What is YOUR sexual orientation?

[Der Alte]

[SIZE=-1]There is some evidence that it involves a different brain chemistry, but as it takes slicing up the hypothalamus in the brain to find out, and you need to be dead for that, it's hard to tell whether this is the cause, or the result.

But there are conditions such as Down's Syndrome that are not "genetic" as such, for which one cannot blame the person who's got it, and gender dysmorphia could well be one of them.

Considering the extremes to which you have to go to change gender, it doesn't seem likely to be a "choice," though.[/SIZE]

Down Syndrome
Down syndrome is a condition in which extra genetic material causes delays in the way a child develops, and often leads to mental retardation.

www.kidshealth.org/parent/medical/genetic/down_syndrome.html​

 

[ScottBot]

There is some evidence that it involves a different brain chemistry, but as it takes slicing up the hypothalamus in the brain to find out, and you need to be dead for that, it's hard to tell whether this is the cause, or the result.

But there are conditions such as Down's Syndrome that are not "genetic" as such, for which one cannot blame the person who's got it, and gender dysmorphia could well be one of them.

Considering the extremes to which you have to go to change gender, it doesn't seem likely to be a "choice," though.

Down's Syndrome is quite precisely genetic.

 

[ScottBot]

Exactly. People don't think God made a mistake when they are born with some disease or other genetic defect so why would a Christian transsexual think that?

Gender and diseaseare two completely separate issues. Gender is more hard core built into our genetic makeup than anything else. No amount of drugs or surgery can ever change a man into a woman. You would only be a man who appears to be a woman, but no amount of plastic surgery or hormonal therapy can change all of the Y chromosomes into X chromosomes.

 

[ChaliceThunder]

Nearly all transexuals believe they were "made wrong". A Christian transexual would naturally have to believe that this error originated with the Almighty. Which puts us in the position where God made a mistake. If God can make misakes, then He isn't perfect, and the basis for Christianity crumbles like a house of cards.

Which is exactly why we needn't base our idea of God on such flimsy notions as, "God doesn't make mistakes."

It is why literalism and legalism are already crumbling. God knows no boundaries, and certainly does not dwell exclusively within the limits we, in our human frailty, have placed upon the Almighty.

God is not done - Truth is unveiling itself in every moment. A transsexual person is not a "mistake," but another of God's beloved children being revealed in new ways that pass our understanding.

 

[Ave Maria]

Which is exactly why we needn't base our idea of God on such flimsy notions as, "God doesn't make mistakes."

It is why literalism and legalism are already crumbling. God knows no boundaries, and certainly does not dwell exclusively within the limits we, in our human frailty, have placed upon the Almighty.

God is not done - Truth is unveiling itself in every moment. A transsexual person is not a "mistake," but another of God's beloved children being revealed in new ways that pass our understanding.

I totally agree. It may be that God created transsexuals to test the rest of us to see how we would treat them. After all, God said to love our neighbors as ourselves. That includes transsexuals.

 

[ScottBot]

Which is exactly why we needn't base our idea of God on such flimsy notions as, "God doesn't make mistakes."

It is why literalism and legalism are already crumbling. God knows no boundaries, and certainly does not dwell exclusively within the limits we, in our human frailty, have placed upon the Almighty.

God is not done - Truth is unveiling itself in every moment. A transsexual person is not a "mistake," but another of God's beloved children being revealed in new ways that pass our understanding.

I wonder if I can get species reassignment surgery? I really believe that I am a koala bear trapped in a human's body.

 

[ChaliceThunder]

Well I hope you like eucalyptus leaves!

 

[HaloHope]

So now you compare gender to a disease? That's just great.

No. Your putting words into my mouth here, im comparing being born as a transexual to a birth defect. Not gender itself.

 

[serephim02]

I wonder if I can get species reassignment surgery? I really believe that I am a koala bear trapped in a human's body.

THAT WOULD BE AWESOME!!!! I would totally be a wolf or a fox. Seriously that would be awesome

Hetero period.

though TBH I need a woman with substance to her. Non of this Paris Hilton crap. Sorry but she actually turns me off, I like woman who can think for themselves and have a similar taste as I.

Later

 

[brightmorningstar]

What is YOUR sexual orientation?

Christian !

My desire is to please God in sexual matters, ie within a faithful man/woman marriage.
I do have desires, or an orientation for many women, but that as far as a Christian is concerned is adultery and not God's purpose so I can't really say I am heterosexual

 

[artybloke]

Down's Syndrome is quite precisely genetic.

OK, wrongly put. It's genetic, but not in the same way as other genetic conditions (such as Sickle Cell Anaemia) which depend on both parents having the gene.

Genetic is more than being passed on from generation to generation, sometimes it involves such things as mutation.

Of course, transgenderism could also be environmental - due to changes in the environment of the womb for instance - or any number of other factors that have nothing to do with the intention of the transgender person.

Gender, by the way, is not anything like as fixed as species - ask anyone who has had to deal with figuring out whether a new baby born with male and female characteristics is either a girl or a boy...

All I know is, that I certainly wouldn't want to go through the processes of changing gender without some pretty heavy reason for doing so. But if it's an alternative to suicide (as it is for many transgender people)...

 

[Der Alte]

What is YOUR sexual orientation?

Christian !

Me too!

 

[Ave Maria]

What is YOUR sexual orientation?

Christian !

My desire is to please God in sexual matters, ie within a faithful man/woman marriage.
I do have desires, or an orientation for many women, but that as far as a Christian is concerned is adultery and not God's purpose so I can't really say I am heterosexual

Interesting answer. Thank you!

 

[brightmorningstar]

Thank you Peacelover02

 

[ScottBot]

OK, wrongly put. It's genetic, but not in the same way as other genetic conditions (such as Sickle Cell Anaemia) which depend on both parents having the gene.

Genetic is more than being passed on from generation to generation, sometimes it involves such things as mutation.

Of course, transgenderism could also be environmental - due to changes in the environment of the womb for instance - or any number of other factors that have nothing to do with the intention of the transgender person.

Gender, by the way, is not anything like as fixed as species - ask anyone who has had to deal with figuring out whether a new baby born with male and female characteristics is either a girl or a boy...

All I know is, that I certainly wouldn't want to go through the processes of changing gender without some pretty heavy reason for doing so. But if it's an alternative to suicide (as it is for many transgender people)...

I think the word you are looking for is hereditary.

 

[AmericanChristian91]

I am glad im a straight male. God created people to like the opposite sex. Like males liking females and females liking males. I cant imagin having a husband (yuck).

 

[Ave Maria]

I am glad im a straight male. God created people to like the opposite sex. Like males liking females and females liking males. I cant imagin having a husband (yuck).

God created people to love everyone else. He also created people to love whoever they fall in love with. Also, a homosexual can't imagine having someone of the opposite sex so the emotional appeal there is kind of a mute point.

 

[thesearenotthecatholicsyouarelookingfor]

I voted "heterosexual." On the Kinsey scale I'd probably be between a zero and a one; there are some women I find darned hot but I don't actually have any interest in pursuing a physical relationship with another woman.

 

[AmericanChristian91]

PeaceLover we all have our own different beliefs about homosexuality. The reason why we disagree is because im conservative and your liberal.

 

[Lludmila]

Well, I guess I must just say, Thank God for "Liberal Christians." They are, I feel, the only ones who can truly realize their Freedom in Christ. (still not to be abused of course.)