Some possible roots of gay-ness.

[bhakti]

Well now, this article is terribly interesting. Apparently, several studies indicate that there is a correlation between the number of older brothers a man has, and his likelihood of being gay. Researchers see a likely causative relationship here, with more numerous older brothers increasing the chances that a man will be homosexual. It's not

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[lifegivingsword]

Very interesting. I have dabbled with a theory very similar to this. It struck me once that, with human overpopulation becoming a very big and very apparent problem with no visible resolution, perhaps Nature somehow (I've no idea how, mind you) is engineering an increase in members of the species that will be unlikely to reproduce (i.e. homosexuality). The historian in me would be intrigued to see if there has been a rise in the tendency towards homosexuality as there has been a rise in the population. Who knows?

BTW, I have to thank you for bringing this up. I would imagine that many would feel reluctant to debate a topic like this, lest they be branded bigots of some sort. I am glad that you were brave enough to open up this discussion in a very tasteful and mature fashion. And I believe I speak for everyone on this thread in saying that this is in no way an expression of hostility, only neutral speculation.

Cheers.

[aleyhr]

This is the explaination given most often. Due to the fact that homosexuality is seen in nature most often when there is an overpopulation issue.

[lifegivingsword]

really? i wasn't aware that there was a prescedent (sp) for it. thank you for the input.

[divachiqua]

I was going to postulate something similar, but you said it first. I firmly believe that Nature is attempting to steer us in the right direction, but we just won't take the hint.

How's England, by the by?

~ Norah

[lifegivingsword]

England is gorgeous... albeit ridiculously hot and humid currently. Sometime in the near future, now that I have my nifty new digital camera, I was hoping to post some photos of York so everyone can get a look at where I'm at.

Good to hear from you ::hugs::