Is homosexuality caused by nature or nurture?



Abstract

The paper discusses the great debate that whether nature or nurture is responsible for the homosexuality. We will examine the theories and suggestions being put forward by the biologist that homosexuality are attributable to genes to a large extent. Biologist have tried to tilt the argument towards their end by coming up with valid research and observations. On the other hand sociologist have also come up with justifiable observations and rationale that homosexuality is attributable to nurture. Thus by the end of this paper after evaluating both sides we will determine whether one rationale exceeds other, or whether homosexuality is attributable to both nature and nurture.



Is homosexuality caused by nature or nurture?

Introduction

This is a very sensitive topic about the church acceptability of homosexuality. Diverse arguments exist as far as this topic is concerned. The arguments are present from both wings, one wing is supporting the idea of acceptability of homosexuality and the other wing is making argument s against the idea of homosexuality. To decide what the bible requires of us, we have to agree on how to read the bible. Popular assumptions about how to read the bible do not square with the contents of the bible itself.

Homosexuality presents the church with a challenge. We are called to understand those who are often misunderstood and detested by society. We are called to speak the truth even if we may not be 'politically correct'. We are called to love, with all the cost involved in that. The church must become a place where all those are seeking to find Christ can come and be touched by his spirit. An examination of the hermeneutical issues debated during the protestant reformation gives us a more solid foundation for reading the bible. Homosexuality is, in effect, deciding about sin. Assessing how the bible defines sin shows us, that we should look for behavior that show a love of god and neighbor and understand that Limits on our passions are needed to stop abuse of the neighbor.

In modern times, we have witnessed several hot topics which have occupied the minds of the sociobiologists. This has left them wondering to a great extent related to where does these issues originates from and what causes the primarily. Homosexuality is a topic that has captures the imagination of all in recent times. Homosexuality when it first erupted was considered a mental disorder, however a greater look into the origins, causes and developments taking place have changed the notion that Homosexuality is a mental disorder. The roots of Homosexuality could be traced back from Ancient Greece. A great debate exists whether homosexuality is related to genetics or its environmental effects and surroundings of a person which leads to homosexuality. The debate continues as both nature and nurture have scientific environments which support them to a great extent.

Homosexuality & Nature

According to the Biologist a human child a monkey raised in similar settings will develop with different characteristics, while on the ...