This is an honest question. Really.

[SecretWeapon]

Quote: (Originally Posted by uncertaindrumer)

Wasn't really sure where to put this so I decided this forum seems suitable, at least.

I assume, though I am not positive, that the resident atheists here believe evolution occured and does occur. I don't disagree. I think it is certain that some type of evolution occurs, I think it is questionable exactly how widespread it is and how much it has influenced different species, etc. but overall I think it is at least a viable working theory.

It is also apparent that a lot of people on here believe homosexuality is genetic. There is certainly no proof of this, and while there is some evidence both ways, it is clearly still up for debate, though I am not prejudiced either way.

But, there does seem to be a contradiction between "survival of the fittest" and this idea that homosexuality is genetic, so I am asking the question (with no answer of my own in mind): is this possible? If so, how?

You know, I've been giving this alot of thought latey, also. If humanity
were, indeed, advancing, and if homosexuality were a mutation, then
by all means, it shouldn't be here, at least not in it's present frequency.

However, on the other hand, the vast majority of mutations are harmful
or neutral, so if it were a mutation, it would not be surprising. What
does cause me to speculate, though, is how long it's been around. As
far back as we have record there has been homosexuality and bisexuality. Shouldn't there be at least a dent in the homosexual population by now?

Like a circle in a spiral. I can't figure it out. Not enough facts.

[Lunar Shadow]

I suppose that it is one of thoes things that only time will tell.


Giving it further thought I would say that homosexuality has 2 sides.....


I know homosexuals that are so because of psychological issues cause by a truama early on.


but I also know Homosexuals that have been that way as long as I have known them with no trauma (i.e. sexual abuse or something of that nature)

Homosexual acts are recorded throughout history from the romans and greeks even mentioned in the bible in sodom and gamora (if you want to call that history). it seems to peak up every now and then in the pagese of history.


just some observations.

[RalphyS]

I asked around on another board and this sounded like a possible plausible explanation too:

Quote: (Originally Posted by PREMJAN)

The last study I read said that homosexuality in males correlates with high fertility in their sisters (because it uses the same genetic pathway). So it is just an unintended side effect. Also female wombs built up an immune reaction to repeated occupancy by male fetuses which causes homosexuality.

[The Lithium]

Quote: (Originally Posted by PJAmerica)

Without actual scientific evidence I will never buy that as anything more than a loose theory. Sexual behavior is very much a emotional and physiological boundary that is proven and explained.

Well said! Very well said...

[The Lithium]

Quote: (Originally Posted by SecretWeapon)

You know, I've been giving this alot of thought latey, also. If humanity
were, indeed, advancing, and if homosexuality were a mutation, then
by all means, it shouldn't be here, at least not in it's present frequency.

Think about it. Humans are living all over the world! We are with out a doubt the biggest specie on the planet! Maybe homosexuality is mother natures way of keep the this planet from getting overpopulated? What about that?

[SecretWeapon]

Quote: (Originally Posted by The Lithium)

Think about it. Humans are living all over the world! We are with out a doubt the biggest specie on the planet! Maybe homosexuality is mother natures way of keep the this planet from getting overpopulated? What about that?

I think she should be focusing more on cockroaches.

[Rocketqueen]

Quote: (Originally Posted by The Lithium)

Think about it. Humans are living all over the world! We are with out a doubt the biggest specie on the planet! Maybe homosexuality is mother natures way of keep the this planet from getting overpopulated? What about that?

thats very good insight and a very good point,.

[RalphyS]

More theories/suggestions as to the why of homosexuality:
How does homosexuality fit into evolution?

[uncertaindrumer]

Quote: (Originally Posted by The Lithium)

Think about it. Humans are living all over the world! We are with out a doubt the biggest specie on the planet! Maybe homosexuality is mother natures way of keep the this planet from getting overpopulated? What about that?

Lol, do you like sounding dumb? No offense, but we aren't anywhere CLOSE to being the biggest species on the planet...

[Lunar Shadow]

^^ Chickens out number humans something like 4 to 1 or even more

[Rocketqueen]