Wayne wrote:
<<<If being gay is a genetic disposition, then it is
not entirely a matter of free will anymore, and that
changes how one should view a person who exhibits
such behavior. >>>
Wayne, I think it is an error to consider genetic disposition and
free will to be mutually exclusive. Genes do not directly cause
behavior. The path from genes to behavior is long and complicated,
and there is no evidence to suggest that any complex human behavior
is caused by genes to the exclusion of the freedom of will. That is
why I think that most discussions on homosexuality is misguided - the
genetic component issue, while interesting scientifically, is
irrelevant morally. The morality of homsexuality, or alcohol abuse,
or violence have to be evaluated independent of the genetic
involvement. The reason is because free will is not a scientific
issue - it is philosophical and theological.
Blessings,
Adrian.
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