If bigotry is confirmed as genetic or innate..

[Mark S.]

Originally Posted by person

If researchers confirm that bigotry is either genetic or innate due to differences in the brain when the person is born, would that change your opinion as to if their behavior is disgusting or not?

I am wondering because I think it isn't a choice, I think you are born that way.

So you basically adhere to Determinism?

Originally Posted by person

So if you are born that way, then do they deserve sympathy and it can't be their fault that they have such tendencies.

So would it change your mind on whether their behavior is disgusting if this is proved by medical science?

But that's kind of like asking, "If the world were flat, would you jump off?"

To which I would respond: But the world isn't flat.

I don't think bigotry is genetic. Some people may be genetically predisposed to certain moods or behaviors, but bigotry is learned. Usually from parents, but oftentimes reinforced by society. Bigotry is a choice.

[ontheroad]

I agree that bigotry is a choice.

And there is research underway about a potential "violent" temperament (gene). It has been in publication and widely circulated in science journals. If it proves to be correct, and a large enough cohort is used to verify it, perhaps some kind medicine will be developed!