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In regards to '''homosexuality and genetics''', science has yet to find a link in terms of it being a [[Causes of Homosexuality|cause of homosexuality]], although

In regards to '''homosexuality and genetics''', science has yet to find a link in terms of it being a [[Causes of Homosexuality|cause of homosexuality]], although

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>

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, a genetic basis to homosexual desire does not prevent homosexuals from [[Homosexuality_and_choice#Choice_and_Genetics|choosing]] not to participate in homosexual activities.

{{quotation|When asked if homosexuality was rooted solely in biology, gay gene researcher, [[Dean Hamer]], replied, "Absolutely not. From [[twin studies]], we already know that half or more of the [[variability]] in [[sexual orientation]] is not inherited. Our studies try to pinpoint the genetic factors...not negate the psychosocial factors" (Anastasia, 1995, p. 43).<ref> [http://www.narth.com/docs/hom101.html Homosexuality 101: What Every Therapist, Parent, And Homosexual Should Know] - Julie Harren, Ph.D., LMFT</ref>}}

{{quotation|When asked if homosexuality was rooted solely in biology, gay gene researcher, [[Dean Hamer]], replied, "Absolutely not. From [[twin studies]], we already know that half or more of the [[variability]] in [[sexual orientation]] is not inherited. Our studies try to pinpoint the genetic factors...not negate the psychosocial factors" (Anastasia, 1995, p. 43).<ref> [http://www.narth.com/docs/hom101.html Homosexuality 101: What Every Therapist, Parent, And Homosexual Should Know] - Julie Harren, Ph.D., LMFT</ref>}}