homosexuality comes into play, you're talking about something deeper than which hole we're playing with. Why do you think homosexuality is a "hot button" issue? It's strange, it's different, it's part of the human experience, which all religions basically agree, boils down to love. There's more to consider than which hole and which half of the brain is involved in this decision. It's emoitional, psychologicial,social, spiritual, hell the "decision" is even economical.
How deep does the rabbit hole REALLY go? How much can one claim to know about another person, better yet, a group of people, even all people?edit on 15-11-2010 by ThinkOutsideTheBox because: (no reason given)edit on 15-11-2010 by ThinkOutsideTheBox because: missing word, lol
Originally posted by KingDoey
Sounds like you are just experiencing HOCD
Look it up.
A lot of straight blokes suffer it.
Originally posted by Hefficide
So it's not an argument about whether or not people can be made to change... The fact that they can be altered is already accepted fact. The issue, really, is how this forced change effects the persons who undergo it. And the answers seem to be that many do not undergo these changes without deep rooted emotional or psychological scars. Just spend a few hours getting to know a few combat vets at your local VFW and you can get a good idea of the residual effects of this conditioning.
Originally posted by Hefficide
reply to post by dontreally
It's an absolute fair comparison as you as skewing your position upon the notion that being gay is abhorrent or unnatural. Forcing anyone to betray their self-identity is tantamount to brainwashing. There is no two ways about it. And seeking to claim that you know what is best for them is ill advised as it's the thinking of all those who seek to be tyrants.
~Heff
Originally posted by dontreally
It IS unnatural. What about a man and a women going together strikes you as being forced, or unnatural?