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  "Who is to blame--you or your genes?"

  by Kenneson in

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  that is the name of the first article on the left hand of the page at http://www.watchtower.org .

  interestingly, the article wants to lay the root of all mankind's troubles to adam: "while generations of adam's offspring are not responsible for adam's sin, they nevertheless are all born with sin, imperfection, and death as their inherited lot.

  " we are further told that adam & eve's sin did not originate in their genes.

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  i'm editing this after reading their article. I dunno...I think they did an okay job on it actually. They say "true our genes may influence us one way or the other.." and then say we bear the responsibility to make the right decision.

  I don't have any genes that inspire me in such a way, but the way I see it, it would be hard for me to try to be gay if I wasn't just because that's what my religion said was the right thing to do.

  Can someone really learn a different sexual orientation???

  interesting article I found...

  http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/biology/projects97/Newman.html
  

  One of the most influential studies on the genetics of homosexuality was done by Dean Hamer and his co-workers at the National Cancer Institute in Washington DC (1993). Hamer's research involved studying thirty-two pairs of brothers who were either "exclusively or mostly" homosexual. None of the sets of brothers were related. Of the thirty-two pairs, Hamer and his colleagues found that two-thirds of them (twenty-two of the sets of brothers) shared the same type of genetic material. This strongly supports the hypothesis that there is an existing gene that influences homosexuality (4). Hamer then looked closely at the DNA of these gay brothers to try and find the region of the X chromosome (since the earlier research suggested that the gene was passed down maternally) that most of the homosexual brothers shared. He discovered that homosexual brothers have a much higher likelihood of inheriting the same genetic sequence on the region of the X chromosome identified by Xq28, than heterosexual brothers of the same gay men. Keep in mind though, that this is just a region of the X chromosome, not a specific gene. Although researchers are hopeful, a single gene has not yet been identified (7). Hamer's study also acknowledges the fact that while it does suggest that there is a gene that influences homosexuality, it has not yet been determined how greatly the gene influences whether or not a person will be homosexual (4). In addition, Hamer attempted to locate a similar gene in female homosexuals, but was unsuccessful (7). The results that Hamer's study did find though, cannot yet be accepted as absolute truth. Another study took place in 1993 by Macke et al. This study examined the same gene locus as the Hamer study, but found that it had no influence on homosexuality (8). As you can see, the results on this topic are still extremely varied and reasonably new, so it is difficult to come to any lasting conclusion.

  Based on statements from homosexuals, I believe some are born that way and really can't change it. Others choose it.
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  "Who is to blame--you or your genes?"

  by Kenneson in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  that is the name of the first article on the left hand of the page at http://www.watchtower.org .

  interestingly, the article wants to lay the root of all mankind's troubles to adam: "while generations of adam's offspring are not responsible for adam's sin, they nevertheless are all born with sin, imperfection, and death as their inherited lot.

  " we are further told that adam & eve's sin did not originate in their genes.

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  they are so full of it. I mean, at least they could state things for what they really are - there's no absolute proof either way from what i've read, but no...it's pure choice and they are the absolute authority on this no questions asked.

  http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/biology/projects97/Newman.html

  One of the most influential studies on the genetics of homosexuality was done by Dean Hamer and his co-workers at the National Cancer Institute in Washington DC (1993). Hamer's research involved studying thirty-two pairs of brothers who were either "exclusively or mostly" homosexual. None of the sets of brothers were related. Of the thirty-two pairs, Hamer and his colleagues found that two-thirds of them (twenty-two of the sets of brothers) shared the same type of genetic material. This strongly supports the hypothesis that there is an existing gene that influences homosexuality (4). Hamer then looked closely at the DNA of these gay brothers to try and find the region of the X chromosome (since the earlier research suggested that the gene was passed down maternally) that most of the homosexual brothers shared. He discovered that homosexual brothers have a much higher likelihood of inheriting the same genetic sequence on the region of the X chromosome identified by Xq28, than heterosexual brothers of the same gay men. Keep in mind though, that this is just a region of the X chromosome, not a specific gene. Although researchers are hopeful, a single gene has not yet been identified (7). Hamer's study also acknowledges the fact that while it does suggest that there is a gene that influences homosexuality, it has not yet been determined how greatly the gene influences whether or not a person will be homosexual (4). In addition, Hamer attempted to locate a similar gene in female homosexuals, but was unsuccessful (7). The results that Hamer's study did find though, cannot yet be accepted as absolute truth. Another study took place in 1993 by Macke et al. This study examined the same gene locus as the Hamer study, but found that it had no influence on homosexuality (8). As you can see, the results on this topic are still extremely varied and reasonably new, so it is difficult to come to any lasting conclusion.

  Based on statements from homosexuals, I believe some are born that way and really can't change it. Others choose it.
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  In the beginning-----sex.........

  by Tatiana in

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  i have some theories on what sex must have been like between adam & eve.

  (assuming the story is true.

  ) i mean, it was just the two of them.....no alcohol, no videos, no lingerie, no candlelight.

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  Maybe Adam laid her down upon a bed of rose petals, kissed her tenderly from her head to her toes, whispered in her ear how much he loved her and how beautiful she was, and then made love to her all night long, bringing her to a state of ultimate bliss several times over.

  Imagine Eve's gorgeous body, so soft, so voluptuous.

  My lips would be all over her for SURE. I'm sure they figured things out rather quickly....sex is instinctual.
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  My top 10 list on calling in sick for work

  by butalbee in

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  top 10 reasons given as call in excuses to get out of work: i have heard everything imaginable.

  "my goldfish escaped.

  " oh, yeah, where'd it go?.

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  2 years ago on Martin Luther King's b-day my friends suggested I call in "black." hahaha I called in sick nonetheless.
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  Tattoo's what, where, why and how!

  by SheilaM in

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  I have two tats:

  1. Black panther crawling up my back. Done in Fairbanks, Alaska

  2. Original tribal design on my right shoulder in black and orange/red. Done in Santa Cruz, California.

  I also have both nipples pierced. First one pierced in San Jose, California, the other in Amsterdam. Also have both ears pierced.

  I don't know if I'll get more tats - two seems to be enough for now.
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  6 Reasons to Hammer Saddam

  by TR in

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  1. saddam is a brutal murderer that lets no one stand in his way.

  (can you say hitler?

  2. the iraqi people want him gone.

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  TR, do some research before you respond.

  http://www.sierraclub.org/currents/russia.asp

  If we're leading in conservation technology, we're sure as hell not putting it to use.
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  6 Reasons The U.S. Should Slow Down

  by teejay in

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  6 reasons why so many allies want bush to slow down .

  by johanna mcgeary.

  sunday, january 26, 2003.

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  Yo crazy,

  I find it strange that people here want things to slow down in order to preserve life. Face it. Its going to happen. The sad thing is all of this 'slowing down' and 'waiting for inspections' is giving Saddam more time to build defensive positions and produce more weapons. If anything, all of this crap is going to cost more lives. Thanks alot.

  Like it's gonna matter how many defensive positions he builds???

  And you think he's building more weapons right now as inspectors are still in there AND spy planes are free to fly all over? I find that difficult to imagine. Maybe you have some inside scoop on this...???

  I just can't bring myself to conclude that we're just gonna go in there, bomb them out, help them set up a new government and everything will be fine and peachy. This war is extremely high risk. This ain't the Taliban we're dealing with. Bush better succeed in this cuz if not things ain't gonna look to pretty.
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  The Show of Over-Patriotism Astounds Me

  by D8TA in

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  while you watch your britney spears videos...your freedom is being taken away.. while you cheer for your nba team and drink that beer...your freedom is being taken away.. while you watch cnn/msnbc/foxnews reports about laci peterson and shuttle disasters....your freedom is being taken away.. while you see one of the greatest misdirections about "condition orange" blinking on your sets....your freedom is being taken away.. while you hoot-n-holler for going to war with saddam hussien...your freedom is being taken away.. while you turn on your computer to surf the internet...your freedom is being taken away.. while you worry about what sports car to buy...your freedom is being taken away.. while you sit in your home with the heat on, enjoying 3 sqaures a day...your freedom is being taken away.. while you worry about your next job promotion...your freedom is being taken away.. while you are being suckered by the greatest sham from the u.s. government...your freedom is being taken away.. it's amazing, that very few here realize what the patriot act and dept.

  of homeland defense represents....and what is now in place.

  for the rest who don't know...you have my pity.

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  I wonder if Sadaam will run for the mountains like Osama did.

  This is turning into quite the sticky event. I hope it goes as smoothly as you think, grunt.
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  6 Reasons The U.S. Should Slow Down

  by teejay in

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  6 reasons why so many allies want bush to slow down .

  by johanna mcgeary.

  sunday, january 26, 2003.

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  CZAR,

  How do you propose to "make" Iraq accept things like spy planes. THEY DON'T WANT TO! There is not a diplomatic way to make them do anything. The only way we can is if we whack them. Take 'em out!

  Did you read the news today?
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  The Show of Over-Patriotism Astounds Me

  by D8TA in

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  while you watch your britney spears videos...your freedom is being taken away.. while you cheer for your nba team and drink that beer...your freedom is being taken away.. while you watch cnn/msnbc/foxnews reports about laci peterson and shuttle disasters....your freedom is being taken away.. while you see one of the greatest misdirections about "condition orange" blinking on your sets....your freedom is being taken away.. while you hoot-n-holler for going to war with saddam hussien...your freedom is being taken away.. while you turn on your computer to surf the internet...your freedom is being taken away.. while you worry about what sports car to buy...your freedom is being taken away.. while you sit in your home with the heat on, enjoying 3 sqaures a day...your freedom is being taken away.. while you worry about your next job promotion...your freedom is being taken away.. while you are being suckered by the greatest sham from the u.s. government...your freedom is being taken away.. it's amazing, that very few here realize what the patriot act and dept.

  of homeland defense represents....and what is now in place.

  for the rest who don't know...you have my pity.

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  I just re-read this whole thread, and I think it's really lame that things like this can't be discussed in a civilized manner.

  You know, the Americans are the only ones on this board that argue about their government. Why is that? The canadians diss their Prime Minister and nobody cares. But in America, you diss Bush and you're gauranteed to have several people jump down your throat. People need to seriously LIGHTEN UP.

  D8TA's post in merely for awareness. That's it. It stresses the need to be aware of what's going on in the world and with the laws being passed. There's no question the purpose of the laws - they are to protect us from terrorism. That's not debatable. But could they ever be used against us if the definition of "terrorist" suddenly took on a different meaning? That remains to be seen. Again, something to think about, especially in times like these when our lives could change at any moment.

  Some people look at things and take it at face value. If I were Arab-American, I would be especially concerned about these latest laws. Would it not be to my advantage to really ponder over these laws? Would it be wise for an Arab-AMerican to join an anti-war movement right now?

  Since when was it senseless to speculate on things? It's wise to speculate on certain things - for example, would not an arab-american speculate what could possibly happen to them if another terrorist attack occured on American soil? Would it not be wise for them to be up-to-date on the current laws and happenings in this country so that they could take every precautionary measure possible to ensure their safety?

  Just because I'm not Arab-American doesn't mean I shouldn't be aware of the details of these laws either. Whether or not these laws end up to our disadvantage in any way remains to be seen, as D8TA CLEARLY stated more than once. The fact remains that the government now has power to monitor our lives a lot more closely than before these laws were passed. Granted, as long as we're not involved in terrorist activity, we'll probably have nothing to worry about. This remains to be seen.

  If you don't think there is anything to concern yourself with, then don't. But some people think it's to their advantage to consider possible under-lying meanings behind things, and they, as an American, have that right. I don't understand why some people think everything is so cut and dry - how they say they don't trust politicians but adhere and believe everything they tell us. But...whatever...some things are not meant to understand.

  Farkel, since I'm evidently the young pup you were referring to, maybe you can enlighten me as to what exactly your age and wisdom knows that I'm unable to understand.