Genetics, Homosexuality, Evolutionary Paradigm, and Creation Science

In 1993, Professor Miron Baron, M.D., the renowned medical researcher and Professor at Columbia University, wrote in BMJ (British Medical Journal) that there is a conflict relative to the theory of evolution and the notion of genetic determinism concerning homosexuality. Dr. Baron wrote "...from an evolutionary perspective, genetically determined homosexuality would have become extinct long ago because of reduced reproduction."

An individual's beliefs regarding creation science/creationism and the theory of evolution appear to influence their views on homosexuality. Generally speaking, liberals are more likely to advocate the evolutionary paradigm than conservatives plus liberals also more likely to have favorable views on homosexuality than conservatives. Creationist scientists and creationist assert that the theory of evolution cannot account for the origin of gender and sexual reproduction. Creation Ministries International states: "Homosexual acts go against God’s original design of a man and a woman becoming one flesh — see Genesis 1 and 2, endorsed by Jesus Himself in Matthew 19:3–6." In addition, the vast majority of creation scientists reject the notion of genetic determinism concerning the origin of homosexuality.

See Also

• Failure of Experiments to Show Genetic Determinism For Homosexuality
• Homosexuality and genetics
• Causes of Homosexuality
• Religious Upbringing and Culture Affects Rates of Homosexuality
• Homosexuality and Choice
• Homosexuality in animals myth