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Evolution = Athiesm
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"Full blown" homosexuality may be worthless from a reproductive point of view, but homosexual behavior sure does help some species. Via bonobos...
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Vene
In memory of ChordatesLegacy
Sexually Antagonistic Selection in Human Male Homosexuality
Even though male homosexuality can end the line in males, the same genes are responsible for increased fertility in females. At a low level of occurrence it increases the survivability of a species.
Even though male homosexuality can end the line in males, the same genes are responsible for increased fertility in females. At a low level of occurrence it increases the survivability of a species.
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Why don't these Atheists ever come out of the woodwork whenever I post an Atheist thread?
I'm guessing the Holy Roller flashlight shines light on the darkness and the darkness flees...
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NailsII
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Unless the behaviour is only temporary until a breeding opportunity arises.
It serves as a survival mechanism, whereby the actions of pair-bonding are acted out.
This is more logial if you look at sexuality as being a continous variable rather than purely black or white.
references:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/article567775.ece
http://www.christianpost.com/articl...dren-s-book-about-same-sex-penguin-couple.htm
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9D04E1DE1F3AF930A35751C1A9659C8B63
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/article1288633.ece
Please note Chalnoth that I do not include the references for your benefit, merely for those who shun such ieas out of hand.
The second link is a typical reaction to homosexuality and usually comes from a religous viewpoint - despite the golden rule....
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Chalnoth
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I'd just like to repost my stance on this issue:
http://christianforums.com/showpost.php?p=48465887&postcount=16
Summary: that homosexuality may potentially be adaptive is interesting, but completely besides the point where any moral discussions are concerned.
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NailsII
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And I completely agree with your stance.
I merely wish to point out that nature is very rarely black or white, whether we like it or not. Hence sexuality does not have to be either/or, it can be anywhere on a broad spectrum from exclusively heterosexual all the way through to exclusively homosexual - and this may change throughout an animals life.
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