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I had an argument with a family member about homosexuality and she tried telling me that homosexuality is normal. She took a class on Cultural Anthropology, so she had plenty of liberal garbage to spew. Having taken anthropology as well, I had plenty of ammunition to disprove her arguments.
My argument consisted of two statements: homosexuality is maladaptive to a species (homo sapiens sapiens specifically) and it is abnormal (in that a small percentage of the population is homosexual).
She mentioned the fact that ancient Greeks had homosexual relations for "fun" and also mentioned that homosexuality has been observed in almost every species of life. Her argument is fallacious in both arguments. That's like me saying that since there is slavery going on in the Sudan (and a number of African countries), that therefore, slavery is normal.
I would like someone to refute my statement so I can gain some insight into this issue, because I believe my statement is irrefutable. I am open-minded, so if someone can give me a sincere, logical argument, maybe you can make me a believer.
I had an argument with a family member about homosexuality and she tried telling me that homosexuality is normal. She took a class on Cultural Anthropology, so she had plenty of liberal garbage to spew. Having taken anthropology as well, I had plenty of ammunition to disprove her arguments.
My argument consisted of two statements: homosexuality is maladaptive to a species (homo sapiens sapiens specifically) and it is abnormal (in that a small percentage of the population is homosexual).
She mentioned the fact that ancient Greeks had homosexual relations for "fun" and also mentioned that homosexuality has been observed in almost every species of life. Her argument is fallacious in both arguments. That's like me saying that since there is slavery going on in the Sudan (and a number of African countries), that therefore, slavery is normal.
I would like someone to refute my statement so I can gain some insight into this issue, because I believe my statement is irrefutable. I am open-minded, so if someone can give me a sincere, logical argument, maybe you can make me a believer.
I find this hard to believe. you seem so "sure" of your op. you think it is wrong plain and simple and are looking for support for the bigotry. you won't get it from me. FYI your family member was right, you are wrong. they gave you enough information.
we really don't know how small the population is.. I would venture to say that if we included all bisexuals.. ATLEAST 20-30 percent of the population has some sort of homosexual attractions.. that's not very small.
societal structures today hide what's really going on.. Just because someone has a spouse and kids and is married doesn't mean they are 100 percent straight.. they chose to live within those confines of society.. THAT's ALL.
Which is why in other societies that didn't have such confines, homosexuality was more open and considered more prevalent..
your family member is simply pointing out that looking at different societies is telling into what's REALLY going on biologically with humans..
It's like the leader of IRAN saying "we don't have any homosexuals in iran" to which anyone with common sense would say.. "really?"
If your narrow definition of "abnormal" means not the most common ....so what?
Red heads are "abnormal" then.
You are correct. Red hair is technically abnormal.
By the way, what is your definition of abnormal? Also, you didn't attempt to refute my statement. Is that because you are incapable of disproving it or because you dislike rational thought? Or is there some other reason?
I find this hard to believe. you seem so "sure" of your op. you think it is wrong plain and simple and are looking for support for the bigotry. you won't get it from me. FYI your family member was right, you are wrong. they gave you enough information.
So let me get this straight....having a viewpoint that doesn't agree with your viewpoint automatically makes me a bigot? I recommend that you take a course in basic logic.
Also, you did not refute my statement. Try again!
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