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===Genetics, evolutionary paradigm, and Creation Science ===
===Genetics, evolutionary paradigm, and Creation Science ===
In 1993, M. Green wrote in [[BMJ]] (British Medical Journal) that there is a conflict in relation to the theory of [[evolution]] and the notion of genetic determinism in respect to homosexuality. M. Green wrote "...from an evolutionary perspective, genetically determined homosexuality would have become extinct long ago because of reduced reproduction.<ref>[http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1678219 BMJ. 1993 August 7; 307(6900): 337–338.]</ref>
In 1993, M. Green wrote in [[BMJ]] (British Medical Journal) that there is a conflict in relation to the theory of [[evolution]] and the notion of genetic determinism in respect to homosexuality. M. Green wrote "...from an evolutionary perspective, genetically determined homosexuality would have become extinct long ago because of reduced reproduction.<ref>[http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1678219 BMJ. 1993 August 7; 307(6900): 337–338.]</ref>
In addition, an individual's beliefs regarding [[Creation science]]/[[Creationism|creationism]] and [[Evolution|the theory of evolution]] appears to influence their views on homosexuality. Creationist scientists assert that the theory of evolution cannot account for the origin gender and sexual reproduction.<ref>http://www.apologeticspress.org/articles/136</ref><ref>http://www.answersingenesis.org/pbs_nova/0928ep5.asp</ref> [[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 [http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2019:3–6;&version=49; Matthew 19:3–6]."<ref>http://www.creationontheweb.com/content/view/2774</ref>
===Religious Upbringing and Culture Can Strongly Affect Rates of Homosexuality===
===Religious Upbringing and Culture Can Strongly Affect Rates of Homosexuality===