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| | In contrast, [[sexual preference]] refers to a person's preferred mode of sexual activity, fantasy or desire. | | In contrast, [[sexual preference]] refers to a person's preferred mode of sexual activity, fantasy or desire. |
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| − | Advocates of homosexuality frequently argue that sexual orientation is fixed at birth, i.e. one is "born that way". This forms the basis of an argument that homosexuality is not a matter of choice, and thus should not be criticized. One may as well criticize a person for having blond hair, or dark brown skin. | + | Advocates of [[homosexuality]] frequently argue that sexual orientation is fixed at birth, i.e. one is "born that way". This forms the basis of an argument that homosexuality is not a matter of choice, and thus should not be criticized. One may as well criticize a person for having blond hair, or dark brown skin. |
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| | Some homosexuality advocates make a weaker claim, i.e., that sexual orientation is caused by a number of factors but does not become unchangeable until early childhood. Likewise, this forms the basis of the argument that no one can be held morally responsible for being homosexual. | | Some homosexuality advocates make a weaker claim, i.e., that sexual orientation is caused by a number of factors but does not become unchangeable until early childhood. Likewise, this forms the basis of the argument that no one can be held morally responsible for being homosexual. |
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| − | There is no scientific consensus on when sexual orientation is fixed, or whether it is fixed at all. All attempts to find a "gay gene" have failed. | + | There is no scientific consensus on when sexual orientation is fixed, or whether it is fixed at all. All attempts to find a "[[gay gene]]" have failed. |
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| | Many people generally disagree with the premises of these homosexuality arguments. | | Many people generally disagree with the premises of these homosexuality arguments. |
| | *A person "born" with a strong craving for alcoholic drinks would still be held responsible if he got drunk and injured someone in a car accident. | | *A person "born" with a strong craving for alcoholic drinks would still be held responsible if he got drunk and injured someone in a car accident. |
| − | *A person with an "inherent" hatred of blacks would still be considered a racist (and in violation of the rule, "Love your neighbor as yourself"). | + | *A person with an "inherent" hatred of blacks would still be considered a [[racist]] (and in violation of the rule, "Love your neighbor as yourself"). |
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| | Some Bible passages suggest that the normal, God-given ''orientation'' for human beings is [[heterosexuality]]. Jesus taught, | | Some Bible passages suggest that the normal, God-given ''orientation'' for human beings is [[heterosexuality]]. Jesus taught, |