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Homosexuality and Genetics (view source)
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[[Image:325979 dna150.jpg|thumbnail|150px|right|[[Columbia University]] [[psychiatry]] professors Drs. William Byrne and Bruce Parsons stated: "There is no evidence that at present to substantiate a [[biology|biological]] theory. [T]he appeal of current biological explanations for sexual orientation may derive more from dissatisfaction with the present status of [[psychosocial]] explanations than from a substantiating body of experimental data".]]
In regards to '''homosexuality and genetics''', a common argument is that an inclination to [[homosexuality]] is inborn and immutable. It is widely believed that the public will become more accepting of homosexuality if they are convinced that it is inborn and immutable. For example, neuroscientist and homosexual [[Simon Levay]] stated: "...people who think that gays and lesbians are born that way are also more likely to support gay rights."<ref>http://www.family.org/socialissues/A000000682.cfm</ref>
In regards to '''homosexuality and genetics''', a common argument is that an inclination to [[homosexuality]] is inborn and immutable. It is widely believed that the public will become more accepting of homosexuality if they are convinced that it is inborn and immutable. For example, neuroscientist and homosexual [[Simon Levay]] stated: "...people who think that gays and lesbians are born that way are also more likely to support gay rights."<ref>http://www.family.org/socialissues/A000000682.cfm</ref>
However, there is no scientific consensus on the subject, and the American Psychological Association's assertion is that:
However, there is no scientific consensus on the subject, and the American Psychological Association's assertion is that: